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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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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Instructional Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Learning Strategies, Design, Liberal Arts, Analytical Skills, Self-Awareness

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Markov Model, Decision Intelligence, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategic Management and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Planning, Case Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Goal Setting, Organizational Strategy, Resource Management, Corporate Strategy, Peer Review, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Smart Goals, Project Implementation, Decision Making, Risk Mitigation, Business Strategies

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    University of London

    Corporate Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Growth Strategies, Portfolio Management, New Business Development, Business Valuation, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Resource Allocation, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Influencing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Conflict Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Staff Management, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Management, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Leadership, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Compensation Management, Recruitment, Goal Setting, Talent Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Analytics, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Digital Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Process, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics, Performance Metric, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Digital Transformation, Decision Making

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    Mixed · 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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    Politecnico di Milano

    Fundamentals of Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Business Process, Process Management, Process Design, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Game Theory, Process Mapping, Organizational Strategy, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Management, Problem Solving, Business, Strategic Decision-Making, Coordination

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Habilidades humanas y de negocios para negociar

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Active Listening, Closing (Sales), Interpersonal Communications, Needs Assessment, Consultative Approaches, Motion Arguments, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Problem Solving, Value Propositions, Recognizing Others

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Ideation, Design Strategies, Process Design, Design, Design Research, Usability Testing, User Feedback

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of the Arts London

    Fashion Values: Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Human Centered Design, Economic Development, Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Business Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    The Health Care Data Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Run Chart, Data Collection, Pareto Chart, Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Data Analysis, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Healthcare Project Management, Data Quality, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Literacy, Epidemiology, Exploratory Data Analysis, Health Care, Decision Making, Healthcare Ethics

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
  • Strategic Management and Innovation: Copenhagen Business School
  • Corporate Strategy : University of London
  • The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work: University of London
  • Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies: Duke University
  • Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers: Vanderbilt University
  • Fundamentals of Organization: Politecnico di Milano
  • Habilidades humanas y de negocios para negociar: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat: The University of Sydney

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