Most courses run between 6 to 12 weeks depending on depth and complexity. You'll spend roughly 4-6 hours per week on lessons, exercises, and assignments. We design our pacing for working adults who need flexibility. You can adjust your schedule within reason, though we recommend staying close to the suggested timeline to maintain momentum and benefit from peer discussions.

We focus on applied critical thinking through real case studies and practical exercises rather than theoretical lectures. Each module includes structured analysis tasks where you examine actual arguments, assess evidence quality, and identify reasoning flaws. You'll work through scenarios from journalism, business decisions, and public policy debates to develop transferable analytical skills you can use immediately.

No prior experience required. Our introductory courses start with fundamental concepts like identifying assumptions, evaluating sources, and recognizing logical fallacies. We build complexity gradually. If you already have some background, our intermediate and advanced tracks offer deeper exploration into argumentation theory, cognitive biases, and systematic reasoning frameworks.

You get access to instructors through discussion forums where questions typically get responses within 48 hours. Each course includes peer review exercises where you analyze others' work and receive feedback on yours. We also offer optional live sessions twice monthly for deeper discussion of complex topics and case study walkthroughs.

Yes, you maintain lifetime access to all course materials, including video lessons, reading resources, and exercise templates. We update content periodically with new case studies and examples, and these updates remain available to past participants. Your submitted assignments and instructor feedback stay in your account as reference material.

You can pause enrollment for up to 3 months without penalty. Just notify us through your account dashboard. If you need more time beyond the standard course duration, we offer extensions in 2-week increments. The goal is learning effectively, not rushing through material to meet arbitrary deadlines.

Each week includes 2-3 video lessons (15-25 minutes each), readings from primary sources and analysis frameworks, and practical exercises. You'll submit written analyses, participate in peer discussions, and complete case study evaluations. The platform tracks your progress and suggests personalized practice based on areas where you need reinforcement.

You receive a completion certificate that verifies your participation and demonstrates proficiency in specific critical thinking competencies covered in the course. While not accredited for academic credit, employers increasingly value demonstrated analytical skills. Your certificate includes details about course content, exercises completed, and skill areas addressed.