Critical Thinking Training and Certification in Madrid, Spain

This course empowers participants to sharpen their analytical thinking, reasoning, and decision-making skills by learning how to question assumptions, evaluate evidence, and consider alternative viewpoints. Through practical tools and real-life scenarios, learners will develop a systematic approach to problem-solving, enabling better judgment and effective decision-making in personal and professional contexts.

Foundations of Critical Thinking

Module 1: Understanding Critical Thinking

• What is critical thinking and why it matters
• Characteristics and mindset of a critical thinker
• Real-world examples of critical thinking in action

Module 2: Barriers to Critical Thinking

• Identifying cognitive biases, emotional influences, and assumptions
• Recognizing mental shortcuts and flawed reasoning
• Techniques to overcome thinking barriers

Module 3: Fundamentals of Reasoning

• Deductive vs. inductive reasoning
• How reasoning supports sound decision-making
• Identifying weak arguments and unsupported claims

Module 4: Logical Fallacies

• Common logical fallacies and how to avoid them
• Practice exercises: Spot the fallacy, Analyze the argument
• Group discussion on flawed reasoning in real-life scenarios

Module 5: Applying Logic to Everyday Problems

• Structuring thoughts logically for problem-solving
• Hands-on activity: Analyzing everyday decision situations

Application and Practice

Module 6: Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Frameworks

• Overview of structured approaches: Socratic Method, IDEAL model
• Decision-making tools: SWOT, Six Thinking Hats
• Hands-on exercise: Applying frameworks to real challenges

Module 7: Asking Powerful Questions

• Difference between open, probing, and clarifying questions
• Techniques to drive deeper analysis and understanding
• Practicing question-driven discussions

Module 8: Critical Thinking in Teams

• Encouraging diverse perspectives and healthy debate
• Managing groupthink and building collective reasoning
• Facilitating critical discussions in meetings

Module 9: Evaluating Evidence and Sources

• Assessing credibility and reliability of information
• Avoiding misinformation and cognitive traps
• Hands-on: Evaluating evidence in a case scenario

Module 10: Case Studies and Personal Action Plan

• Analyzing business, workplace, and ethical dilemmas
• Group presentations and discussions
• Developing a personal critical thinking improvement plan

Summary, feedback, and course wrap-up