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KnowlesTraining InstituteThailand

Understanding Logical Fallacies Training Course in Thailand

Master formal reasoning and critical discernment. This course equips Thai professionals to detect fallacies, evaluate evidence, and build watertight arguments.

  • Best forAll levels and teams
  • DurationHalf day to 2 days
  • LevelFoundation to intermediate
  • DeliveryOn-site, virtual or venue
  • CustomisableYes, to your goals
  • FormatPrivate corporate
  • Logic and reasonSpot fallacies and build logic
  • Practical ApplicationTools you can use immediately
  • Private Corporate DeliveryExclusively for your organisation
  • Thailand CoverageBangkok and nationwide delivery
  • Action-Oriented LearningLeave with a personal action plan

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Course snapshot

Course at a glance

The key facts HR, L&D teams and business leaders need before shortlisting this course.

  • Course name

    Understanding Logical Fallacies

  • Primary capability

    Rigorous logical reasoning

  • Best for

    Executives, team leaders, entrepreneurs, educators and recent graduates

  • Level

    Foundation to intermediate

  • Delivery modes

    On-site, virtual or at an arranged venue in Thailand

  • Typical duration

    2 full days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also 60 minutes, half day or 1 day

  • Group type

    Private corporate groups, only for your organisation

  • Customisation

    Tailored to your industry, team and objectives

  • Certificate

    Certificate of completion, where applicable

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About this course

What is Understanding Logical Fallacies training?

Across Thai businesses, misleading rhetoric and bad logic cause costly errors. When teams accept false dichotomies and emotional appeals uncritically, strategic clarity collapses, derailing vital investments.

Through fallacy clinics, syllogism labs, and steelmanning debate drills, participants sharpen analytical acumen. Professionals return equipped to expose flawed logic, defend valid arguments, and make rational decisions.

People with the right skills create brighter organisations and a stronger Thailand.

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Key capabilities you’ll develop

  • Argument mappingDeconstruct premises and conclusions
  • Fallacy spottingSpot faulty reasoning in proposals
  • Deductive logicTest formal validity and soundness
  • Evidence auditVerify statistical source credibility
  • Bias diagnosisUnpack implicit cognitive shortcuts
  • SteelmanningStrengthen opposing arguments fairly
  • Debate skillsChallenge claims without hostility
  • Analytical rigorSolve problems via logic trees

Should your team attend?

Is this the right course for your team?

Assess whether your organisation needs professionals who dissect flawed arguments, verify evidence, and make sound, objective decisions across Thailand.

A strong fit if…

  • Your teams fall for misleading data and weak logic.

  • You see debates turn personal rather than analytical.

  • You want leaders who question unsound assumptions.

  • Your staff struggle to build coherent business cases.

  • You seek a culture of rigorous, evidence-based debate.

Consider another course if…

Professionals master logic tools to spot fallacies and build sound arguments.

Business challenges addressed

What problems does it solve?

Address unsound proposals, misleading rhetoric, and emotional debate tactics across Thai corporate teams.

  • False dichotomies

    Forcing either-or choices blinds teams to viable compromises.

    Builds nuanced options evaluation
  • Ad hominem attacks

    Personal criticism derails objective scrutiny of weak plans.

    Fosters charitable logical debate
  • Confirmation bias

    Managers accept poor evidence that confirms preexisting views.

    Develops rigorous evidence testing
  • Circular reasoning

    Repetitive premises disguise an absence of factual support.

    Strengthens valid premise mapping
  • Slippery slope fears

    Extreme projections paralyse necessary operational change.

    Cultivates probabilistic scrutiny
  • Appeals to authority

    Unquestioned senior opinions lead to unvetted bad investments.

    Improves critical argument audit

Learning outcomes

What participants will be better able to do

Equip your teams to map premises, expose hidden fallacies, and evaluate evidence with intellectual rigor.

  • Audit logical flow

    Deconstruct complex claims into premises and conclusions.

  • Spot common fallacies

    Detect false dichotomies and slippery slopes in proposals.

  • Construct sound points

    Build valid arguments supported by verified factual data.

  • Screen evidence

    Check statistical claims and source credibility thoroughly.

  • Challenge assumptions

    Uncover implicit cognitive biases using structured prompts.

  • Listen with scrutiny

    Identify invalid inferences during live business debates.

  • Steelman views

    Reframe counter-arguments charitably to test validity.

  • Formulate valid proofs

    Test whether conclusions follow logically from premises.

  • Resolve complex issues

    Apply deductive problem trees to eliminate flawed options.

Inside the curriculum

What the course covers

Embed disciplined critical thinking across operational departments to safeguard strategic decision quality.

