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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Project Management for Information Technology and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Scope Management, Quality Management, Resource Planning, Project Risk Management, IT Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Risk Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Resource Management, Cost Estimation, Stakeholder Engagement, Scheduling, Risk Mitigation, Information Technology

    ★ 4.5 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Design Strategies, Design and Product, Experience Design, Risk Analysis, New Business Development, Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Innovation, Design, User Experience, Business Modeling, Lean Methodologies, Market Analysis, Prioritization, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    PMP Certification: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Team Motivation, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Conflict Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Risk Management, Management Training And Development, Resource Management, Team Performance Management, Communication, Team Management, Leadership, Resource Allocation, Communication Planning, Communication Strategies, Team Building, Resource Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Influencing without Authority

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership, Communication, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Performance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Culture Transformation, Team Collaboration, Relationship Management, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI For Business Analysis: Fine-Tuning LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, OpenAI API, Fine-tuning, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Real Time Data, Data Processing, LLM Application, Data Manipulation, Generative AI, Python Programming, Customer Analysis, Machine Learning, Customer Insights, Customer Complaint Resolution

    ★ 4.1 (12) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Deep Learning in Electronic Health Records

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Autoencoders, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Medical Records, Model Optimization, Health Informatics, Electocardiography, Electronic Medical Record, Predictive Modeling, Embeddings, Applied Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation

    ★ 4 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Present Compelling Data Stories with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Peer Review, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Presentations, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Financial Reporting, User Feedback, Business, Stakeholder Communications, Case Studies, Decision Making

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Act Strategically

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Plan Execution, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Trend Analysis, Decision Making, Market Trend, Market Opportunities, Forecasting, Value Propositions, Innovation, Competitive Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Functional Approach to Understanding Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Functional Behavior Assessment, Behavioral Management, Applied Behavior Analysis, Instructional Strategies

    ★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Startup Calling: from idea to impact

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Sales Presentation, Fundraising, Customer Acquisition Management, Product Development, Market Opportunities, Market Research, New Product Development, Presentations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategy, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, User Feedback, User Research, Competitive Analysis, Lean Methodologies

    ★ 4.3 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Business Foundations: Organizations, Planning, Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Business Planning, Resource Management, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Business Acumen, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Culture Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Acumen, Team Leadership, Financial Planning, Decision Making, Financial Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Introduction to Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Market Dynamics

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

  • Project Management for Information Technology and Management: Illinois Tech
  • Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • PMP Certification: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Influencing without Authority: Johns Hopkins University
  • GenAI For Business Analysis: Fine-Tuning LLMs: Coursera
  • Deep Learning in Electronic Health Records: University of Glasgow
  • Present Compelling Data Stories with Excel: Coursera
  • Act Strategically: Harvard Business Review
  • Functional Approach to Understanding Behavior: MedCerts
  • Startup Calling: from idea to impact: Università Bocconi

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