An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Professional Certificate in
Creativity, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Developing Skills to Think Creatively and Solve Problems Strategically
CLASSROOM DATES
This accredited training course is also available as a generic title: Creativity, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
INTRODUCTION
This Professional Certificate in Creativity, Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving training course is crafted to enhance your ability to thrive in today’s complex, fast-paced business landscape. In an era defined by disruption and innovation, strategic thinking and problem-solving are essential skills for driving success.
Participants will gain actionable tools to tackle challenges, generate innovative ideas, and implement effective solutions. Using interactive case studies and the latest frameworks, this EuroMaTech training course equips leaders to inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and build a culture of continuous improvement.
By mastering these skills, you’ll gain the confidence to tackle ambiguity, diagnose complex situations, and prioritise impactful solutions. These capabilities will empower you to lead initiatives that sustain progress and drive exceptional results in a rapidly evolving professional environment.
KEY SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN
After completing this training course, participants will be able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
- Critical Thinking – Analyse information objectively and make well-reasoned decisions.
- Creative Ideation – Generate innovative solutions using modern creativity frameworks.
- Problem Diagnosis – Identify root causes clearly and prioritise impactful actions.
- Decision-Making Skills – Apply structured models to choose effective, data-driven solutions.
- Collaborative Innovation – Facilitate teamwork that encourages openness, creativity, and shared insights.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this Professional Certificate in Creativity, Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving training course, participants will be able to:
- Assess their thinking and communication style using updated profiling tools like the HBDI (Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument) and DISC profiling.
- Enhance critical thinking and apply contemporary problem-solving frameworks such as Design Thinking and TRIZ.
- Appreciate the role of active listening and empathy mapping in fostering inclusive, innovative environments.
- Effectively apply tools such as Six Thinking Hats and SCAMPER for creative idea generation.
- Differentiate between reactive problem-solving and proactive opportunity identification.
- Develop skills to make decisions informed by data analytics and predictive modelling.
- Integrate decision-making models like the OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) into leadership practices.
- Build actionable toolkits with techniques like root cause analysis (e.g., Fishbone Diagram) and SWOT for decision-making clarity.
- Incorporate behavioural economics to understand and mitigate decision-making biases.
- Design structured processes for fostering creativity and innovation in organisational settings.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This EuroMaTech training course is designed for professionals from diverse areas, including:
- Technical and Financial Professionals Seeking Strategies for Complex Decision-Making
- Supervisors and Managers Aiming to Enhance Their Analytical and Creative Thinking
- Senior Leaders Looking to Improve Departmental and Organisational Decision-Making Processes
- Innovation Teams, Project Managers, and Cross-Functional Leaders Who Manage Diverse Stakeholders and Large-Scale Initiative
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This highly interactive Professional Certificate in Creativity, Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving training course incorporates:
- Visual aids and real-world examples from leading companies like Tesla, Amazon, and IDEO.
- Case studies that reflect challenges in digital transformation, sustainability, and globalisation.
- Best practices drawn from industries with high rates of innovation.
- Techniques like role-playing scenarios and peer feedback sessions to simulate real-world decision-making challenges.
- Videos and storytelling, including TED Talks and success stories, to inspire practical application.
TRAINING SUMMARY
Successful organisations foster environments where innovation thrives. This EuroMaTech training course explores frameworks for creating such climates and equips participants to lead with confidence in critical thinking and problem-solving. Practical exercises ensure participants leave with actionable strategies to implement creative solutions back in their workplaces.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: Decision-Making Methods and Principles
- The Critical Role of Decision-Making in Leadership and Strategy
- Addressing Unconscious Bias Using Modern Tools Like Bias Interrupters
- Frameworks for Structured Decision-Making (Kepner-Tregoe Methodology)
- Interactive Exercises Using Decision Trees and Monte Carlo Simulations
- Applying the Five Whys Method to Uncover Root Causes
- Exploring the Pros-Cons-Fix Model for Evaluating Decisions
Day 2: Developing Critical and Analytical Thinking
- Applying Critical Thinking Frameworks to Real-World Problems
- Evaluating Information Through Data Visualisation Tools and Dashboards
- Using Critical Thinking to Drive Success in Recruitment, Supplier Selection, and Process Improvement
- Case Study: Tackling Sustainability Challenges Through Analytical Models
- Leveraging Bloom’s Taxonomy to Categorise and Prioritise Thinking Tasks
- Practising Ladder of Inference for Sound Reasoning and Decision-Making
Day 3: Developing Creative Thinking in Groups
- Understanding Group Dynamics and Overcoming Biases Such as Groupthink
- Promoting Psychological Safety to Encourage Creativity
- Applying Frameworks like Lean Startup and Rapid Prototyping
- Practical Exercises: Collaborative Problem-Solving Using the Lateral Thinking Method
- Harnessing Brainwriting for Idea Generation
- Utilising the Force Field Analysis to Identify Drivers and Barriers to Solutions
Day 4: Communicating Your Decisions and Ideas
- Leveraging Storytelling Techniques to Present Innovative Ideas
- Mapping Stakeholders Using Advanced Analysis Tools Like RACI Matrix
- Crafting Clear, Actionable Communication Strategies for Diverse Audiences
- Exercises in Delivering Persuasive, Data-Driven Recommendations
- Adapting Aristotle’s Modes of Persuasion (Ethos, Pathos, Logos) for Communication
- Understanding Clifton Strengths to Align Team Communication Styles
Day 5: Implementation Skills
- Designing Actionable Plans Using OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)
- Managing Risks with Updated Risk Matrices and Contingency Planning
- Developing Creative Strategies to Tackle Daily Challenges Using Modern Tools Like Kanban
- Translating Training Insights into SMART Objectives to Achieve Measurable Outcomes
- Applying the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Cycle for Continuous Improvement
- Building Resilience Using GROW Coaching Models for Implementation Challenges
CALL ME BACK
Do you wish for us to conduct this course at your premises?
