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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


  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (4): Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Industrial Engineering, Business Modeling, Process Optimization, Engineering Calculations, Feasibility Studies, Project Design, Engineering Management, Business Operations, Computational Thinking, Data Visualization, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Performance Metric, Business Analytics

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    ITIL 4: Management Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Problem Management, IT Service Management, Service Management, Service Level, Incident Management, IT Management, Change Control, Information Technology Operations, Information Technology, Operations Management, Technical Support and Services, Technical Management, Help Desk Support, Asset Management, Operations

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Personal Development, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Management, Growth Mindedness, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Risk Response

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Contingency Planning, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Threat Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Decision Making, Plan Execution

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Improving Financial Planning with Oracle EPM

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Oracle Cloud Applications, Forecasting, Accounting and Finance Software, Budget Management, Financial Forecasting, Enterprise Resource Planning, Fiscal Management, Budgeting, Data Management, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Month End Closing, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Design and Product, Business Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design, User Experience, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Adobe

    Build your creative business using Adobe tools

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Ideation, Brand Strategy, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Target Audience, Creative Problem-Solving, Conceptual Design, Creative Thinking, Branding, Creativity, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Design, Adobe Photoshop, Business Strategy, Adobe Illustrator, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fornire un feedback utile (Giving Helpful Feedback)

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Team Motivation, Management Training And Development, Empathy, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Interviewing Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Employee Onboarding, Decision Making, Communication

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Python per la Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, NumPy, Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Transformation, Model Evaluation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of the Arts London

    Introduction to Creative AI

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Design, Machine Learning Methods, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Critical Thinking

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Resilience & Leadership: Concepts, Definitions, & Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Emergency Response, Business Ethics, Engineering Management, Organizational Change, Systems Thinking, Organizational Effectiveness, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Risk Analysis, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Leadership

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Operations Research (4): Capstone Project: National Taiwan University
  • ITIL 4: Management Practices: Logical Operations
  • Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Risk Response: LearnKartS
  • Improving Financial Planning with Oracle EPM: Coursera
  • Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Build your creative business using Adobe tools: Adobe
  • Fornire un feedback utile (Giving Helpful Feedback): University of Colorado Boulder
  • Interviewing Best Practices: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Python per la Data Science: Università di Napoli Federico II

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