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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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    Coursera

    Practical Project Management for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Crisis Management, Smart Goals, Agile Project Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of the Arts London

    Fashion Values: Nature

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Creative Thinking, Sustainability Standards, Systems Thinking, Design, Ideation, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Job & Exam Aptitude Mastery: Reasoning | DI | Verbal | Quant

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Vocabulary, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Arithmetic, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Grammar, English Language, Data Analysis, Literacy, Decision Making, Learning Strategies, Applied Mathematics, Business Analytics, Verbal Communication Skills, Trend Analysis, Quantitative Research, Estimation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    OutSystems Fundamentals Create Your First Web App

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Application Development, Web Applications, Data Modeling, Responsive Web Design, Application Design, Database Design, Systems Design, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Business Logic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Performance Testing, File I/O, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Design, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Market Research and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Market Research, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Research Design, Data Analysis, Research Reports, Market Analysis, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Customer Analysis, Focus Group, Business Marketing, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Microeconomics Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Behavioral Economics, Policy Analysis, Business Operations, Price Negotiation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Strategy, Public Policies, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Issue

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Story, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Usability, Mockups, Persona (User Experience), User Flows

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Build your creative business using Adobe tools

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Ideation, Brand Strategy, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Target Audience, Creative Problem-Solving, Conceptual Design, Creative Thinking, Branding, Creativity, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Design, Adobe Photoshop, Business Strategy, Adobe Illustrator, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Digital Marketing

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    The State University of New York

    Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Intercultural Competence, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Education and Training, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Higher Education, digital literacy, Communication, Time Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Planning, Medical Devices, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, Commercialization, Problem Solving, Innovation, Healthcare 5.0, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Presentations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Practical Project Management for Managers: Coursera
  • Fashion Values: Nature: University of the Arts London
  • Job & Exam Aptitude Mastery: Reasoning | DI | Verbal | Quant: Board Infinity
  • OutSystems Fundamentals Create Your First Web App: Coursera
  • Java Programming: Principles of Software Design: Duke University
  • Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers: Vanderbilt University
  • Market Research and Consumer Behavior: IE Business School
  • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes: Google
  • Build your creative business using Adobe tools: Adobe

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