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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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    CertNexus

    DEBIZ (Exam DEB-110): Data Ethics for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sustainable Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Making, Business Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability, Business Strategy, Safety and Security, Emerging Technologies, Human Centered Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Leading Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Innovation, People Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Diversity and Inclusion, Goal Setting, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Object-Oriented Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Maintainability, Application Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Decision-Making And Thinking Like Leaders And CEOs

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Critical Thinking, Business Leadership, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Entrepreneurship, Self-Awareness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Introduction to Blockchain Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Inclusion, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Payment Systems, Digital Assets, Stakeholder Analysis, Distributed Computing, Program Implementation, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Information Privacy, Governance, Network Security, Data Integrity, Financial Services

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Choose Best Project Management Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Project Coordination, Decision Making, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Project Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Research, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Influencing People

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Negotiation, People Development, Social Skills, Organizational Structure

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Patient Records: Organize & Explain Charts

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Records Management, Medical Office Procedures, Record Keeping, Document Management, File Management, Patient Safety, Clinical Documentation, Quality Assurance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Financial Statements, Product Design, User Experience Design, Team Leadership, Prototyping, Competitive Analysis, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Financial Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Writing, Innovation, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Ideation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Build, Evaluate, and Perfect Marketing Dashboards

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Visualization, Google Analytics, Performance Reporting, Consumer Behaviour, Business Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Metric, Data Integration, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Budgeting and Scheduling Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Schedules, Estimation, Quality Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Project Management, Scheduling, Timelines, Work Breakdown Structure, Budgeting, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Matrix Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • DEBIZ (Exam DEB-110): Data Ethics for Business Professionals: CertNexus
  • Leading Teams: University of Michigan
  • Object-Oriented Design: University of Alberta
  • Decision-Making And Thinking Like Leaders And CEOs: Alex Genadinik
  • Introduction to Blockchain Technologies: INSEAD
  • Choose Best Project Management Methods: Coursera
  • Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries: University of Cape Town
  • Influencing People: University of Michigan
  • Patient Records: Organize & Explain Charts: Coursera
  • Product Ideation, Design, and Management: University of Maryland, College Park

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