  • Module 1

    Reasoning Modes

    Distinguish deduction from induction using logical argument tests.

  • Module 2

    Argument Anatomy

    Map premises and conclusions using standard syllogism trees.

  • Module 3

    Fallacy Spotting

    Detect ad hominem, straw man, and false dilemmas in speech.

  • Module 4

    Clean Construction

    Build sound, valid arguments using formal reasoning rubrics.

  • Module 5

    Critical Listening

    Audit live verbal claims during debate listening drills.

  • Module 6

    Evidence Audits

    Test data credibility and statistical sampling methods.

  • Module 7

    Bias Diagnostics

    Identify cognitive shortcuts and societal bias in reasoning.

  • Module 8

    Soundness Testing

    Evaluate premise truth and structural validity with matrices.

  • Module 9

    Professional Logic

    Apply formal argumentation principles to complex legal briefs.

  • Module 10

    Reasoning Journals

    Track personal rhetorical flaws using reflective review logs.

  • Module 11

    Respectful Debate

    Practise charitable reframing and steelmanning exercises.

  • Module 12

    Logic in Practice

    Solve messy operational problems using deductive decision trees.

How the learning happens

How participants learn

The course combines several learning methods for an engaging, practical and memorable experience. Participants learn by doing, sharing and applying skills to real workplace situations.

Real learning happens when people connect, practise and apply.

Learn · Share · Practise · Grow
  1. Facilitator input

    Short, focused inputs introduce the key concepts.

  2. Guided discussion

    Share ideas, exchange perspectives and learn from others.

  3. Case studies

    Analyse real-life workplace cases and examples.

  4. Group exercises

    Practise skills through role-plays and team activities.

  5. Reflection

    Journaling and feedback to lock in key takeaways.

  6. Action planning

    Create a personal plan to put learning into practice.

Where these skills show up

Where participants can apply these skills

Cultivate professionals who combine analytical clarity with respectful, evidence-based dialogue.

  • Work smarter
  • Collaborate better
  • Solve real problems
  • Create lasting impact
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  • In board presentations

    Expose flawed logic and unsupported claims gently.

  • In proposal reviews

    Verify whether project conclusions follow premises.

  • With pushy vendors

    Spot manipulative sales rhetoric and false dilemmas.

  • In strategy sessions

    Screen market forecasts for circular justifications.

  • In team debates

    Reframe heated attacks into rigorous evidence audits.

  • In risk reviews

    Dissect exaggerated slippery slope projections.

  • With client talks

    Counter unverified claims using factual logic.

  • In post-mortems

    Trace flawed reasoning that caused project errors.

Who should join

Who should attend

Develop objective discernment, eliminate cognitive blind spots, and foster rational debate across teams.

  • Executives and managers

    Audit business cases and eliminate bad logic.

  • Team leaders

    Guide team debates with intellectual clarity.

  • Employees and project teams

    Question assumptions and build valid plans.

  • Entrepreneurs

    Spot misleading pitches and flawed data fast.

  • Educators and trainers

    Teach rigorous reasoning and debate tools.

  • Recent graduates

    Develop sharp critical reasoning skills.

Group size

Agreed with you in your proposal

We keep numbers small enough for everyone to take part in discussion and hands-on practice. Discounts are available for more than 2 participants.

Entry point

Prerequisites and experience level

Transform intuitive thinkers into sharp analytical communicators who evaluate every claim with rigor.

  • Analytical staff

    Equips knowledge workers with critical thinking tools.

  • Decision-makers

    Refines argument evaluation and evidence screening.

  • Any sector

    Applies universal logic principles across industries.

  • Zero prerequisites

    Demands no previous training in formal philosophy.

Sample agenda

Inside the two days

A two-day journey from foundational logic rungs on Day One to real-world corporate application on Day Two.

  • 2 daysOn-site, virtual or at a venue
  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Each day
  • InteractiveDiscussions, exercises and group activities
  • PracticalReal workplace scenarios and cases
  • Action-focusedLeave with a personal action plan

Logic and argument anatomy

TimeSession
09:00 – 09:30Welcome and course overviewIntroductions, objectives and expectations
09:30 – 10:45The changing workplaceLogic principles and rhetoric
11:00 – 12:30Reasoning modesSyllogisms and argument structure
12:30 – 13:30Lunch break
13:30 – 15:00Argument anatomy and reasoning journalsFallacy detection drills
15:15 – 16:45Respectful debateEvidence audit tools
16:45 – 17:00Reflection and Day One wrap-upKey takeaways and Q&A

Applied fallacies and debate

TimeSession
09:00 – 10:30Critical listening and bias diagnosticsCognitive bias diagnostics
10:45 – 12:00Clean constructionValidity and soundness scorecards
12:00 – 13:00Lunch break
13:00 – 14:30Fallacy spottingRespectful debate and steelmanning
14:45 – 16:15Evidence audits and soundness testingWorkplace logic application plan
16:15 – 16:45Action planning and commitmentsPersonal action plans and next steps
16:45 – 17:00Course wrap-upKey takeaways and Q&A

This agenda is illustrative and can be adjusted to suit your team’s objectives, industry and preferred duration.

