Microcredential – Develop Critical Thinking in Others
Unlock the potential for innovation within your team with our course designed to cultivate critical and creative thinking. Learn to assess and enhance thinking skills across your organisation, establish a supportive environment that encourages insightful questioning and problem-solving, and continuously monitor and refine these practices. This course equips leaders with the tools to foster an intellectually stimulating workplace, driving performance and innovation.
Course Structure
Unit - Develop Critical Thinking in Others
- Models of critical and creative thinking
- Learning how to use both creative and critical thinking
- Critical thinking models
- Paul-Elder Critical Thinking Model
- Creative thinking models
- First principle thinking/concepts/mental models
- Skills gaps
- Approaches to instruction on critical and creative thinking methods
- Facilitate learning opportunities for addressing gaps
- Training and coaching
- Formal and informal learning
- Preconceptions and assumptions
- The learning environment
- Characteristics of effective organisational environments
- Articulate the key features
- Key features and concepts
- Current organisational systems
- A safe workplace
- Opportunities for team members to apply critical thinking skills
- Requirements and support
- Identify performance gaps
- Feedback to team members on performance of tasks
- Recommendations for improved learning
- Analyse current organisational system
- Identify gaps or barriers to critical thinking
- A safe workplace
- Opportunities for team members to apply critical thinking skills
- Feedback to team members on performance
- Collect and analyse feedback
- Identifying requirements
- Additional support
- Recommendations for improved learning
- Improvements on learning programs
- Legislation for workplace procedures
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrolment Form – Employment Services and Rehabilitation Providers
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional development microcredentials for individuals working or aspiring to work in the business sector.
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