In order to find a solution, one needs to be able to analyze a problem. This short course is designed to teach you how to solve and analyze problems effectively with critical and creative thinking. Through the use of creative and critical thinking you will learn how to look at a problem and find the best solution by analyzing the different ways you can solve a problem. By taking this quick course you will gain the skills you need to find the root cause of a problem through the use of a five-step method. You will learn the process you must go through in order to find the problem, which leads to finding a solution.
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You will gain the necessary skills needed for critical and creative thinking which will be the foundation for successfully solving problems. This course provides fundamental skills that you will need to use in your day to day work.
The course is suitable for anyone – students, career starters, experienced professionals and managers - wanting to develop problem solving skills regardless of your background. By taking this course you will be gaining some of the essential skills you need in order to be successful in your professional life.
Course 4 of 6 in the People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success Specialization.
What You Will Learn
- Utilize critical and creative thinking to solve issues.
- Describe the 5-step process of effectively solving problems.
- Analyze a problem and identify the root cause.
- Explore possible solutions and employ the problem solving process.
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking
This module will help you to develop skills and behaviors required to solve problems and implement solutions more efficiently in an agile manner by using a systematic five-step process that involves both creative and critical thinking.
