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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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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Modelagem de sistemas soft (SSM)

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Enterprise Modeling, Business Systems Analysis, Process Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Development, Analysis, Process Improvement, Dependency Analysis, Organizational Change, Feasibility Studies, Decision Making, Model Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Mastering Team Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Supervision, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Cooperation, Leadership, People Management, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Decision Making, Communication, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Everyday Tax Concepts: US Individual, Corporate & Estate Tax

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Tax Returns, Estate Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Compliance, Tax Planning, Income Tax, Tax Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Gift Accounting, Tax, Tax Laws, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Insurance Policies, Insurance, Accounting, Compliance Management, Asset Management, Legal Proceedings

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Empathy And Emotional Intelligence For Sales Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build

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    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, Critical Thinking, Education and Training, Scientific Methods

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneuriat : Idéation et exploration des fondamentaux

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Adaptability, Innovation, Problem Solving, New Business Development, Needs Assessment, Customer Analysis, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    تقييم واستحواذ الشركات | Valuing and Acquiring a Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Strategy, Market Share, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Consolidation, Decision Making, Competitive Analysis, Cash Flows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    스토리텔링과 영향력: 임팩트 있게 소통하라

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Communication, Rapport Building, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Overcoming Objections, Presentations, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Promotional Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Relationship Building, Decision Making, Trustworthiness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Agile Principles and Scrum Roles

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Team Building, Team Oriented, Team Management, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Team Performance Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Team Leadership, Sprint Planning, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Case Studies, Project Management, Resilience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Relative Motion Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Physics

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    Coursera

    Analyze and Mitigate Project Resource Overloads

    Skills you'll gain: Capacity Planning, Capacity Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, Project Coordination, Resource Utilization, Project Management, Project Schedules, Resource Management, Performance Measurement, Management Reporting, Business Writing, People Management, Business Communication, Risk Mitigation, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Modelagem de sistemas soft (SSM): Universidade de São Paulo
  • Mastering Team Dynamics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Everyday Tax Concepts: US Individual, Corporate & Estate Tax: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Empathy And Emotional Intelligence For Sales Professionals: Alex Genadinik
  • Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build: EDUCBA
  • Pets, Politics and Pandemics: Columbia University
  • Entrepreneuriat : Idéation et exploration des fondamentaux: Creo Incubator
  • تقييم واستحواذ الشركات | Valuing and Acquiring a Business: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • 스토리텔링과 영향력: 임팩트 있게 소통하라: Macquarie University
  • Agile Principles and Scrum Roles: Coursera

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