Critial Thinking for Innovation: Building Skills for Creative Problem Solving

What will I learn?

This course has been designed for anyone who wants to strengthen their critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills. It is suitable for learners who want to develop practical approaches to evaluating information, generating ideas, challenging assumptions and making informed decisions.

The course content is divided into 6 short sections. By the end, you'll have a better understanding of critical thinking, creative problem-solving, evidence-based decision-making, and practical frameworks that can help you analyse situations, evaluate ideas and develop innovative solutions.

What qualifications do I need?

As the course is online you will need basic IT knowledge, access to internet facilities and a suitable device like a laptop or tablet to complete your course.  You can use library services in your area and if you are local to the college, you can use our campus libraries..

Programme Information

SL3 is comparable with SCQF Level 3

Course Hours – 6

No of Weeks – 5

Please be aware that you could be withdrawn from your course if submission dates are vastly overdue. If at any point you are struggling with deadlines you should contact us for an extension which we will assign where possible.

On successful completion and confirmation of results following internal processes, you will receive your college e-certificate which you can print and/or save for your records. Please note a fee may be required if a hard copy certificate is requested.

Cost

These courses are fully funded for individuals who meet the eligibility criteria:

  • Resident in Scotland full-time, including refugees and asylum seekers
  • Be a Parent or a Carer responsible for a child under 18 living at home
  • Be in paid work – employed or self-employed
  • Earn an income below £33,000 – your annual income before tax

If you do not meet these criteria, you may be eligible via other methods, visit our Free Courses page to find out more.

Please note:  You can apply for one 20 week course or up to three 5-9 week courses. 

Companies looking to undertake this course for multiple staff or as part of a funded workforce training plan, should contact Online Learning Contact Form.