Course Date:
TBA
Registration Period:
TBA
Duration:
14 hours / 2 days
Time:
9 am to 5 pm
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Course Introduction
In today’s workforce, it is vital to be able to make informed decisions by possessing the ability to see a comprehensive view of any situation, and use information from a wider and objective perspective. Creative and critical thinking are foundational skills for professional development because these skills will allow for one to adapt to the ever-changing global environment.
Critical thinking is also foundational for many essential workplace skills, including problem-solving and decision-making.
Critical and creative thinking are skills that enable employees to assess situations from all angles before envisioning possible solutions. This style of critical and creative thinking process explores ideas and solutions that expand the opportunities for organisational success. Creative and critical thinking is the ability to objectively analyse an issue by considering the facts and differing perspectives to reach a sound, logical conclusion, and looking at innovative ways to resolve the issue.
Course Objective
This course teaches participants to adopt creative and critical thinking approaches to solve problems and make decisions at work. Using recognised methodologies, participants will be equipped with tools to develop critical thinking techniques, develop creative problem analysis and solving, adopt creative problem-solving skills and understand the techniques of effective decision making.
Course Outline
• Describe the phases of creative and critical thinking
• Describe various creative and critical thinking strategies
• Recognise assumptions and fallacies
• Identify barriers to creative and critical thinking
• Apply creative and critical thinking strategies to solve problems
Suitable for
Professionals, Managers, Executives, Technicians
Minimum Entry Requirements / Assumed Skills and Knowledge
Basic English Proficiency
Award / Certification / Accreditation
• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate
• Certificate of Performance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who pass the examination and meet at least 75% attendance rate
Course Fees payable:
| Singapore Citizens aged below 40 and Singapore PRs | Singapore Citizens | Others |
| Non-SME sponsored | 1Sponsored by SME | 2Aged 40 and above | 3Aged 35 and above, and earn ≤ $2,000 per month |
$160.50
(incl. GST) | $60.50
(incl. GST) | $60.50
(incl. GST) | $35.50
(incl. GST) | $535
(incl. GST) |
Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.
1 Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Scheme. For more information, click here. Please submit the attached “Declaration Form for Enhanced Training Support Scheme for SME” together with your online application.
2 Under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy. For more information, visit the SkillsFuture website here.
3 Under the Workfare Training Support (WTS) scheme. For more information on the scheme, click here.
Funding Incentives
Please click here for more information on funding incentives.
*Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed.
Application Procedure
1. All applications must be made via Online Registration at www.pace.sp.edu.sg
Course fees can be paid by the following payment modes:
a) Credit Cards, Internet Banking, NETS (Not Applicable for company sponsored)
For e-payment using Visa/Master cards and Internet Banking, please click on the ‘Make e-Payment’ button on the acknowledgement page to proceed.
b) For NETS payment, you can pay at:
Singapore Polytechnic
PACE Academy
c) Cheques
Please make cheques payable to “Singapore Polytechnic”. Do cross the cheque and write the Registration Reference ID, Applicant Name and NRIC/FIN number at the back of the cheque. When you have completed required details, you may mail the cheque here.
Please note that an administrative charge of $15 will be imposed for any returned cheques from the bank or financial institution.
2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.
