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Problem Solving Courses

Problem solving courses can help you learn critical thinking, analytical reasoning, creative brainstorming, and decision-making strategies. You can build skills in identifying root causes, evaluating solutions, and implementing effective action plans. Many courses introduce tools like flowcharts, mind mapping software, and data analysis techniques, which help you visualize problems and track progress.

Popular Problem Solving Courses and Certifications


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    Madecraft

    Practical Ethics for Businesses and Individuals

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Decision-Making, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Strong Work Ethic, Conflict Management, Analysis, Case Studies, Prioritization, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Professional Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Management Training And Development, Constructive Feedback, Gap Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Performance Management, Cognitive flexibility, People Management, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Problem Solving, Follow Through, Leadership and Management, Expectation Management, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Accountability, Active Listening

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Organizational Behavior Skills for Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Behavior Management, Learning Theory, Organizational Effectiveness, Human Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Motivational Skills, People Analytics, Behavioral Management, Employee Training, Psychology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Physics of Oscillators and Waves

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Vibrations, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Calculus, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Tax, Resource Utilization, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Labor Law, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Payment Systems, Employee Onboarding, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Income Tax, Tax Compliance, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    Prioritizing Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Time Management, Action Oriented, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Calendar Management, Workflow Management, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Journals, Decision Making, Project Planning, Personal Development, Process Optimization, Self-Motivation, Operational Efficiency, Open Mindset, Administrative Support and Clerical Tasks, Professional Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Product Ideation, Design, and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Statements, Product Design, Financial Statement Analysis, User Experience Design, Team Leadership, Prototyping, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Innovation, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Ideation

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    University of Minnesota

    Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Talent Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Full Cycle Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, Employee Engagement, Workforce Management, New Hire Orientations, People Analytics, Applicant Tracking Systems, Talent Sourcing, Interviewing Skills, Decision Making

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    Unilever

    Using Data Analytics in Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Presentations, Data Visualization, Supply Chain, Data Management, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, Data Compilation, Analytical Skills, Data Cleansing, Data Synthesis, Risk Management, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI literacy, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creativity, Game Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

  • Practical Ethics for Businesses and Individuals: Madecraft
  • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis
  • Organizational Behavior Skills for Career Success: EDUCBA
  • Physics of Oscillators and Waves: Rice University
  • Microeconomics: The Power of Markets: University of Pennsylvania
  • Cybersecurity in the AI Era: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Prioritizing Effectively: Madecraft
  • Product Ideation, Design, and Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees: University of Minnesota

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