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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 Colorado Boulder

    Model Checking with SAT and SMT

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Arithmetic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Columbia University

    Find Your Calling: Career Transition Principles for Veterans

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Entrepreneurship, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Decision Making, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Money and Happiness

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Finance, Financial Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Goal Setting, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    50-Point Website SEO Audit

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Web Analytics, Auditing, Content Strategy, WordPress, HTML and CSS, Content Management, Performance Improvement

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Problem Management, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Debugging, System Monitoring, Servers

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Sales, ChatGPT, Collaboration, Conflict Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud - Deutsch

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, Google Cloud Platform, Scenario Testing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize AI: Plan, Evaluate, and Learn

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Decision Making, AI Enablement, Continuous Deployment, Project Management Software, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Release Management, Project Planning, Predictive Modeling, A/B Testing, Business Priorities, Operational Efficiency, Algorithms, Experimentation, Advanced Analytics, Procedure Development, Product Planning, Product Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Manager of Managers: Navigating Crisis and Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Delegation Skills, Resilience, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Empathy, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Business Communication, Prioritization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build, Evaluate, and Perfect Marketing Dashboards

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Visualization, Google Analytics, Performance Reporting, Consumer Behaviour, Business Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Metric, Data Integration, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Hadoop Projects: Analyze & Optimize Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Database Design, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Query Languages, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Management, Analytics, Business Intelligence

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    AI Project Milestones with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Dependency Analysis, Project Controls, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Project Management, Smart Goals, Project Performance, Decision Making, Project Planning, Estimation, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Model Checking with SAT and SMT : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Find Your Calling: Career Transition Principles for Veterans: Columbia University
  • Money and Happiness: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • 50-Point Website SEO Audit: Alex Genadinik
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 5: Pearson
  • Negotiation Skills So Strong That You Beat ChatGPT: Alex Genadinik
  • Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud - Deutsch: Google Cloud
  • Optimize AI: Plan, Evaluate, and Learn: Coursera
  • Manager of Managers: Navigating Crisis and Uncertainty: Coursera
  • Build, Evaluate, and Perfect Marketing Dashboards: Coursera

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