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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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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Complexity and Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Health Policy, Climate Change Programs, Program Evaluation, Sustainable Development, Agentic systems, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Human Services, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Storytelling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Platform Product Revival

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Driving engagement, Service Recovery, Drive Engagement, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Product Management, Change Management, Active Listening, Program Evaluation, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Information Systems Implementation and Business Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Database Management, Database Administration, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Problem Management, Database Theory, Contingency Planning, Relational Databases, Incident Management, IT Infrastructure, IT Service Management, Service Management, Information Systems, System Implementation, Service Level, Program Evaluation, Software Development Methodologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Psychological First Aid 2.0 with English subtitles

    Skills you'll gain: Stress First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, Emergency Services, Family Support, Developmental Disabilities, Resilience, Child Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Responsible AI - Italiano

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Business Ethics, AI literacy, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    FutureThink

    Modern Efficiency: Use AI to Lead Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Productivity, Operational Efficiency, Time Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Communication Planning, Generative AI, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Communication, Business Communication, Corporate Communications

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Compare Costs: Smart Procurement for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Procurement, Spreadsheet Software, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Cost Control, Cost Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Estimation, Price Negotiation, Supplier Management, Operating Cost, Data Visualization, Decision Making, Value Propositions, Compliance Management, Shipping and Receiving, Smart Goals, Customer Success Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Hands-On with GenAI Tools and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI powered creativity, AI literacy, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Power Platform & SPFx: SharePoint Dev Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Microsoft 365, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Business Process Automation, Collaborative Software, Automation, Dashboard Creation, Application Development, Decision Making, Design Software, Power Electronics, Systems Integration, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Engineering Project Management Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Schedules, Engineering Software, Project Controls, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Scheduling, Project Implementation, Earned Value Management, Project Management, Timelines, Project Performance, Project Planning, Resource Planning, Workforce Planning, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Program Evaluation, Forecasting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Money and Happiness

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Delivering Bad News to Customers

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Customer Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Service Recovery, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Compassion, Solution Delivery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Complexity and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Platform Product Revival: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Information Systems Implementation and Business Resilience: Whizlabs
  • Psychological First Aid 2.0 with English subtitles: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Introduction to Responsible AI - Italiano: Google Cloud
  • Modern Efficiency: Use AI to Lead Productivity: FutureThink
  • Compare Costs: Smart Procurement for Success: Coursera
  • Hands-On with GenAI Tools and Technologies: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Power Platform & SPFx: SharePoint Dev Essentials: Coursera
  • Engineering Project Management Part 2: Northeastern University

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