Cognitive Psychology Mastery™
Cognitive Psychology Course Features
SUBJECT
Cognitive Psychology
DURATION
2 Days
CERTIFICATION
ILM-Recognised
TRAINER
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC
PARTICIPANTS
Leaders and Managers
DELIVERY
Open Scheduled • 1-2-1 • In-House Tailored
FORMAT
Classroom • Virtual Classroom • Hybrid
MATERIALS
Hard Copy Workbooks • Digital Workbooks
Instructor-Led Cognitive Psychology Training
Master Trainer Nicholas Hill
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC is a seasoned master trainer and the creator of 68 ILM-Recognised courses. His training is high-impact and results-driven, presented in classroom and virtual classroom formats. Since 1996, he has delivered training for over 700 organisations, leading to team improvements of up to 234% in performance, 136% in efficiency, and 104% in productivity.
Cognitive Psychology Course Summary
Module 1
Attentional State Management
Module 2
Problem-Solving
Module 3
Reasoning and Judgment
Module 4
Concept Formation
Module 5
Perception Change
Module 6
Sensory Management
Module 7
Speed Reading
Module 8
Memory Improvement
Participant Challenges
You feel mentally cluttered, distracted by competing thoughts, and unable to concentrate. Decisions take longer than they should, and you second-guess your judgement. Problem-solving feels like guesswork, not strategy. You keep missing details, forgetting key points, or losing your place mid-task. Your team suffers from your scattered thinking and slow responses. Miscommunication is common, and progress feels slow or inconsistent. As mental fatigue builds, so do errors, missed opportunities, and avoidable tensions. You fear being seen as unreliable or falling behind in performance. Left unaddressed, these patterns harden into habits that limit your potential and damage your long-term credibility.
Course Objectives
Designed and delivered by Nicholas Hill Academy Ltd, this course sharpens your thinking, deepens your focus, and accelerates your ability to solve complex problems under pressure. You develop greater mental clarity, improve judgement, and remove unhelpful thinking patterns that slow progress. Your team benefits from your enhanced reasoning, faster decisions, and clearer communication. You create a culture of innovation and problem-solving, where your ideas flow and you overcome obstacles. As cognitive agility increases, so does your influence and reliability. Your organisation gains a sharper leader who drives better outcomes through precision, clarity, and high performance under pressure.
Day One
Problem-Solving and Concept Formation™
Module 1: Attentional State Management
Outcomes
• Explore attentional state fundamentals to enhance your concentration skills • Recognise different types of attentional states to understand how they affect your work • Identify the factors influencing workplace attentional states to improve efficiency
Syllabus
Selective Attention, Sustained Attention, Divided Attention, Attentional Control, Cognitive Load Theory, Inattentional Blindness, Executive Attention, Focused Attention, Attention Restoration Theory, Attentional Networks, Visual Attention, Spatial Attention
Module 2: Problem-Solving
Outcomes
• Understand the cognitive processes in problem-solving to tackle challenges efficiently • Utilise problem-solving strategies to apply them in your daily managerial tasks • Learn how to create and foster a problem-solving mindset to empower your team
Syllabus
Problem Identification, Problem Representation, Algorithmic Strategies, Heuristic Methods, Means-End Analysis, Analogical Reasoning, Divergent Thinking, Convergent Thinking, Insight Problem-Solving, Functional Fixedness, Mental Set, Creative Problem-Solving
Module 3: Reasoning and Judgment
Outcomes
• Comprehend different types of reasoning to strengthen your analytical skills • Uncover common cognitive biases to improve your judgment and decision-making • Acquire techniques to enhance reasoning skills to reduce biases in your decisions
Syllabus
Deductive Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Abductive Reasoning, Conditional Reasoning, Causal Reasoning, Syllogistic Reasoning, Heuristic Judgment, Cognitive Biases, Confirmation Bias, Framing Effect, Anchoring Effect, Decision Uncertainty, Bayesian Reasoning
Module 4: Concept Formation
Outcomes
• Grasp the principles of concept formation to make better managerial decisions • Explore how concepts are developed to utilise your team's knowledge effectively • Understand the influence of prior knowledge to enhance your decision-making process
Syllabus
Categorisation Processes, Prototype Theory, Exemplar Theory, Schema Development, Semantic Networks, Feature Comparison, Conceptual Hierarchies, Abstract Concepts, Concrete Concepts, Conceptual Priming, Conceptual Change, Conceptual Blending, Misconception
Day Two
Speed Reading and Memory Improvement™
Module 5: Perception Change
Outcomes
