What you will be able to do
- A short list of the biases most likely to trip you up
- Questions that expose untested assumptions
- A review routine that challenges ideas, not people
- Clear signs of stronger reasoning you can track
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Why reasoning quality matters | See how weak reasoning hurts judgement, trust and results. |
| Bias and hidden assumptions | Catch common biases and assumptions nobody has tested. |
| Reviewing reasoning together | Design reviews that test thinking without starting a fight. |
| Improving reasoning over time | Recognise stronger reasoning and track how it improves. |
Who it is for
Managers and leaders, analysts, consultants, policy and strategy staff, and anyone whose decisions others rely on. No background in psychology needed.
How the course runs
- One session of 3 live hours
- In person or live online
How it counts toward an ICA professional certification
Reasoning Quality counts toward 2 professional certifications. An ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications listed for it, in any order. The same specialized certification can count toward more than one professional certification.


A suggested pathway
One way to earn the ICA Analytical Thinking Professional Certification: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.
How you earn your certification
- Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
- Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
- ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
- Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
- ICA issues your verified Reasoning Quality certification badge.
Why learn with Agile Visa
Learn by doing
Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.
Practitioner instructors
ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.
Learn on your schedule
Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA Reasoning Quality certification?
Reasoning Quality (IC-RSQY) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). Spot traps in your reasoning, test assumptions without turning challenge into conflict, and track how your judgement improves.
How long is the Reasoning Quality course?
One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.
Does Reasoning Quality count toward an ICA professional certification?
Yes. It counts toward the ICA Analytical Thinking Professional Certification and ICA Decision Making Professional Certification. Each ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 specialized certifications, in any order.
How do I earn the Reasoning Quality certification?
Attend the whole session and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified Reasoning Quality certification badge.
Can my team take Reasoning Quality together?
Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.
Interested in Reasoning Quality?
Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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