Learning to Think [Cognitive Bias]

Discover how cognitive biases like confirmation, anchoring, and survivorship shape your decisions. This course equips you with tools to think critically, make smarter choices, and gain clarity for success in life and work.

What you'll learn

• Identify confirmation bias and challenge your assumptions
• Counter anchoring bias to negotiate with confidence
• Understand survivorship bias and avoid misleading success stories
• Spot selection bias and broaden your perspective
• Decode the impact of linear bias on predictions and planning
• Evaluate news and media with a critical lens
• Enhance collaboration by recognizing team biases
• Apply rational strategies to improve everyday decision-making

Why Learn About Cognitive Bias?

Because hidden biases shape your reality more than you likely realize…

Every day, cognitive shortcuts like confirmation bias and anchoring subtly influence how you think, decide, and act. But you don’t have to let them steer your choices.

This course is your guide to understanding the mental filters affecting your perspective, from how you consume news to how you handle negotiations. You’ll learn to spot common biases, understand their origins, and apply strategies to think critically and make better decisions.

Whether you're planning a career move, managing a team, or simply navigating daily life, these skills empower you to cut through flawed thinking and gain fresh clarity.

What Does This Course Cover?

In this byte-sized course you'll learn about the following:

Understanding Cognitive Biases
Start by exploring what cognitive biases are, why they exist, and how they influence your daily decisions. Learn about their subtle yet powerful effects on your thoughts and actions.

Spotting Common Biases
Deep dive into key biases like confirmation, anchoring, survivorship, selection, and linear bias. Recognize how each bias operates and identify when it’s affecting your judgment.

Real-World Applications
Discover how these biases impact your interactions with media, professional negotiations, and strategic planning. Gain tools to challenge assumptions and make decisions with clarity and confidence.

Improving Critical Thinking
Develop habits to think more rationally and ask better questions. Explore methods to approach problems with an open mind and weigh evidence fairly.

Enhancing Collaboration and Communication
Learn how understanding biases can improve team dynamics. Navigate disagreements and group decisions with empathy and a clearer perspective.