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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


  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Process, Project, and Program Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Agile Project Management, Conflict Management, Program Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Agile Methodology, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Quality Management, Leadership, Scaled Agile Framework, Team Performance Management, Decision Making, Continuous Improvement Process, User Feedback

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Jira: Navigate, Track, and Organize

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, User Story, Project Management, Project Coordination, Agile Methodology, Work Breakdown Structure, Issue Tracking, Organizational Skills, Workflow Management, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Fundamentos de Negócios

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Management, Finance, People Management, Corporate Finance, Organizational Structure, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Branding, Decision Making

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    SkillUp

    Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Safety Culture, Team Building, Employee Engagement, Empathy, Collaboration, Culture, Trustworthiness, Decision Making, Equities, Self-Awareness, Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Huddersfield

    Differential Calculus Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Analytical Skills, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Model Optimization, Logical Reasoning, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Integral Calculus, Derivatives

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Bayesian Statistics: Excel to Python A/B Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, A/B Testing, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Decision Making, Health Informatics, Statistical Programming, Markov Model, Diagnostic Tests, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics)

    ★ 4.5 (27) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Personal Development, Empathy, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Resilience, Conflict Management, Behavior Management, Team Building, Stress Management, Team Motivation, Leadership, Team Management, Team Leadership, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Machine Learning: Art of the Possible

    Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Business Strategy, Business Planning, AI Enablement, Leadership and Management, Machine Learning, Process Development, Decision Making, Technology Roadmaps

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

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Honors Algebra 2: Linear and Quadratic Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Graphing, Advanced Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Correlation Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Future of AI in Sports and Practical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Innovation, Legal Risk, Predictive Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cognitive flexibility, Governance, Case Studies, Investment Management, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    z/OS System Services Structure

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, System Software, Operating Systems, System Programming, Mainframe Computing, System Monitoring, Mainframe Technologies, Operating System Administration, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, OS Process Management, Memory Management, Data Storage, Systems Architecture, Capacity Management, Problem Management, File I/O, Context Management, Software Architecture, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Negotiation Skills So Strong That You Beat ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Rapport Building, B2B Sales, Price Negotiation, Negotiation, Sales Training, Sales, ChatGPT, Collaboration

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Agile Process, Project, and Program Controls: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Jira: Navigate, Track, and Organize: Coursera
  • Fundamentos de Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace: SkillUp
  • Differential Calculus Fundamentals: University of Huddersfield
  • Bayesian Statistics: Excel to Python A/B Testing: EDUCBA
  • Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to Machine Learning: Art of the Possible: Amazon Web Services
  • Honors Algebra 2: Linear and Quadratic Functions: Johns Hopkins University
  • Future of AI in Sports and Practical Applications: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

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