Certificate in Analytical Thinking and Evidence Based |Smart

Overview

Why Attend

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.

Course Methodology

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

Course Objectives

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

Target Audience

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

Target Competencies

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

Note

PD Hours/CDU: 20

Course Outline

Introduction to Analytical Thinking
- Understanding how we think and reason
- Confirmation bias
- Analytical versus intuitive thinking
- The role of creativity in analytical thinking
- Enhancing the analytical thinking process
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Introduction to critical thinking
- Dividing issues into manageable sections
- The use of logic trees in problem-solving
- Logical fallacies
- Critical thinking in a professional context
Understanding and Evaluating Evidence
- Types of evidence
- Evaluating evidence
- Validity, reliability, and bias
- The role of statistical literacy
- Tools for evidence gathering
Synthesizing Information and Evidence
- Techniques for synthesizing information
- Comparative analysis
- Thematic analysis
- Making sense of contradictory evidence
- The role of perspective in synthesizing information
Communicating Evidence-Based Findings
- Understanding stakeholders
- Data visualization
- Building effective arguments
- Communicating findings by telling a story
- Storytelling elements

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

1 - 5 Nov, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Nov, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

22 - 26 Nov, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

22 - 26 Nov, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2027 Schedule & Fees

31 Jan - 4 Feb, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Jan - 4 Feb, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

21 - 25 Feb, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

21 - 25 Feb, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2 - 6 May, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

2 - 6 May, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

23 - 27 May, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

23 - 27 May, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Aug, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Aug, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

22 - 26 Aug, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

22 - 26 Aug, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Oct - 4 Nov, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Oct - 4 Nov, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

21 - 25 Nov, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

21 - 25 Nov, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

Certificate in Analytical Thinking and Evidence Based Decision Making

Overview

Why Attend

Course Methodology

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Target Competencies

Note

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

2027 Schedule & Fees

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