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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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    University of Michigan

    Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Sociology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional IQ Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Personal Development, Decision Making, Communication, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    La boîte à outils de l'entrepreneuriat

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Target Market, Product Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Statements, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Adaptability, Innovation, Fundraising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Marketing Channel, Project Finance, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    ChatGPT for Creatives

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Prompt Engineering, Storytelling, Brainstorming, ChatGPT, Creativity, Learning Strategies, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Game Design, Storyboarding, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Writing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Negotiations For Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Communication, Stakeholder Analysis, Influencing, Business Communication, Active Listening, Behavioral Economics, Strategic Communication, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Assertiveness, Creative Problem-Solving, Self-Awareness, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Understanding & Influencing Workplace Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Development, Team Leadership, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Strategic Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Management, Influencing, Empowerment, Culture, Innovation, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Computational and Graphical Models in Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, R (Software), R Programming, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Graph Theory, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Markov Model, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Relative Motion Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Build and Market Your Creative Business Using Adobe Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Adobe Creative Cloud, Marketing, Campaign Management, Adobe Acrobat, Creative Problem-Solving, Presentations, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Content Creation, Branding, Social Media, Digital Content, Client Services, A/B Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Financing for Impact Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Capital Markets, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Investments, Return On Investment, Fiscal Management, Financial Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Decision Making, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Business Strategy, Investment Management, International Finance, Business Management, Market Dynamics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Control Systems, Simulations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Desktop Support, System Support, Technical Documentation, Problem Management, Debugging, Safety and Security, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.: University of Michigan
  • Professional IQ Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • La boîte à outils de l'entrepreneuriat: Creo Incubator
  • ChatGPT for Creatives: Packt
  • Negotiations For Leaders: Creo Incubator
  • Understanding & Influencing Workplace Behavior: Northeastern University
  • Computational and Graphical Models in Probability: Johns Hopkins University
  • Spacecraft Relative Motion Control: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Build and Market Your Creative Business Using Adobe Tools: Adobe
  • Financing for Impact Entrepreneurs: Duke University

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