Cognitive Area

It is inherent to the cognitive processes that guide the thoughts and actions of public employees. It concerns the abilities having a systemic and creative nature such as understanding of the context, orientation towards innovation, logical-deductive reasoning, problem solving, critical and systemic thinking, strategic vision, analysis and synthesis skills, learning, continuous training, professional updating.

Online Courses:

Mental openness and brainstorming

Deepening techniques for mental openness and stimulating creativity. Knowing how to classify problems. Implementing knowledge of advanced techniques such as brainstorming, nominal group technique (NGT), catastrophe strategy and Disney method. For...

Area:

Cognitive Area

Competence:

Problem-solving

Duration:

1h 1m

Level:

Advanced

Techniques and methods to unleash creativity

Learn the main problem-solving techniques to make decisions aimed at resolving the problem. Learn to analyze and address critical issues in a constructive and effective manner. Understand what mental maps are and what they are used for. Specialist focus is dedic...

Area:

Cognitive Area

Competence:

Problem-solving

Duration:

1h 12m

Level:

Advanced

Address complex issues by proposing innovative solutions

Focus on the relevant elements and potential consequences, even in the case of complex problems. Deepen the analysis by systematically collecting the necessary data and information, evaluating their quality and completeness. Consider different sources...

Area:

Cognitive Area

Competence:

Problem-solving

Duration:

33m

Level:

Advanced

Critical and systemic thinking and strategic vision

Analyze organizational behaviors and skills related to critical and systemic thinking. Frame elements, factors and plans in a broader scenario. Analyze, evaluate and solve problems rationally. Examine the indicators related to strategic vision....

Area:

Cognitive Area

Competence:

Systems thinking and strategic vision

Duration:

29m

Level:

Beginner

Develop critical thinking and the ability to analyze and synthesize

Distinguish between essential and secondary elements. Differentiate between subjective and objective elements. Structure thoughts clearly. Gather information from various sources, make the right connections and subject them to critical evaluation. Understand correctly the i...

Area:

Cognitive Area

Competence:

Systems thinking and strategic vision

Duration:

32m

Level:

Beginner

Think systemically to have a comprehensive vision

Identify correlations and relationships and create a comprehensive vision. Manage complex information with a holistic and systemic perspective. Build approaches that take into account a range of viewpoints and positions. Have a clear overall vision of the problems and grasp the...

Area:

Cognitive Area

Competence:

Systems thinking and strategic vision

Duration:

36m

Level:

Beginner

Propose solutions based on systemic analysis

Clearly identify all the components of a problem. Analyze, evaluate and grasp the connections between the information and manage complex concepts well, having strategic vision capacity. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each possible option. Support conclusions...

Area:

Cognitive Area

Competence:

Systems thinking and strategic vision

Duration:

39m

Level:

Intermediate

Stimulate critical and systemic thinking and strategic vision

Stimulate critical thinking through a process of analysis and evaluation. Collect and integrate data and verify the origin and reliability of the information. Identify the most relevant aspects, developing a holistic and systemic vision. Analyze the pri...

Area:

Cognitive Area

Competence:

Systems thinking and strategic vision

Duration:

27m

Level:

Intermediate

Guidance on systemic and strategic thinking

Address complex problems, identify appropriate connections and synthesize the most important points. Show critical spirit and reflection capacity. Find original solutions and ideas, exploring possible alternatives and consequences of different options. Modify...

Area:

Cognitive Area

Competence:

Systems thinking and strategic vision

Duration:

24m

Level:

Advanced

Systemic thinking and strategic vision: advanced indicators

Break down and evaluate the variables of a problem. Connect data and elements beyond the present and anticipate future impacts. Consider the broader picture and other viewpoints. Identify various options and anticipate their potential implications. Develop...

Area:

Cognitive Area

Competence:

Systems thinking and strategic vision

Duration:

35m

Level:

Advanced

Lifelong learning: training and continuous learning

Consider lifelong learning as a fundamental tool for personal and professional growth. Ensuring the right/duty of all to training and professional development in terms of hard skills, soft skills and life skills. Being aware...

Area:

Cognitive Area

Competence:

Learning orientation

Duration:

49m

Level:

Beginner

Learning organization: organization that learns

Understand the basic processes of the learning organization and the characteristics of an organization geared towards continuous learning. Analyze the values of the learning organization. Learn to learn and share knowledge with others in a continuous manner. Promote...

Area:

Cognitive Area

Competence:

Learning orientation

Duration:

1h 13m

Level:

Beginner

Focus on training and professional development

Being aware of professional development needs. Accepting feedback to correct any mistakes. Acquiring the knowledge and technical skills needed for one's role. Seizing learning opportunities as they arise. Developing...

Area:

Cognitive Area

Competence:

Learning orientation

Duration:

35m

Level:

Beginner

Experiential learning and personal and professional development

Learning from experience to improve the scope of your role. Accepting feedback in order to get a return on your work. Actively seeking out opportunities to learn new things. Developing a personal and professional development path...

Area:

Cognitive Area

Competence:

Learning orientation

Duration:

33m

Level:

Intermediate

Investing in training

Know the training needs and phases of design and delivery of training. Acquire practical training tools to gain the greatest advantages and benefits. Mature the awareness that investing in training and human capital leads to growth...

Area:

Cognitive Area

Competence:

Learning orientation

Duration:

38m

Level:

Beginner

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Target audience

Public employees of all roles and professional profiles
Managers, structure managers, officials, high qualifications, position assignments, organizational and professional roles
New hires from public organisations
Those participating in public competitions and selections (graduates, diploma holders, university students and high school students, women, unemployed, inactive)

Collaborators, consultants, trainees, interns
Anyone wishing to develop managerial, executive, or leadership skills
Anyone looking to enhance soft skills — behavioural, cognitive, emotional, relational, organizational, achievement‑oriented, and managerial — that are valuable at work, at school, within the family, in social relationships, and, more broadly, in everyday life

Goals

Develop cognitive, emotional, relational, organizational, achievement and management skills

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Possibility for P.A. to acquire and store digital certificates “Soft skills badge” of all their employees, divided by courses, test results, etc.