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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


  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Trânsito na Arena Política da Organização

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Team Collaboration, Political Sciences, Influencing, Organizational Effectiveness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Leadership, Stakeholder Management

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

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

    Columbia University

    Pets, Politics and Pandemics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Complex Problem Solving, Political Sciences, Systems Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Personal Development, Control Systems, Critical Thinking, Education and Training, Scientific Methods

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    INSEAD

    Análise de oportunidade de Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Plan Execution, Solution Design, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Business Modeling, Project Closure, Proposal Development, Ideation, Value Propositions, Market Research, Decision Making, Target Audience, Presentations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: Team Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Drive Engagement, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Innovation, Resource Allocation, People Management, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Marketing Science e Estratégia de Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Analysis, Data Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Target Market, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Skillshare

    Canva Thumbnail Design Masterclass: Get More Clicks

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Performance Analysis, Image Quality, Photography, Marketing Psychology, Photo Editing, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Driving engagement, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Color Theory

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    JavaScript Fundamentals & The DOM

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Applications, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Program Development, Application Deployment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Context Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Risk Management Planning with Expert Judgement

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Construction Management, Project Design, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Project Planning, Contract Management, Project Coordination, Project Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Cost Management, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of London

    Managing Technology Projects for Business Success

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Agile Project Management, Information Technology, Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Case Studies, Team Leadership, Project Coordination, Team Building, Stakeholder Communications, Governance, Resource Allocation, Communication Planning, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    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

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

    IBM

    System Administration with IBM AIX: Beyond the Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Unix, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, TCP/IP, Shell Script, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, Disaster Recovery, Patch Management, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Software Installation, Debugging, System Configuration, Problem Management, Network Administration, Event Monitoring, File Systems

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Outreach

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Stakeholder Management, Data Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Engagement, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Technical Communication, Advocacy, Trustworthiness, Project Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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

  • Trânsito na Arena Política da Organização: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Pets, Politics and Pandemics: Columbia University
  • Análise de oportunidade de Blockchain: INSEAD
  • Feedback Loops: Team Feedback: University of Michigan
  • Marketing Science e Estratégia de Marketing: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Canva Thumbnail Design Masterclass: Get More Clicks: Skillshare
  • JavaScript Fundamentals & The DOM: Packt
  • Risk Management Planning with Expert Judgement: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Managing Technology Projects for Business Success: University of London
  • Computational and Graphical Models in Probability: Johns Hopkins University

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