Through a combination of lecture and skill-building exercises, each session in the series focuses on a key component of analytical skill development.

Develop core problem solving skills and learn how to manage analytical work assignments using the techniques covered in the Analytical Skills Development series. To earn a certificate of completion participants must attend all five sessions in the series.

Session 1 & 2: Essential Analytical Skills

• Become aware of the nature of analytical work
• Recognize analytical methods and tools
• Diagnose issues through data collection and analysis
• Apply critical thinking skills in written and numerical contexts
• Organize a data collection survey
• Learn how to conduct research

Session 3: Critical Thinking Tools

• Lay the foundation of critical thinking
• Use critical thinking skills to analyze various situations
• Identify the central issue(s) in a complex situation
• Understand and explain the dimensions of a problem
• Solve problems systematically
• Apply a critical thinking model to a realistic organization problem
• Identify valid sources of information and expertise