This course is part of the Professional Skills for the Workplace Specialization

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Professional Skills for the Workplace SpecializationUniversity of California, Davis

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Have you ever tried to find a solution to a problem only to realize you’ve been focusing on the wrong problem from the very beginning? Or you’ve proposed a solution only to have it shut down by your boss or coworkers? How stressful and defeating is that? With massive changes in our world that seem to create the most difficult of circumstances, both personally and professionally, your skills as a critical thinker and problem solver need to be further developed now more than ever.  
By the end of this course you will have learned and memorized a practical model to solve problems on your own and with others. These 7 critical steps will ensure that you have looked at a problem from every angle and considered multiple solutions. In fact, this dynamic and holistic approach will help you solve problems once and for all!

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Professional Skills for the Workplace Specialization

Beginner Level

At least 1-2 years of experience.

Approx. 7 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Apply critical thinking skills to complex problems.
Apply a model for solving problems and pose questions to further understanding of specific problems.

Skills you will gain

Critical Thinking
Decision-Making
Problem Solving
Brainstorming

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Professional Skills for the Workplace Specialization

Beginner Level

At least 1-2 years of experience.

Approx. 7 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

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Diane Davidson

Certified Stakeholder Centered Coach & Instructor

Continuing and Professional Education

17,323 Learners

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University of California, Davis

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Getting Started and Introduction to Problem Solving

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 27 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Brainstorming and Analyzing Options

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 21 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Recommending and Engaging Feedback

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 20 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL

by DSAug 26, 2022

very effective for problem solving skill for deeper expalnaintion with analytical problms quiz and very clear teching.

by CMar 16, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. Diane Davidson seems to be an expert at critical thinking. She made it easy to learn. Thank you.

by HSFeb 21, 2021

I love the structure of the course. The steps are easy to remember with the help of Kinetic Memorization. Overall, this course exceeds my expectation. Thank you.

by APJan 26, 2023

Opened my thinking pattern and exposed me to better ways on solving problems personally and professionally.

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About the Professional Skills for the Workplace Specialization

This Specialization is intended for working professionals early in their career and for organizations who look to improve interpersonal relationship skills among their employees, clients, and customers.

Through four courses, you will explore the use of emotional and social intelligence, practice a formula for problem solving, cultivate a growth mindset, and build skills related to adaptability and resilience in an ever-changing environment. These skills show up in business relationships and communication and ultimately impact professional effectiveness. You will be able to demonstrate sound judgment by engaging in critical thinking to reach decisions and solve problems independently. You will be able to develop a competitive advantage by learning, adapting, and harnessing insights from past endeavors. You will assess your own expectations in your current or anticipated work roles and settings, and how those may align with or differ from what is required by employers and other stakeholders now and in the future.

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Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
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The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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