Critical Thinking
Question assumptions before they shape your decisions.
Learn. Apply. Succeed.
- Recognize how emotions, assumptions and cognitive biases can distort your judgment
- Turn a presenting issue into a clearly defined problem before jumping to solutions
- Distinguish relevant, credible information from persuasion, distraction and incomplete evidence
- Identify weak reasoning and challenge assumptions before they shape your conclusions
- Develop and test stronger solutions using alternative viewpoints, counterfactual thinking and visual mapping tools
- Consider organizational culture, power relationships and communication styles when deciding how to move a solution forward
- Apply a structured critical thinking approach to a real workplace issue and create a practical action plan
Is This Course Right For You?
You want greater confidence that you’re solving the right problem and making sound decisions.
98% of participants recommend this course.
The Learning Experience
- Examine how you think. Use the My Thinking Styles assessment, reflection and discussion to identify your thinking preferences, strengths and areas for development.
- Practice critical thinking on realistic problems. Work through exercises, cases and small-group activities involving assumptions, bias, evidence, reasoning and alternative solutions.
- Apply the process to a workplace challenge. Use the Application Planner to work through a real issue and leave with a practical plan for strengthening your critical thinking at work.
Duration: 14 Hours
Delivered in classrooms across Canada and Live Online.
Available for private delivery and customizable to match your organization’s needs.
What People Are Saying
"The Critical Thinking training provided me with a solid foundation in analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing information. The training program was well-paced, considering the amount of content to be covered, and highly engaging due to the interactivity that challenged me to think critically and immediately apply the concepts I was learning."
- Bhuvana K.
-
DateLocationTime
-
Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 15, 2026Toronto, ON9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ET)
-
Dec 14, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026Toronto, ON9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ET)
-
Feb 8, 2027 - Feb 9, 2027Toronto, ON9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ET)
Do you need a different date or location? We offer Courses On Request.
-
DateLocationTime
-
Oct 22, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026Live Online10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ET)
-
Nov 16, 2026 - Nov 17, 2026Live Online9:00AM – 5:00 PM (ET)
-
Dec 14, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026Live Online10:00AM – 6:00 PM (ET)
-
Feb 22, 2027 - Feb 23, 2027Live Online9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ET)
-
Mar 22, 2027 - Mar 23, 2027Live Online10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ET)
-
Apr 13, 2027 - Apr 14, 2027Live Online10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ET)
-
May 17, 2027 - May 18, 2027Live Online9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ET)
-
Jun 10, 2027 - Jun 11, 2027Live Online10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ET)
Do you need a different date or location? We offer Courses On Request.
Help your team ask better questions and make better-reasoned business decisions.
Sound decisions depend on how people interpret information, define problems and assess possible solutions. Critical Thinking helps employees recognize assumptions and bias, evaluate evidence and approach complex workplace problems with greater clarity.
Learning together gives colleagues opportunities to explain their reasoning, consider different viewpoints and challenge assumptions constructively. Explaining a conclusion to colleagues makes the reasoning behind it easier to examine. Through case studies and exercises, participants question assumptions, assess evidence and consider alternative explanations together before deciding on a course of action.
Canadian Management Centre can deliver this course as private corporate training and customize the learning to reflect your organization’s priorities. Shorter sessions focused on specific learning objectives may also be available to fit your team’s schedule.
Connect with an advisor to discuss private corporate training for your organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this critical thinking training right for me if I already consider myself logical?
Yes. Many professionals believe they are logical thinkers, but even strong analytical skills can be influenced by assumptions, bias or incomplete information. This critical thinking training helps you examine how you think, not just what you think, so you can make clearer, more objective decisions in complex workplace situations.
How will this critical thinking course help me solve complex problems more effectively?
This critical thinking course strengthens your ability to define problems accurately, evaluate evidence, challenge assumptions and draw sound conclusions. Instead of reacting quickly, you’ll learn how to slow down your thinking process, analyze information systematically and make more-informed business decisions.
What skills will I develop in this critical thinking skills training?
In this critical thinking skills training, you will practice analyzing arguments, identifying flawed reasoning, separating facts from opinions, and evaluating risks before taking action. The course focuses on structured thinking techniques that improve clarity, reduce errors and strengthen workplace communication.
How is this critical thinking course different from a general problem-solving course?
Many courses focus primarily on generating solutions. This critical thinking course focuses first on improving the quality of your analysis. By strengthening how you interpret information and assess assumptions, you improve the accuracy and effectiveness of the solutions you develop.
Is this critical thinking training for managers?
Yes. This program is especially valuable as critical thinking training for managers who must evaluate data, make strategic decisions and guide teams through uncertainty. It helps leaders reduce reactive decision making and strengthen sound judgment.
Who should attend this critical thinking workshop?
This critical thinking workshop is ideal for managers, analysts, project leaders and professionals responsible for making decisions or solving business problems. Anyone who wants to improve analytical reasoning and reduce costly mistakes will benefit.
Canadian Management Centre Also Recommends:
Course Reviews
Participant Feedback Summary (AI generated based on all reviews)
Participants say Critical Thinking is informative, engaging, and useful for building a stronger foundation in analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information. Participants describe gaining useful tools, applicable takeaways, and a helpful refresher on critical thinking concepts, with several noting that the course balanced new learning with lived experience. They valued the structure, interaction, small-class feel, and examples that helped them understand when to use different critical thinking methods. Several comments also note that the learning experience was supported by clear explanations, relevant discussion, and facilitation that helped make the material easier to process.
- Critical thinking methods
- Analyzing information
- Course structure
- Interactive learning
Recent Reviews
-
Christina L., Loans Services Manager Jul 12, 2026
-
Hiba A., Manager, People and Culture, Business Partner and Talent Acq Jul 12, 2026
-
Natallia S., SAP Technical Lead Jun 17, 2026
The Critical Thinking course was clear, practical, and immediately useful in both my professional and personal life
-
Past Participant, Senior Specialist Strategy Product and Risk Management Jun 14, 2026
-
Past Participant, Project Manager Jun 10, 2026
