Have you ever tried to find a solution to a problem only to realize you’ve been focusing on the wrong problem from the very beginning? Or you’ve proposed a solution only to have it shut down by your boss or coworkers? How stressful and defeating is that? With massive changes in our world that seem to create the most difficult of circumstances, both personally and professionally, your skills as a critical thinker and problem solver need to be further developed now more than ever.
This course is part of the Professional Skills for the Workplace Specialization
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At least 1-2 years of experience.
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Apply critical thinking skills to complex problems.
Apply a model for solving problems and pose questions to further understanding of specific problems.
Skills you will gain
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Problem Solving
- Brainstorming
At least 1-2 years of experience.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Getting Started and Introduction to Problem Solving
Brainstorming and Analyzing Options
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