Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Overview:
Build your critical thinking and problem solving skills with the Critical Thinking and Problem Solving course. Improve your critical thinking and problem solving skills in the digital age and learn new tools and mindsets to help you navigate Industry 4.0. This course will help you develop an innovation and creative problem solving mindset and toolkit to aid you during this unpredictable, evolving era.
This course applies to the Professional Communications Certificate Program.
Who should attend?
You may use the knowledge and skills developed through this course to enhance your critical thinking and problem solving, such as:
- Executives, managers/supervisors, team and project leaders;
- Human Resource, frontline, and customer service professionals;
- Entrepreneurs and business owners; and
- Anyone looking to improve their critical thinking and problem solving skills.
What you'll learn:
In this course, you will how to:
- Understand critical thinking and problem solving and their importance in Industry 4.0;
- Understand the impact of the digitization of industry and manufacturing (also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0) on organizational effectiveness;
- Understand typology of problems and the leadership needed for each;
- Use opportunities and tools that Industry 4.0 provides, such as: Cloud Computing and collaborative decision making; Big Data and Analytics; and Design Thinking and Empathy;
- Develop a critical thinking and problem solving mindset.
- Schedule
- Admission requirements
- Online program design
- Technology and material requirements
- Fees, discounts & registration
- Successful completion
- Accreditation
- Policies
Fall 2023:
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (P1) |
Tuesday October 10, 2023 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (P2) |
Thursday October 12, 2023 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
COVID-19 update: All Continuous Learning sessions are being offered online until further notice. Online participation instructions will be emailed to registered learners before the start of their courses/workshops. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding.
Online meeting times
This program has online meeting times. This means you must attend the virtual class at the specified date and time (see the Schedule tab).
Google Meet or Kaltura Virtual Classroom (through Catalog) will be used for online delivery of this program to support interaction and engagement.
This course may include, but is not limited to:
- Content presentations and/or videos;
- Hands-on exercises;
- Case discussions and simulations;
- Group and individual work (assignments/quizzes);
- Concept and topic discussions; and
- Topic reflections.
Technology requirements
Video conferencing
Online learning requirements:
- Computer with internet access
- Stable internet or data connection
- Microphone
- Webcam*
- Audio device (examples: speakers, headphones/earbuds, headset)
*Webcam is preferred but not required.
Material requirements
There are no additional materials required for this program.
Fees
$450 CAD for the course + HST
Discounts
The Alumni/Staff Discount applies to registration in this full program and these individual classes.
If you are alumni or staff, contact continuouslearning@ontariotechu.ca with your Student/Banner ID before registering for details about how to apply this discount.
Registration
You can register for this course through the secure online registration form. All course fees must be paid at the time of registration.
To successfully complete the course, you must:
- Register and make full payment for the course;
- Attend all course meeting times;
- Actively participate in all components of the course; and
- Successfully complete any assigned work.
This course is a Continuing Education Program accredited course.
If you are completing this course to satisfy RIBO Continuing Education Program requirements, please contact continuouslearning@ontariotechu.ca before the start of the course so we can provide you with documentation indicating completion of the course upon successful completion.
Please note that for RIBO spot check purposes, individuals must maintain the continuing education certificates/letters for 5 years to indicate compliance with the Continuing Education Program.
This is an open enrolment course.
Those completing Â鶹´«Ã½ University Continuous Learning open enrolment offerings (e.g. certificate programs, courses, workshops, microcertifications, etc.) are subject to the policies of Â鶹´«Ã½ University and Continuous Learning. Â鶹´«Ã½ policies can be found in the . Continuous Learning policies can be found in the Regulations section of the Continuous Learning website. Specifically, those completing open enrolment offerings are expected to adhere to the General and Open enrolment regulations.
Related offerings
Applies to
Professional Communications Certificate Program
Related courses
Coaching, Mentoring and Networking
Conflict Management and Negotiations
Workplace Innovation
High Impact Communications
Registration Status
2023 Registration:
Location
Online
Date
Fall 2023: Tuesday October 10 and Thursday October 12, 2023, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Credential
Course completion**
**Applies to the Professional Communications Certificate Program
Fees
$450 CAD for the course + HST
Contact Information: continuouslearning@ontariotechu.ca