Problem Solving & Cognitive Biases
Polya-style problem-solving methods plus the mental traps that derail clear thinking.
5h 33m
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25
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This course includes:
- 5h 33m on-demand video (free)
- 25 lessons
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
What you'll learn
- Apply structured problem-solving methods to unfamiliar problems
- Break big problems into tractable pieces
- Recognize common cognitive biases in your own reasoning
- Build habits of mind that resist mental shortcuts
Official study guide
The complete 31-page companion book for Problem Solving & Cognitive Biases, covering every module with worked examples, key terms, self-check questions, and a full glossary. Print it or read it offline.
Course content
4 sections · 25 lessons · 5h 33m- Brainstorming Techniques: How to Innovate in GroupsPreview5m
- The Scientific Method: Steps, Examples, Tips, and Exercise8m
- The Design Thinking Process3m
- Process-Oriented Learning: The Way To Reach Excellence2m
- Focused vs Diffused Thinking: Solve Hard Problems with this Simple Trick2m
- Clayton Christense on job to be done4m
- Bernard Roth: Reframing Problems and Getting Honest [Entire Talk]52m
- How to organise a Children's Party2m
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About this course
Polya-style problem-solving methods plus the mental traps that derail clear thinking. This curated learning path is organized into 4 modules and 25 lessons, taught by Sprouts. MegaCourse adds structure, learning outcomes, progress tracking, and a shareable certificate of completion.
Who this course is for
- Students facing problem-based exams
- Anyone who wants to think more clearly
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Licensing & attribution
License: YouTube Standard License
Source: Video lessons by Sprouts.
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