 The purpose of this course was to teach junior researchers how to distinguish between critical and creative thinking and to practice and enhance their critical thinking skills. Additionally, the course aimed to help them display innovative thinking by providing them with creative solutions and insights. Finally, it sought to encourage them to critically evaluate evidence in research and to think imaginatively, actively seeking out new points of view. This article was authored by Luati Soto de Laredo, Marie K. Norman and Doris Rubio.