Open until 31/03/2025

Santander Course | Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Santander Open Academy

Santander Open Academy
Santander Open Academy

For

Over 16 years old, from any country of residence.

Duration

8 teaching hours, which you can do at your own pace.

Available Languages

Spanish, English, Portuguese, Polish, German

Certificate

Upon completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion.

About the Course

This course provides a comprehensive framework for mastering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in today's fast-paced world. With an emphasis on creativity, innovation, and understanding the dynamics of VUCA versus BANI, participants will integrate critical and creative thinking styles to tackle challenges effectively, and embrace complexity for growth and innovation. The course will help you to develop a foundational mindset and methods to confidently navigate complex problems, from deconstruction to prototype testing, and how to evolve approaches when faced with future challenges.

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What You Will Learn

  1. Introduction - The New World of Work
  2. Problem FULL or problem FREE
  3. Thinking Critically
  4. Points, arguments, opinions and analysis
  5. Problem Solving
  6. The role of Play & Creative Mindset in Problem Solving
  7. Decision Making
  8. Implementing Solutions
  9. Collaboration in Problem Solving
  10. Conclusion
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Answer Your Questions

The course is completely free for students and it is fully financed by Santander Bank.

We recommend using a laptop for the best experience, but you can also access the platform using a mobile device or tablet. You'll need an internet connection to access the course content, as it's not available for offline viewing

Once you've finished all modules and the self-assessment, you'll receive an email with a downloadable completion certificate.

The course starts the day you apply and allows you to progress at your own pace.

The modules are independent, so you'll learn at your own pace.