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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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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    556 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Ethics, Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Contract Management, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, Product Development, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    449 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Planning your Client's Wealth over a 5-year Horizon

    Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Investments, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Behavioral Economics, Risk Management, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    423 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Proje Yönetimi

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Building, Project Closure, Quality Management, Project Planning, Project Controls, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Project Scoping, Procurement, Project Documentation, Communication Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Change Management, Management Reporting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    983 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Presentations, LinkedIn, Cybersecurity, Market Research, Social Media, Recruitment, Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Writing, Technical Communication, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Financial Trading, Reinforcement Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Financial Services, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Portfolio Management, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    341 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Modalidades organizacionales ágiles en base a la Metodología Scrum

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Complex Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Incrementar - Parte 2 y Controlar

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Improvement, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement Process, Predictive Modeling, Production Process, Process Improvement, Kanban Principles, Problem Management, Regression Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Mastering Program Management: Strategy to Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Change Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Governance, Project Management, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Team Building, Procurement, Benefits Administration, Business Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Financial Planning, Resource Management, Portfolio Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Feedback and Coaching For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Collaboration, Mentorship, Teamwork, Empowerment, Decision Making, Active Listening, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    Intro to AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Programming, Key Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Toma de decisiones financieras

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Capital Budgeting, Business Mathematics, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Fixed Asset, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    236 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Approximation Algorithms Part I: École normale supérieure
  • Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model: University of Michigan
  • Planning your Client's Wealth over a 5-year Horizon: University of Geneva
  • Google Proje Yönetimi: Google
  • Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Finance: New York University
  • Modalidades organizacionales ágiles en base a la Metodología Scrum: Universidad Austral
  • Incrementar - Parte 2 y Controlar: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Mastering Program Management: Strategy to Certification: SkillUp
  • Feedback and Coaching For Everyone: Arizona State University

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