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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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    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Data Entry, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management, Auditing, Analytics

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Organizational innovation and creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Lean Methodologies, Customer Engagement, Business Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Claude AI and Prompting for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Document Management, Context Engineering, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Scrimba

    Frontend Developer Interview Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Responsive Web Design, Computational Thinking, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, React.js, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Algorithms, Interviewing Skills, UI Components, Professional Development, Web Presence, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Computational Logic, Web Development, Javascript, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Become a C++ Pro: The Ultimate Developer Guide

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Debugging, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Development Environment, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Data Persistence, Algorithms, Data Management, Computational Logic

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Graph Theory

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Game Theory, Decision Intelligence, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Maintainability, Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Case, Program Development, Debugging, Software Development, Python Programming, Agile Methodology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Overview of Automotive SPICE

    Skills you'll gain: Process Driven Development, Software Quality Assurance, Process Management, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Requirements Analysis, Process Modeling, Quality Control

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Career Foundations: A Toolkit to Build Your Future

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Innovation, Accountability, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Logical Reasoning, Organizational Skills, Decision Making, Human Resources, Time Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Scrimba

    Data Structures and Algorithms: Merge Sort

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Machine Learning Methods

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Howard University

    Cloud Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Cloud Platforms, Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Infrastructure Security, Mainframe Technologies, Private Cloud, Technology Strategies, Business Solutions, Data Centers

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value: Illinois Tech
  • Organizational innovation and creativity: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Claude AI and Prompting for Everyone: Edureka
  • Frontend Developer Interview Practice: Scrimba
  • Become a C++ Pro: The Ultimate Developer Guide: Packt
  • An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science: University of Leeds
  • Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Test-Driven Development Overview: LearnQuest
  • Overview of Automotive SPICE: EDUCBA
  • Career Foundations: A Toolkit to Build Your Future: The State University of New York

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