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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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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Information Gathering and Vetting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Business Research, Data Literacy, Investigation, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Presentations, Problem Solving, Resource Utilization, Persuasive Communication, Testability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Leadership & Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Leadership Studies, Team Motivation, Rapport Building, Strategic Leadership, Operational Performance Management, Governance, Employee Engagement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Optimism, Brainstorming, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Goal Setting

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding the Healthcare Innovation Process II

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Performance Improvement, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Methodologies, Operational Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quality Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Operational Excellence, Business Process, Statistical Methods, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Operations Management, Quality Control, Probability & Statistics, Patient-centered Care, Problem Solving

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    O Líder na Era do Digital e da Complexidade

    Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Business Leadership, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Adaptability, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Systems Thinking, Agile Methodology, Digital Transformation, Dealing With Ambiguity, Market Opportunities, Forecasting, Trend Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Creo Incubator

    ريادة الأعمال: توليد الأفكار واستكشاف الأساسيات

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Value Propositions, Ideation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Project Design, Innovation, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Customer Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    London Business School

    Business for Good: Fundamentals of Corporate Responsibility

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Social Impact, Leadership Studies, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Culture Transformation, Decision Making, Influencing

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    University of Leeds

    Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Cell Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Scikit-Learn to Solve Regression Machine Learning Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Machine Learning, Data Analysis

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    Dubai College of Tourism

    Introduction to Hospitality Revenue Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Market Share, Hotel Operations, Hotels and Accommodations, Market Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Hospitality Management, Market Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Market Data, Benchmarking, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Hospitality, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Technology Strategies, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization

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    University of Washington

    Power BI Basics: Requirements to Visualizations

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Business Requirements, Model Optimization, Data Presentation, Star Schema, Data Visualization Software, Snowflake Schema, Relational Databases, Data Access, Data Integration, Requirements Elicitation, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Recuperación de proyectos en crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Crisis Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Engineering Management, Project Documentation, Project Management, Project Controls, Risk Management, Case Studies, Earned Value Management, Project Planning, Project Performance, Performance Metric, Root Cause Analysis, Decision Making

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Professional Skills: Information Gathering and Vetting: Arizona State University
  • Leadership & Management: Packt
  • The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Understanding the Healthcare Innovation Process II: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • O Líder na Era do Digital e da Complexidade: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • ريادة الأعمال: توليد الأفكار واستكشاف الأساسيات: Creo Incubator
  • Business for Good: Fundamentals of Corporate Responsibility: London Business School
  • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
  • Scikit-Learn to Solve Regression Machine Learning Problems: Coursera
  • Introduction to Hospitality Revenue Management: Dubai College of Tourism

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