--- title: "PM Primer: Cognitive Ability and Decisiveness" description: Enhance your project management skills! This online course focuses on critical thinking, decision-making, and cognitive skills crucial for project success. image: https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Project%20Management%20and%20Agile.png --- [Home](https://aspire.loyola.edu/?hsLang=en) [Categories](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products?hsLang=en) Leadership and Management Skills [PM Primer: Cognitive Ability and Decisiveness](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products/2247076447#) ![product_image](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Project%20Management%20and%20Agile.png) # PM Primer: Cognitive Ability and Decisiveness #### $89.00 Start Today! 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They need to think critically about their projects and make good decisions that will put themselves - and their teammates - in positions to succeed. This *PM Primer: Cognitive Ability and Decisiveness* course is offered in collaboration with the trusted learning partner MindEdge. #### Learning Outcomes After completing this course, the learner should be able to: - Explain how critical thinking can be used to enhance decision making - Describe the steps that teams and individuals use to make effective decisions - Employ the Davenport-Kim three-stage model of decision making - Recognize the role that uncertainty and risk play in the decision-making process - Discuss how the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator helps in understanding decision-making approaches #### Additional Information ** This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours. Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. #### Requirements ** ##### Technology Requirements Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. - PC: Windows 8 or later. - Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. - Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled - The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ ) - Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice Other: - Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience. - E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.) #### Reviews ** "This course is an eye opener to a lot of things that have happened in the past within my organization. Now I am better positioned to make valuable decisions and be a better team player who will be beneficial to my project team and my organization. The experience was really insightful and worthwhile. " Obby Jennifer E. #### Enroll My Team ** Are you looking to enroll your team in this training Course? 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