Delivery options

Format, customisation and facilitator matching

Choose how the course is delivered and tailor it to your needs. We match an experienced facilitator to your team, industry and learning objectives. Want a programme designed entirely around your team? Explore our customized training.

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Delivery formats

  • On-siteAt your premises
  • VirtualLive and interactive online
  • Arranged venueWe arrange a suitable venue

Customisation options

  • Examples and cases from your industry
  • Focus on your team’s priority skills and gaps
  • Your tools, systems and terminology
  • Activities built around real challenges
  • Adjustable duration and modules
Pre-course consultation

We start by understanding your goals, context and challenges.

Customisation never dilutes the core skills. We adapt the examples, tools and emphasis, not the quality or depth of learning.

Our 5-step facilitator matching

  1. 1

    Understand your audienceWe learn about your team, goals and challenges.
  2. 2

    Match the facilitatorA subject expert whose style suits your team.
  3. 3

    Align to your industryExamples and cases that fit your sector.
  4. 4

    Confirm the outcomesWe agree the focus and what success looks like.
  5. 5

    Finalise logisticsDates, format and venue, arranged with you.

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Learning resources

What participants receive

Practical resources that support learning during and after the course, and help your people put new skills to work.

  • Course workbook

    Content, summaries and activities for every module.

  • Templates and worksheets

    Ready-to-use tools to apply learning at work.

  • Action plan template

    Turn learning into clear next steps.

  • Job aids and quick guides

    Key models, checklists and frameworks for daily use.

  • Digital resources

    Additional reading and materials, where applicable.

  • Certificate of completion

    From Knowles Training Institute, where applicable.

Pricing and investment

Fees and training options

Choose the option that best fits your team. Every option includes expert facilitation, quality materials and a learning experience tailored to you.

  • Lunch talk60-minute session

    USD 679.97

    per session


    A focused, high-impact session for lunch-and-learn events.

  • Half dayHalf-day course

    USD 289.97

    per participant


    Interactive, practical training for busy teams.

  • 1 day9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    USD 439.97

    per participant


    A comprehensive learning experience with practical application.

  • Full course
    2 days9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day

    USD 589.97

    per participant


    In-depth training for deeper skill development and lasting impact.

Group discounts

Discounts are available for more than 2 participants.

Group size

Agreed with you in your proposal.

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All prices are in US dollars (USD).

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Participant feedback

What participants say

Real feedback from participants’ post-course forms, shown word for word.

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Why Knowles

Why organisations choose us

Practical, tailored training that helps organisations build stronger people, teams and workplaces.

  • Practical workplace application

    Tools and techniques people can use on the job straight away.

  • Training since 2010

    More than 1,500 courses and lunch talks, delivered to over 500 organisations.

  • Private corporate format

    Tailored to your team, industry and business goals.

  • Adaptable to different teams

    Pitched for every level, from new hires to senior leaders.

  • Clear action plans

    Every participant turns learning into practical next steps at work.

  • Nationwide Thailand delivery

    At your office or a suitable venue, in Bangkok and across Thailand.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common questions about our Understanding Logical Fallacies course.

  • 01Can the course be customised for our organisation?

    Yes. We can use examples and cases from your industry, focus on your team’s priority skills and gaps, include your tools, systems and terminology, build activities around your real challenges, and adjust the duration and modules.

  • 02Is this a public course or private training?

    It is private corporate training, delivered only for your organisation, so the content and examples can focus on your team.

  • 03Do participants receive a certificate?

    Yes. A certificate of completion from Knowles Training Institute is issued where applicable.

  • 04How many people can join a session?

    Group size is agreed with you as part of the proposal. We keep numbers small enough for everyone to take part in discussion and hands-on practice.

  • 05Can the course be delivered virtually?

    Yes. You can choose live, interactive virtual training, on-site training at your premises, or training at an arranged venue.

  • 06Do you deliver training outside Bangkok?

    Yes. The course is also available in cities across Thailand, including Chiang Mai, Nonthaburi, Hat Yai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Pattaya, Phuket City, Udon Thani and Surat Thani.

