# New World of Work Analysis/Solution Mindset (Certificate of Completion)

College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Using Employability/Soft Skills to Create Pathways

Source: https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/new-world-of-work/now-analysis-solution-noncredit/

Twenty-first century workers need to be tolerant of inevitable changes in the work environment and adapt accordingly. Improve your Analysis strength in the workplace by learning how to collect relevant information; develop alternatives based on research; evaluate alternatives; reframe the problem based on research and development of alternatives; make and support the best decision. Learn the principles of design thinking including the roles of inspiration, ideation and implementation.

### Learning Outcomes

#### Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate skills in collecting relevant information.
2.  Demonstrate analysis skills in evaluating alternatives and making the best decision.
3.  Use critical thinking skills to evaluate and reframe a problem based on research and development of alternatives.
4.  Demonstrate appropriate use of inspiration, ideation and implementation in selecting the best decision.

### Program Requirements

#### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EMP 316A | New World of Work Skills: Solving Problems | 0 |
| EMP 316B | New World of Work Skills: Design Thinking | 0 |