Strengthen your thinking, today.
At Critical Intelligence, we believe that as AI systems become more sophisticated, human critical thinking becomes both more essential and more vulnerable. Our courses are designed to develop the cognitive capabilities professionals need to effectively evaluate, collaborate with, and make the most of AI systems while maintaining human judgment and agency.
Our curriculum combines timeless critical thinking foundations with emerging skills for human-AI collaboration, creating a comprehensive approach to thinking in an AI-augmented world. Each of our courses focuses on practical application through thoughtfully designed assignments and exercises, allowing you to implement these ideas immediately in your work.
What we offer
Free introductory course
A free 1-hour course that provides a comprehensive overview of the Critical Intelligence framework, with a special deep dive into cognitive biases and mental models.
Premium online courses
Premium online courses that get you to a deeper understanding and give you the ability to build skills through in-depth learning, assessments and assignments (with a complimentary copy of the book).
In-person workshops
In-person workshops provide intensive, hands-on training for teams looking to strengthen their critical thinking and human-AI collaboration capabilities. Each workshop is tailored to your industry, organization and specific challenges.
The online courses we offer
Introduction to Critical Intelligence (free)
Discover the essential framework for thinking effectively in the age of AI
This self-paced introductory course provides a comprehensive overview of the Critical Intelligence framework, with a special deep dive into cognitive biases and mental models — one of the most immediately applicable components for anyone working with AI systems. You'll gain a solid understanding of all eight Critical Intelligence capabilities while developing practical techniques for recognizing and mitigating biases that affect both human judgment and AI outputs.
What you'll learn:
The Critical Intelligence framework and why it matters in today's AI-augmented world
Introduction to all eight capabilities that form the complete framework
Deep dive on cognitive biases: how System 1 and System 2 thinking shape our interaction with AI
Key biases that impact human-AI collaboration (confirmation bias, availability bias, anchoring, overconfidence)
Mental models that strengthen critical thinking in various domains
Practical debiasing techniques you can apply immediately in your work
Format: Self-paced online course with practical exercises and assessments
Duration: 2.5 hours
Includes: Framework overview guide, bias identification worksheet, mental models reference guide, and course completion certificate
Mastering Human-AI partnership (premium)
Develop specialized capabilities for effective working in Human-AI teams
This focused course develops the four AI-specific capabilities from the Critical Intelligence framework, helping you build effective collaborative relationships with AI systems and work in Human-AI teams. Perfect for professionals who already have critical thinking foundations and want to focus specifically on human-AI collaboration.
What you'll learn:
Conceptual understanding of AI systems without requiring technical expertise
Systematic approaches to evaluating AI-generated content
Effective collaboration models across different contexts and risk levels
Adaptive strategies for evolving alongside advancing AI capabilities
Practical workflow design for human-AI teams
Format: Self-paced online course with practical application assignments
Duration: 5 hours of content and exercises
Price: $299
Includes:
Complimentary copy of the Critical Intelligence book
5 downloadable guides
4 skill assessments
1 project assignment
Certificate of completion
Critical Thinking for the AI age (premium)
Strengthen the essential human capabilities that AI can't replace
This course focuses on the four foundational critical thinking capabilities that form the bedrock of Critical Intelligence. Ideal for professionals who want to strengthen distinctly human thinking advantages in an increasingly AI-augmented landscape.
What you'll learn:
Advanced reasoning and argumentation techniques for evaluating complex claims
Cognitive bias awareness and mitigation strategies (expanded beyond free course)
Information literacy approaches for an era of synthetic content
Metacognitive practices that strengthen your thinking about thinking
How to apply these foundational capabilities to AI-augmented work
Format: Self-paced online course with practical application assignments
Duration: 5 hours of content and exercises
Price: $299
Includes:
Complimentary copy of the Critical Intelligence book
5 downloadable guides
4 skill assessments
1 project assignment
Certificate of completion
Critical Intelligence for teams and organizations
Bring the power of Critical Intelligence to your organization with customized workshops and training programs designed for your specific context and challenges.
Team Workshops
Our in-person workshops provide intensive, hands-on training for teams looking to strengthen their critical thinking and human-AI collaboration capabilities. Each workshop is tailored to your industry, organizational context, and specific challenges.
Workshop offerings include:
Critical Intelligence Foundations (1-day intensive)
Building Effective Human-AI Partnership (1-day workshop)
Critical Intelligence for Leadership Teams (executive half-day program)
All team workshops include copies of the Critical Intelligence book for participants and customized materials specific to your industry and organization.
Custom Enterprise Programs
For organizations looking to implement Critical Intelligence at scale, we offer comprehensive programs that include:
Customized curriculum development for your industry and challenges
Baseline assessment and capability mapping
Integration with existing L&D infrastructure
Impact measurement and ongoing refinement
Books and materials for all participants
Our team works closely with your leadership to develop a program that addresses your specific needs, from enhancing critical evaluation of AI outputs to redesigning workflows for effective human-AI collaboration.
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
About our courses
Who are these courses designed for?
Our courses are designed for professionals across industries who work with AI systems or make decisions based on AI outputs. This includes executives, managers, knowledge workers, educators, and anyone seeking to strengthen their critical thinking in an AI-augmented world.
Do I need technical AI knowledge to benefit from these courses?
No. Our courses focus on thinking skills and conceptual understanding, not technical implementation. You don't need coding experience or deep technical knowledge to benefit fully from our curriculum.
How much time should I expect to commit to these courses?
Our free introductory course requires about 1 hour to complete. Our premium courses cover about 5 hours of content and exercises. All courses are self-paced, so you can progress according to your schedule.
What's included with the complimentary book?
All premium courses include a physical copy of the "Critical Intelligence" book. The book complements the course material and serves as an ongoing reference after course completion.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes, all courses include a downloadable certificate of completion that you can add to your resume or LinkedIn profile to showcase your Critical Intelligence capabilities.
Technical & Administrative
How are the courses delivered?
All courses are delivered through the Thinkific learning platform, which provides an intuitive interface for navigating lessons, completing assignments, and tracking your progress.
Can I access the courses on mobile devices?
Yes, our course platform is fully mobile-responsive. You can access all course materials on smartphones and tablets, though some assignments may be easier to complete on a computer.
Are there any prerequisites for the courses?
The free introduction course has no prerequisites. For our premium courses, we recommend starting with either the free introduction course or the Critical Intelligence Essentials course before taking specialized courses.
Do you offer refunds if I'm not satisfied?
Yes, we offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you complete the first module and feel the course isn't right for you, contact us for a full refund.
Teams & Organizations
Can I enroll multiple team members?
Yes, we offer team enrollment options with volume discounts. Contact us for custom pricing for teams.
How do the team workshops differ from the online courses?
Team workshops are live, customized training experiences tailored to your organization's specific challenges and industry context. They include interactive exercises and collaborative problem-solving not available in the self-paced courses.
Can courses be customized for our organization?
Yes, for enterprise clients we offer customized course versions that incorporate your organization's specific use cases, terminology, and AI implementation challenges.
Do you provide progress tracking for team leaders?
Yes, team leaders receive access to a dashboard showing completion rates, assessment results, and engagement metrics for all team members enrolled in our courses.
Still have questions?
Contact our team to discuss how our courses can meet your specific needs.