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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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    Board Infinity

    Deploying & Scaling Spring Boot Applications on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker (Software), Containerization, Scalability, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, DevOps, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), OAuth, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Problem Management, Cloud Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Learning from the experiences of caregivers with chronic conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Patient-centered Care, Compassion, Chronic Diseases, Empathy, Organizational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Pearson

    Wireshark 101: Packet Analysis Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI and Model Selection

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Applied Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Integration, Scalability, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Digital Note-Making for Creative Thinking with Obsidian

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Information Management, Content Management, Knowledge Transfer, Digital Publishing, Curiosity, Creative Problem-Solving, Information Architecture, File Management, Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Productivity Software, Responsible AI, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Writing and Editing, Collaboration, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Sustainability Transition Leadership: Broadening Competences

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Drive Engagement, Community Development, Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Complex Problem Solving, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Leadership, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Prescriptive Analytics Project Ideation

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Operations Research, Advanced Analytics, Process Mapping, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Solution Design, Needs Assessment, Business Analysis, Analytics, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Complex Problem Solving, Staff Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Advanced Negotiation and Conflict Resolution for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Leadership, Mediation, Strategic Leadership, Relationship Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Influencing, Collaboration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Complexity and Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Climate Change Programs, Program Evaluation, Political Sciences, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computational Thinking, Innovation, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    z/OS System Services Structure

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Operating Systems, System Programming, Mainframe Computing, System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, OS Process Management, Data Storage, Systems Architecture, Capacity Management, Problem Management, Disaster Recovery, Computer Architecture, Data Access

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Khalifa University

    AI for Executives: AI for Business Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Preprocessing, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Business Analytics, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Governance, Data Governance, Systems Integration, Workflow Management, Business Ethics, Applied Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Deploying & Scaling Spring Boot Applications on AWS: Board Infinity
  • Learning from the experiences of caregivers with chronic conditions: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.: University of Michigan
  • Wireshark 101: Packet Analysis Essentials: Pearson
  • GenAI and Model Selection: Coursera
  • Digital Note-Making for Creative Thinking with Obsidian: Packt
  • Sustainability Transition Leadership: Broadening Competences: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Prescriptive Analytics Project Ideation: University of Minnesota
  • Advanced Negotiation and Conflict Resolution for Leaders: Coursera
  • Complexity and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University

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