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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.


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Popular Problem Solving Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Networking and Troubleshooting IT Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating System Administration, Network Administration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Network Security, Scripting, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Personal Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Ideation, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Curiosity, Case Studies, Resilience, Cultural Responsiveness, Persistence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Predictor Impact Using Regression in Minitab

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Case Studies, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian School of Business

    A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment

    Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Resilience, Growth Mindedness, Psychology, Personal Development, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Science and Research, Mindfulness

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Applied Financial Decision Making and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Ethics, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Investment Management, Business Valuation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Compliance Training, Decision Making, Accounts Receivable, Fraud detection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Safety Culture, Team Building, Employee Engagement, Empathy, Teamwork, Collaboration, Culture, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Fatal Drug Overdose Data Using Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, A/B Testing, Design Thinking, Ideation, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, UI/UX Research, Brainstorming, Data Ethics, Experience Design, Innovation, User Research, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Critical Thinking, Business Consulting, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Economic Decision Making Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Capital Budgeting, Investments, Microsoft Excel

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Microeconomics Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Behavioral Economics, Resource Allocation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Job Analysis, Communication, Business Writing

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Debug ML Code: Fix, Trace & Evaluate

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Testing, Debugging, Unit Testing, Test Case, Code Review, Root Cause Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Networking and Troubleshooting IT Systems: Packt
  • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan
  • Analyze Predictor Impact Using Regression in Minitab: EDUCBA
  • A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment: Indian School of Business
  • Applied Financial Decision Making and Ethics: EDUCBA
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace: SkillUp
  • Analyze Fatal Drug Overdose Data Using Tableau : EDUCBA
  • Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Economic Decision Making Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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