Enhancing Critical and Innovative Thinking and Problem Solving - Module PA5032

Course Details

Course Code(s):

PA5032

Available:

Part-Time

Intake:

Spring

Duration:

6 Weeks

Award:

University Certificate of Study

Qualification:

NFQ Level 9 Minor Award

Faculty: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Course Type: Professional/Flexible, Online

Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Dr Chris McInerney
Email: TransferableSkills@ul.ie Telephone: 00 353 61 213578

for more information or to be notified when applications are open.

Brief Description

Strong critical and innovative thinking skills are essential for tackling complex challenges in the workplace. In this micro-credential, you’ll learn how to develop your problem-solving abilities, enhance decision-making, and apply creative and analytical thinking to real-world scenarios.

This is highlighted in the Association of Higher Education Careers Services (AHECS) Graduate Market Survey.

This module is associated with the Professional Diploma in Transferable Skills, from Critical Thinking to Communication. It can be taken as a standalone University Certificate of Study (UCOS) module or as part of a pathway to a larger award.

During this module, you will:

Develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential to the 21st-century workplace.
Apply key concepts such as problem identification, the role of evidence, and the influence of bias and assumptions.
Analyse the relationship between critical thinking and problem-solving in workplace settings.
Collaborate with peers to assess and resolve workplace challenges using structured problem-solving methods.

Key Information:

This micro-credential will be delivered online over six weeks.

Includes a combination of interactive learning activities and online discussions.

Assessed by an assignment on completion of the module content.

Part-time considerations:

Designed for working professionals
Evening or recorded lectures
Additional prep and group work time
Timetable provided after registration

To help you to be successful on this course:

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in any discipline or have relevant work experience.
You should be working as managers, supervisors, or employees.

Guidelines for your applications:

When applying, be sure to include the Module Code PA5032. We can’t process your application without it. You can apply for more than one module using the same application.
By applying, you confirm that you meet the entry requirements and can take part in the course and its assessments.
This course will go ahead if it meets minimum enrolment number.
Completing this module doesn’t guarantee you a place in a full programme. If you want to apply for a full programme, you must meet the specific entry requirements for that programme.

EU and non-EU citizens - €600

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.

Other funding

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