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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.


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Popular Problem Solving Courses and Certifications


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    University of Pittsburgh

    idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Planning, Medical Devices, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, Commercialization, Problem Solving, Innovation, Healthcare 5.0, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Presentations

    3.9
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    Machine Learning Using SAS Viya

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering, SAS (Software), Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, No-Code Development, Statistical Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Social Network Analysis, Financial Systems, Public Health, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    440 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Gestión con enfoque en riesgos en proyectos de desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Continuous Monitoring, Project Management, Project Planning, Decision Making, Stakeholder Communications, Prioritization

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas - Proyecto Final

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Brainstorming, Peer Review, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Business Modeling, Proposal Development, Creativity, Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Introduction to Advanced Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Advanced Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Physics, Derivatives

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    PMP Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Management, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Team Motivation, Scheduling, Stakeholder Analysis, Request for Proposal, Requirements Management, Procurement, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Resource Allocation, Project Planning, Cost Control, Project Management Life Cycle

    4.6
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Machine Learning with Scikit-learn, PyTorch & Hugging Face

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Unsupervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Large Language Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Data Collection, Machine Learning Algorithms, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Deployment, Transfer Learning, Hugging Face

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Business Decision Making: Strategy Assessment and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Capacity Management, Cost Accounting, Organizational Strategy, Performance Analysis, Operational Analysis, Financial Accounting, Budget Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Accounting, Financial Controls, Business Strategy, Price Negotiation, Resource Allocation

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Critical Thinking for Better Decisions in the ChatGPT Era

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Concentration, Behavioral Economics, ChatGPT, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Self-Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    112 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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    ESSEC Business School

    Hôtel “De l'étoile” - a hotel in crisis?

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Hospitality Management, Hotel Operations, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Presentations, Case Studies, Business Planning, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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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

  • idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products: University of Pittsburgh
  • Machine Learning Using SAS Viya: SAS
  • Global Systemic Risk : Princeton University
  • Gestión con enfoque en riesgos en proyectos de desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas - Proyecto Final: Arizona State University
  • Introduction to Advanced Calculus: The University of Sydney
  • PMP Certification: Pearson
  • Machine Learning with Scikit-learn, PyTorch & Hugging Face: Coursera
  • Accounting for Business Decision Making: Strategy Assessment and Control: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Critical Thinking for Better Decisions in the ChatGPT Era: Deep Teaching Solutions

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