HIGHLIGHTS

Here are some of the highlights of this micro-credential.

  • No admission requirements, no application process, no pre-requisites, open to anyone

  • Learn at your own pace using a computer, tablet or smartphone

  • Take up to 90 days to complete the course

  • Receive a certificate of course completion and digital badge for successfully completing the course which can be shared on social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), downloaded as a PDF, or even embedded in an email signature

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:

  • Describe the differences between problem-solving and decision-making

  • Identify the various types of problem-solving and decision-making methods and techniques

  • Describe the problem-solving process and how decision-making fits into that process

  • Discuss strategies and techniques for effective problem-solving and decision-making practices

  • Describe how to handle situations when barriers and stakeholders impede the problem-solving and decision-making processes

Curriculum

    1. Before we begin...

    2. Introduction from Sault College's eLearning Department

    3. What is asynchronous online self-directed learning?

    4. Navigation

    5. Learner Resources and Supports

    6. Technology Requirements

    7. Privacy and Accessibility Policies

    8. Learner Introductions

    9. Discussion Forum

    10. Technical Discussion Forum

    11. Frequently Asked Questions

    12. Help & Contact Information

    1. Welcome and Micro-credential Information

    2. Learning Outcomes

    1. Definitions and Terms

    2. Discussion Forum: Effective Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills

    1. Problem-Solving - Importance, Process, & Techniques

    2. Lesson 2 Quiz

    3. Scenario-Based Learning

    1. Decision-Making – Importance, Process, & Techniques

    2. Lesson 3 Quiz

    1. Skill-sets, Decision-making Barriers, & Stakeholders

    2. Lesson 4 Quiz

    3. Scenario-Based Learning # 2

About this course

  • $89.00
  • 26 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Course Author

Course Developer Scott Haddy

Scott Haddy has been involved in the metals industry for over 42 years. During that time, Scott has been directly involved in a wide variety of disciplines including Operations, Metallurgy, Quality & Sales just to name a few. He was trained by a myriad of experienced mentors who positioned him to manage increasing levels of responsibility at one of Canada’s primary steel producers - Stelco Inc. During that time, Scott dealt directly and indirectly with a wide range of market sectors over a broad geographic base. Scott also held senior operational and technical management positions in firms involved in the metals distribution and processing sectors. He has been involved in flat rolled and long products, in both carbon and stainless steel, and presently provides consultation services through a company known as Metal Smart Consulting Services. Prior to entering the metals industry, Scott graduated from University of Toronto in Health Sciences – Nuclear Physics and McMaster University Engineering Dept – Metallurgy of Iron & Steel Certification.