Critical Thinking

Course Description

Critical Thinking is an engaging e-learning course designed to help learners analyze problems, evaluate information, and make better decisions.

The course explores the foundations of logical thinking, how to identify assumptions, how to evaluate arguments, and how to approach challenges from multiple perspectives.

Learners will develop practical skills to question information, avoid common reasoning errors, and think more clearly and independently in both personal and professional situations.

This course is ideal for employees, supervisors, students, and anyone who wants to strengthen their decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Learning Objectives

• Understand what critical thinking is and why it matters


• Apply structured thinking to analyze problems


• Identify assumptions, bias, and unclear reasoning


• Evaluate arguments and evidence


• Recognize common logical fallacies


• Make stronger, more informed decisions


• Use creative and analytical thinking techniques

Course Outline

Module 1 — Introduction to Critical Thinking

• What is critical thinking?


• Critical vs. non-critical thinking


• Benefits of thinking critically

Module 2 — Components of Critical Thinking

• Observation and information gathering


• Asking the right questions


• Identifying assumptions

Module 3 — Problem Analysis & Logical Reasoning

• Breaking down problems


• Understanding cause and effect


• Evaluating reasoning quality

Module 4 — Evaluating Evidence and Arguments

• Credibility of sources


• Evidence vs. opinion


• Identifying strong vs. weak arguments

Module 5 — Logical Fallacies

• Common fallacies (ad hominem, strawman, false cause, etc.)


• How fallacies distort thinking


• How to avoid them

Module 6 — Decision-Making Techniques

• Comparing alternatives


• Considering consequences


• Making sound, informed decisions

Module 7 — Creative Thinking & Innovation

• Thinking outside the box


• Combining creativity with logic


• Tools for creative problem solving