What is Critical Intelligence?

Critical Intelligence is an educational platform dedicated to strengthening critical thinking skills in the age of AI. We provide comprehensive training that helps professionals develop the cognitive abilities needed to effectively evaluate, collaborate with, and leverage AI systems while maintaining human judgment and autonomy. Our framework integrates timeless critical thinking fundamentals with emerging skills for human-AI collaboration.

Why was Critical Intelligence created?

Critical Intelligence was created in response to a growing paradox: as AI systems become more sophisticated, our critical thinking skills are increasingly vital yet potentially at risk of atrophy through over-reliance on automated systems. Research shows that professionals who maintain strong critical thinking capabilities alongside AI literacy significantly outperform those who either over-rely on or under-utilize AI tools. We built Critical Intelligence to address this skills gap and help professionals thrive in an AI-augmented workplace.

How is Critical Intelligence different from other AI training programs?

Unlike technical AI training that focuses on coding or implementation, and unlike generic critical thinking courses, Critical Intelligence specifically addresses the intersection of human cognition and AI collaboration. Our unique approach integrates traditional critical thinking fundamentals with practical skills for working with AI systems. We emphasize human cognitive capabilities that complement rather than compete with AI, focusing on skills that will remain valuable as AI continues to evolve.

Who is Critical Intelligence for?

Critical Intelligence is designed for professionals across all industries who work with AI systems or AI-generated content. This includes:

• Knowledge workers who need to evaluate AI outputs critically

• Leaders making strategic decisions about AI implementation

• Teams collaborating with AI systems in their workflows

• Organizations seeking to build a culture of thoughtful AI adoption

• Individuals wanting to future-proof their career in an AI-transformed workplace

Our Curriculum

What is the Critical Intelligence framework?

The Critical Intelligence framework is our proprietary educational approach consisting of eight interconnected modules. Four modules focus on foundational critical thinking skills (Reasoning and argumentation, Biases and mental models, Information literacy, and Metacognition and reflection), while four modules address specific human-AI collaboration capabilities (Understanding AI, Evaluating AI, Human-AI collaboration, and Adaptive intelligence). Together, these modules provide a comprehensive approach to developing the cognitive skills needed in the AI era.

What do humans learn by using your courses?

Our courses teaches humans like you how to:

• Evaluate logical arguments and detect reasoning flaws in both human and AI outputs

• Recognize cognitive biases that affect decision-making in AI-augmented contexts

• Assess information quality and distinguish reliable from misleading content

• Develop metacognitive awareness of your own thinking processes

• Understand AI capabilities and limitations without needing technical expertise

• Systematically evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy and reliability

• Effectively collaborate with AI through techniques like prompt engineering

• Adapt your skills as AI capabilities continue to evolve

How is the curriculum delivered?

Our curriculum is delivered through a blend of:

• Interactive online modules with video-based instruction

• Brain training games that develop specific cognitive skills

• Practical exercises applying concepts to real-world scenarios

• Self-assessments to measure progress and identify areas for improvement

• Live coaching sessions for premium plans

• Community discussions and peer learning opportunities

• Digital badges and certifications to demonstrate competency

Are the courses self-paced or scheduled?

Our core curriculum is self-paced, allowing you to learn on your own schedule and progress at a comfortable speed. For enterprise clients, we also offer cohort-based learning experiences with scheduled live sessions and facilitated group discussions. Premium individual plans include optional scheduled coaching sessions to complement the self-paced content.

Do you offer enterprise-wide solutions?

Yes, we provide comprehensive enterprise solutions for organizations wanting to build critical intelligence capabilities across their teams. Our enterprise offering includes:

• Custom learning paths aligned with organizational needs

• Integration with your existing LMS (Learning Management System)

• Advanced analytics on team progress and skill development

• Admin controls for managing user access and monitoring engagement

• Option for custom case studies relevant to your industry

• Dedicated customer success manager

Can you customize content for our industry or organization?

Absolutely. Our enterprise plans include customization options to make the training more relevant to your specific industry, organizational challenges, and AI use cases. We can incorporate your actual workplace scenarios, tools, and processes into the training to ensure maximum relevance and application.

How often is the content updated?

We continuously update our curriculum to reflect the latest research in cognitive science and developments in AI technology. Major content updates are released quarterly, while our brain training games and assessments are refined on an ongoing basis. As the AI landscape evolves, so does our approach to building critical intelligence skills.