Name: Critical Thinking in Business Skills for Managers
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In an age where business decisions are increasingly influenced by data, opinions, trends and the occasional overzealous consultant, critical thinking has quietly emerged as a non-negotiable skill for anyone in a managerial role. This course has been designed with the modern manager in mind – someone juggling deadlines, meetings, reports, and the occasional existential questions. It covers the theoretical underpinnings and structured techniques needed to develop clarity of thought, sharpen judgement, and make decisions that are defensible even under the steely glare of the boardroom.

From SWOT to Vroom-Yetton-Jago (yes, it’s a real thing), you’ll explore how to break down complex problems, evaluate arguments with a healthy scepticism, and apply decision-making models that aren’t just picked from a motivational quote calendar. If you’re managing people, strategy, budgets, or your own sanity—this course is your structured thinking companion.

Let’s face it: anyone can make decisions. But if you’d prefer yours to be slightly more grounded than a weather forecast, you’re in the right place.

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Learning Outcomes

Identify key critical thinking frameworks used in business decisions.
Evaluate evidence and arguments using logical reasoning techniques.
Apply decision-making models to business case studies and scenarios.
Analyse business problems using structured and visual frameworks.
Assess the impact of uncertainty on managerial decision making.
Use data interpretation techniques to support reasoned conclusions.

Who is this Course For

Managers aiming to sharpen decision-making and analysis skills.
Team leaders navigating complex operational and strategic issues.
Entrepreneurs making daily judgement calls with limited information.
Supervisors keen to reduce bias in workplace decisions.
Project managers overseeing change, conflict, and tight budgets.
HR professionals evaluating performance, policy, and conduct issues.
Marketing professionals analysing consumer behaviour and strategy.
Anyone responsible for business outcomes (and frequent meetings).

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £5.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Critical Thinking in Business Skills for Managers, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Career Path

Business Analyst – £45,000 per year
Project Manager – £50,000 per year
Operations Manager – £47,500 per year
Marketing Manager – £48,000 per year
Management Consultant – £60,000 per year
Strategic Planner – £52,000 per year

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Critical Thinking in Business Skills for Managers is as follows:

Critical Thinking in Business Skills for Managers

Module 1: Introduction to critical thinking in business
Module 2: Key aspects
Module 3: Critical thinking frameworks and models
Module 4: Bloom’s taxonomy
Module 5: SWOT analysis
Module 6: Root cause analysis
Module 7: Decision making models
Module 8: Six thinking hats
Module 9: PESTLE analysis
Module 10: Fishbone diagram
Module 11: Problem solving strategies
Module 12: Rational decision making process
Module 13: Bounded rationality model
Module 14: Satisficing model
Module 15: Vroom-Yetton-Jago decision model
Module 16: Decision tree analysis
Module 17: Pareto analysis
Module 18: Pros and cons analysis
Module 19: Cost benefit analysis
Module 20: Data analysis and interpretation
Module 21: Interpretating Data.
Module 22: Critical thinking
Module 23: Evaluating arguments and evidence
Module 24: Decision making under uncertainty
Module 25: Contingency planning
Module 26: Creative problem solving in business
Module 27: Ethical consideration in critical thinking
Module 28: Critical thinking in innovation and change management
Module 29: Critical thinking in marketing and consumer behavior
Module 30: Real world applications and case studies
Module 31: Critical thinking failures

Course Curriculum

Critical Thinking in Business Skills for Managers
	Module 1: Introduction to critical thinking in business	00:02:00
	Module 2: Key aspects	00:06:00
	Module 3: Critical thinking frameworks and models	00:03:00
	Module 4: Bloom’s taxonomy	00:03:00
	Module 5: SWOT analysis	00:04:00
	Module 6: Root cause analysis	00:02:00
	Module 7: Decision making models	00:03:00
	Module 8: Six thinking hats	00:02:00
	Module 9: PESTLE analysis	00:02:00
	Module 10: Fishbone diagram	00:03:00
	Module 11: Problem solving strategies	00:06:00
	Module 12: Rational decision making process	00:03:00
	Module 13: Bounded rationality model	00:02:00
	Module 14: Satisficing model	00:04:00
	Module 15: Vroom-Yetton-Jago decision model	00:03:00
	Module 16: Decision tree analysis	00:02:00
	Module 17: Pareto analysis	00:02:00
	Module 18: Pros and cons analysis	00:03:00
	Module 19: Cost benefit analysis	00:04:00
	Module 20: Data analysis and interpretation	00:06:00
	Module 21: Interpretating Data.	00:06:00
	Module 22: Critical thinking	00:07:00
	Module 23: Evaluating arguments and evidence	00:06:00
	Module 24: Decision making under uncertainty	00:07:00
	Module 25: Contingency planning	00:04:00
	Module 26: Creative problem solving in business	00:06:00
	Module 27: Ethical consideration in critical thinking	00:06:00
	Module 28: Critical thinking in innovation and change management	00:06:00
	Module 29: Critical thinking in marketing and consumer behavior	00:07:00
	Module 30: Real world applications and case studies	00:11:00
	Module 31: Critical thinking failures	00:08:00