• Break away from the constraints of the insipid ideas that disable your creativity • Manage your perception of experience to open your mind to new ways of learning • Discover how your cognitive processing influences the structure of your memory
Syllabus
Perceptual Set, Perceptual Constancy, Perceptual Adaptation, Top-Down Processing, Bottom-Up Processing, Multisensory Integration, Perceptual Learning, Gestalt Principles, Figure-Ground, Depth Perception, Perceptual Organisation, Perceptual Illusions
Module 6: Sensory Management
Outcomes
• Gain perspective on problems to maintain your performance and keep a clear head • Prevent irrational thinking by controlling your psychological response to problems • Learn to perceive problems through a different lens to solve them with a level head
Syllabus
Sensory Submodalities, Analogue Submodalities, Digital Submodalities, Emotional Association, Dissociation, Vivid Imagination, Visualisation, Sensory Thresholds, Sensory Integration, Sensory Processing, Sensory Memory, Sensory Overload, Sensory Modulation
Module 7: Speed Reading
Outcomes
• Increase your reading speed without deleting facts caused by skimming or scanning • Break free from unproductive learning habits, which slow down your development • Rely on the expansive capacity of your subconscious mind to absorb more information
Syllabus
Rapid Serial Visual Presentation, Subvocalisation Reduction, Peripheral Vision Expansion, Fixation Minimisation, Regression Reduction, Chunking, Skimming, Scanning, Pacing, Meta-Guiding, Comprehension Monitoring, Visual Processing, Reading Fluency
Module 8: Memory Improvement
Outcomes
• Improve your memory retention and recall of relevant or critical information • Run meetings, deliver presentations, and conduct interviews without pens or paper • Experiment with memory techniques to expand and condition your mental agility
Syllabus
Forgetting Curve, Memory Stacking, Memory Pegging, Encoding Strategies, Retrieval Processes, Working Memory, Long-Term Memory, Mnemonic Devices, Spaced Repetition, Elaborative Rehearsal, Retrieval Practice, Memory Palace, Context-Dependent Memory
Cognitive Psychology Training Delivery
Open Scheduled Course
Develop Your Skills
Enjoy powerful and cost-effective learning and development from the comfort of your home or office. Benefit from our practical and relevant training content while interacting with our master trainer and like-minded delegates from other industries.
- Leaders and Managers
- 2 Days
- Virtual Classroom
1-2-1 Tailored Course
Master Your Skills
Solve your workplace problems in private and in confidence. Receive undivided personal attention and explore modules tailored to your needs. Schedule the training to suit your pace and calendar, then watch your knowledge and skills go through the roof.
- Management Level Tailored
- 2 Days • 4 Half Days • 8 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
In-House Tailored Course
Develop Your Team
Engage in team building and develop unity through shared goals that align your team’s thinking and behaviour. We facilitate your team discussions and tailor our modules, timings, and delivery style to your organisational vision, mission, and culture.
- Management Level Tailored
- 2 Days • 4 Half Days • 8 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
Open Scheduled Change Management Courses
Included Materials
- Certificate of Achievement
- Digital Interactive Workbooks
- Professional Leader Subscription
- Pre-Course Diagnostic Consultation
- Post-Course Results Consultation
- Post-Course Email Mentoring
Optional Materials
- ILM-Recognised Certificate
- Hard Copy Workbooks
- Hard Copy Leadership Journal
- Leadership Principles Merchandise
- Leadership Style Mapping
- Post-Course Leadership Coaching
Course Features
- Master Trainer
- 2 Days Training
- 09:00 - 17:00 GMT/BST
- Leaders and Managers
- 5 Delegates Capacity
- Virtual Classroom
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Start
15 May, 2025
End
22 Sep, 2025
- Cognitive Psychology Mastery
- 04 Places Remaining
£895
+VAT PER DELEGATE
Cognitive Psychology Course Reviews
"Nicholas Hill is a very knowledgeable and passionate coach and trainer!"
M. Sunderland Operations Directo Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
"This course was too advanced for me, but it helped me to manage my time."
N. Brydon, Food and Beverage Manager The Elvetham Hotel Ltd
"Following your training, we are now turning around our business performance."
A. Panatti Sales Director Finish Creative Ltd
"The results achieved in this training are above and beyond what I was expecting."
S. Baker Managing Director Merritt & Baker Consultancy Ltd
"You positively changed my attitude toward leadership and management."
J. Mears General Manager Integrated Pathology Partnerships Ltd
"Outstanding and excellent feedback from our 42 delegates over four years."
O. Klochkova Chief Operations Officer Playson Ltd