  • 07What are the available duration options?

    The full course runs over 2 days, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is also available as a 1-day course, a half-day course or a 60-minute lunch talk.

  • 08Are there any prerequisites for this course?

    No. There are no technical prerequisites and no specialised tools are needed. Participants should be willing to discuss workplace situations and join practical activities.

  • 09Is the course suitable for all industries?

    Yes. The skills apply across functions and industries, and we tailor the examples and cases to your sector.

  • 10Can you provide a short lunch talk version?

    Yes. A 60-minute Understanding Logical Fallacies lunch talk is available for USD 679.97 per session.

  • 11How much does the course cost?

    Half day USD 289.97, 1 day USD 439.97 and 2 days USD 589.97 per participant. The 60-minute lunch talk is USD 679.97 per session. All prices are in US dollars.

  • 12Are there group discounts available?

    Yes. Discounts are available for more than 2 participants. Request a quote for your team.

  • 13How far in advance should we book?

    Contact us as early as you can with your preferred dates, and we will confirm availability and the next steps.

  • 14Can you include our company’s tools and terminology?

    Yes. We can build in your tools, systems and terminology, along with examples from your workplace, so the content reflects how your organisation works.

  • 15Will participants receive course materials?

    Yes. Participants receive a course workbook, practical templates and worksheets, an action plan template, job aids and quick reference guides, plus digital resources where applicable.

  • 16Can you help us with post-training support?

    Participants keep their workbook, templates and action plan to use after the course. Tell us what further support you would like, such as a follow-up session, and we can discuss including it in your proposal.

  • 17Do you provide a sample agenda?

    Yes. See the illustrative two-day agenda on this page. It can be adjusted to your objectives, industry and preferred duration.

  • 18Can we request a specific training date?

    Yes. Share your preferred dates in your enquiry and we will confirm availability with you.

  • 19What happens after we send an enquiry?

    We aim to get back to you in less than one working day. We then clarify your needs, recommend the right format and send a proposal for you to review.

  • 20Who can we contact for more information?

    Use the enquiry form on this page or email [email protected], and our training consultants will get back to you.

Training across Thailand

On-site, online or at an arranged venue – nationwide

We deliver training across Bangkok and all major regions in Thailand. Whether you need on-site training at your premises, a virtual program, or an arranged venue, we make it simple to roll out learning for your teams nationwide.

  • On-site
    at your premises

    We come to you, anywhere in Thailand.

  • Online
    virtual training

    Interactive and engaging live sessions.

  • Arranged venue
    nationwide

    We can arrange a suitable venue for you.

  • Multi-site
    rollout

    Consistent training across multiple locations.

Map of Thailand showing training regions: Northern, Northeastern, Central, Eastern and SouthernNorthern RegionChiang MaiChiang RaiLampangand moreCentral RegionBangkokAyutthayaPathum Thaniand moreNortheastern RegionKhon KaenUdon ThaniNakhon Ratchasimaand moreEastern RegionChon BuriRayongPattayaand moreSouthern RegionPhuketSurat ThaniHat Yaiand more
  • Northern Region Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang and more
  • Northeastern Region Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Nakhon Ratchasima and more
  • Central Region Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani and more
  • Eastern Region Chon Buri, Rayong, Pattaya and more
  • Southern Region Phuket, Surat Thani, Hat Yai and more

How it works

From enquiry to delivery

A simple, supportive process, from your first enquiry to a successful training day.

  1. 1. Enquiry

    Tell us about your team and training needs.

  2. 2. Consultation

    We discuss your objectives, audience and preferred approach.

  3. 3. Proposal

    Receive a tailored proposal with format, duration and fees.

  4. 4. Scheduling

    Confirm the dates, format and logistics that work for you.

  5. 5. Delivery

    Your team takes part in an engaging, practical course.

We aim to reply in less than one working day. Start your enquiry

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Build a future-ready workforce for a stronger Thailand

Equip your people with the skills, mindset and practical tools to thrive in a changing world. Partner with Knowles Training Institute to build a more capable, innovative and resilient organisation.

  • Tailored for your organisationReal workplace impact
  • Flexible delivery across ThailandOn-site, virtual or at a venue
  • A more capable workforcePractical, future-ready skills

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Discuss your needs and explore options with no obligation.

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Our training consultants will discuss your needs and recommend the right format for your team.

What happens next

  1. 1

    We reply quicklyIn less than one working day.

  2. 2

    We discuss your goalsYour team, objectives and preferred format.

  3. 3

    You receive a proposalA tailored plan with format, duration and fees.

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