Think Like a Boss: Critical Thinking for Life, Work & Smart Decision-Making
$240 | ONLINE
+ registration fees
36 Hours (equivalent to 3 credits)
Various times, please check each month’s schedule below!
Check which Time Zone you are in!!
Offered in collaboration with Hudson County Community College
Instructor: Chastity Farrell
December 13-14 , 2025
Zoom meetings will only take place ONE weekend, on Saturday December 13 & Sunday December 14 | CLASS END DATE: January 11, 2026
Saturday 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM ET/Sunday 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET
February 14-15 , 2026
Zoom meetings will only take place ONE weekend, on Saturday February 14 & Sunday February 15 | CLASS END DATE: March 15, 2026
Saturday 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM ET/Sunday 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET
April 11-12 , 2026
Zoom meetings will only take place ONE weekend, on Saturday April 11 & Sunday April 12 | CLASS END DATE: May 10, 2026
Saturday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET/Sunday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
May 9-10 , 2026
Zoom meetings will only take place ONE weekend, on Saturday May 9 & Sunday May 10 | CLASS END DATE: June 7, 2026
Saturday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET/Sunday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Great leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators all share one thing in common: the ability to think critically. In a fast-changing world full of opinions, data, and daily decisions, learning to think clearly and independently is one of the most powerful skills you can build.
Ever wonder why some people seem to make smarter choices or come up with better solutions faster? This course helps you master the skill that top employers, leaders, and creators all value: critical thinking. You’ll strengthen your decision-making, communication, and problem-solving abilities through real-world case studies, short videos, and interactive activities about modern life and work.
You’ll explore how companies, influencers, and changemakers use critical thinking to generate new ideas, solve challenges, and make confident choices, and how you can apply those same strategies to your own goals.
By the end, you’ll walk away with tools to think strategically about your future, evaluate information wisely, and express your ideas with clarity and confidence: all while developing your own “boss mindset.”
What You’ll Learn:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Analyze information and arguments to separate fact from opinion and make informed decisions.
- Recognize common biases, assumptions, and logical fallacies that affect thinking and communication.
- Apply problem-solving frameworks used by business leaders and innovators to real-world situations.
- Evaluate multiple perspectives before reaching conclusions or taking action.
- Develop confidence in your own reasoning process and express ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Create practical strategies for decision-making in personal, academic, and professional settings.
ONLINE FORMAT
This class will consist of readings and assignments posted on Google Classroom and TWO scheduled zoom sessions (zoom is a video conference app.) You will only have two zoom meetings the first weekend of class, and then work independently on your assignments for the remaining 4 weeks. Please make sure you register for the course with a valid email address, since this is where you will receive an invitation notification to join Google Classroom. Both zoom and Google Classroom are free platforms and easy to use. You will be invited to join Google Classroom a week before class starts. Make sure you check your spam/junk folder, as invitations to join Google Classroom sometimes end up there. Your email must be Google compatible, so it’s best if you use gmail, hotmail or yahoo. If you don’t receive a notification before class starts, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to contact us.
ASSIGNMENTS & COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
All assignments must be successfully completed in order to receive your course completion certificate. Course completion certificates will be emailed to you, to the email address you registered for the class with. If you have a deadline and need your certificate earlier, please indicate it during the registration process and upload proof (there is a question that asked about early certificate.) You may receive your certificate as early as ONE week after class has started, as long as you complete all assignments successfully and it is confirmed by your instructor.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance during the scheduled zoom sessions IS MANDATORY and we will be taking attendance! If you do not attend these, you will NOT receive a course completion certificate. Meetings are not recorded and there are no make-up sessions. It is not possible to sign up for a new class if you miss the zoom meetings – your will have to pay for a new class! Other than the zoom sessions, the class is self-paced and you will be free to work on your assignments whenever you can. You will have 4 weeks to complete all assignments and course requirements.
ZOOM SESSIONS
Please note that all zoom sessions are scheduled in Eastern Time (New York City). Please check which time zone you are in, and make sure you attend the zoom sessions on time!