Discover In-House Solutions
ACCREDITATION
EuroMaTech is a member of the CPD Certification Service, Membership Number – 16851, offering professionals across various industries with CPD learning opportunities.
EuroMaTech is approved to provide recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles and joins the initiative to increase standards of CPD provision to professionals in relevant market sectors.
EuroMaTech is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
Euromatech is a Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) approved training institute in Dubai, licensed and approved to deliver training courses in the UAE.
The KHDA is the regulatory authority in the UAE, that oversees administering, approving, supervising, and controlling the activities of various education providers in the UAE. We are proud of our commitment to ensuring quality training courses and status as a KHDA-approved training provider.
FAQ
This certificate applies an integrated cognitive–analytical model that bridges creative ideation, logical reasoning, and structured problem-solving. It is grounded in global frameworks such as Design Thinking, TRIZ, and Critical Systems Thinking, aligning creativity with measurable organisational performance. The programme emphasises creative intelligence as a process, not a personality trait—turning insight into repeatable innovation.
Through the Critical–Creative Decision Matrix™, participants learn to analyse complex issues from multiple perspectives, balance intuition with data, and design high-impact solutions under uncertainty. Case simulations replicate real executive dilemmas, allowing participants to practise reasoning frameworks such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Decision Tree Modelling within strategic and operational contexts.
The programme is built upon a multidisciplinary cognitive framework that integrates the most influential theories in creative and critical thinking with practical problem-solving methodologies. Its theoretical foundation draws from Bloom’s Cognitive Taxonomy for hierarchical skill development, Paul & Elder’s Critical Thinking Framework for intellectual discipline and reasoning standards, and de Bono’s Lateral Thinking for expanding creative fluency and idea generation.
In terms of methodology, the course applies EuroMaTech’s Experiential Learning Model (ELM™), which bridges conceptual insight with behavioural transformation. Participants move through iterative learning cycles—conceptualisation, experimentation, reflection, and application—supported by analytical tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Design Thinking, and Systems Mapping. This dual cognitive–practical approach ensures participants not only understand the science of creativity and reasoning but can also apply it effectively to complex organisational challenges.
Participants undergo a structured Creative Thinking Profile Assessment to evaluate their baseline cognitive flexibility, originality, and critical reasoning balance. Progress is measured using the EuroMaTech Creative Competency Model (ECCM™), which benchmarks four dimensions—fluency, flexibility, elaboration, and originality. Reflective analytics and peer feedback sessions help participants identify measurable growth and translate creative potential into practical innovation outcomes.
The course directly links individual creative capability to organisational innovation pipelines. It provides leaders with tools to embed systematic problem-solving methods and creative-thinking frameworks within continuous-improvement and change-management systems. By integrating critical evaluation, creative synthesis, and solution design, participants can drive innovation aligned with strategic goals, improving decision quality, agility, and overall institutional competitiveness.
Graduates will demonstrate mastery in:
-
Analytical problem structuring and systems reasoning.
-
Creative and design-based innovation methodologies.
-
Cognitive bias recognition and mitigation.
-
Cross-functional collaboration and idea facilitation.
-
Strategic synthesis of insights into implementable actions.
-
Reflective, evidence-based decision leadership.
These competencies align with EuroMaTech’s Global Leadership & Innovation Framework™, ensuring measurable performance improvement across strategic, operational, and creative domains.
Upon successful completion, participants are awarded the Professional Certificate in Creativity, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving™, issued by EuroMaTech™, a globally recognised training and development institution. The certificate validates advanced proficiency in applying structured creativity, analytical reasoning, and evidence-based problem-solving frameworks. It is benchmarked against European Professional Competency Standards (EPCS) and recognised internationally as a credential of innovation excellence and strategic capability.
