Our brains process more information each day than any generation in history, making critical thinking one of the most valuable skills we can develop. This course invites you to strengthen your ability to use critical thinking skills and make sound decisions by adopting generative artificial intelligence to support and enhance your reasoning processes.

Leveraging GenAI to Develop Critical Thinking Skills

Leveraging GenAI to Develop Critical Thinking Skills

Instructor: John K. Thompson
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6 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Define critical thinking and use it to evaluate external information effectively
Employ a critical thinking framework for everyday use
Recognize how critical thinking enhances information analysis and decision-making speed with practice
Demonstrate how GenAI and critical thinking support fact-based thinking and defensible positions
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Taught in English
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November 2025
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