Certificate in Analytical Thinking and Evidence Based Decision Making

Effective analytical skills are indispensable for professionals who strive to guide their organizations toward well-informed business decisions rooted in robust evidence. While the complexity of problems may vary, a structured approach can be applied to nearly all situations, bolstering the prospects of long-term organizational success. In this course, participants will learn about various analytical thinking techniques that can mitigate the influence of cognitive biases in decision-making. They will also develop the ability to evaluate different types of data to maximize the reliability of evidence. In addition, this course will equip participants with the ability to synthesize data and construct compelling arguments anchored in logical analysis.

Various techniques are used in this course, including analyzing business data sets, critiquing several organizational decisions, case study analysis, group discussions, and group presentations.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the principles of analytical thinking and evidence-based decision making
• Apply logical reasoning and critical thinking strategies to solve business problems
• Evaluate different types of data and evidence in terms of their relevance and reliability
• Synthesize information from various sources to create a comprehensive understanding of a problem
• Develop logical and structured presentations based on analytical evidence

Analysts, managers, and professionals who are looking to build their analytical skills, as well as those who are interested in improving their decision-making capabilities based on analytical evidence

• Analytical thinking
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Evaluating data
• Structuring data
• Synthesizing information
• Communicating analytical findings

PD Hours/CDU: 20