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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


  • P

    Pearson

    Critical Thinking and Decision Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Positivity, Open Mindset

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Critical Reading & Research Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Critical Thinking, Writing and Editing, Analytical Skills, Investigation, Research Design, AI literacy, Peer Review, Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, English Language, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Model Deployment, Restful API, Software Design Documents, Software Design, AI Integrations, Application Deployment, AI literacy, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Integration, Software Development, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Java Programming

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Customer Service Excellence Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Customer Service, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Customer experience improvement, Customer Communications Management, Service Level, Interpersonal Communications, Service Design, Personalized Service, Customer Support, Customer experience strategy (CX), Decision Intelligence, Customer Engagement, Service Level Agreement, Decision Making, Workflow Management, Problem Solving, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Ser más creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Persona (User Experience)

    ★ 4.7 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Rethink How You Decide with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, AI literacy, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Generative AI, Critical Thinking, Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cost Benefit Analysis, Problem Solving, Decision Support Systems, Resource Allocation, Planning, Return On Investment, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Goal Setting, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Operational Excellence & Process Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Analysis, Operational Excellence, Tax Management, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Process Mapping, Business Process Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Tax Compliance, Responsible AI, Process Management, Prompt Engineering, Decision Making, Automation, Problem Solving, Microsoft Excel, ChatGPT, Corporate Tax

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Support Associate

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Command-Line Interface, Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, AWS CloudFormation, Root Cause Analysis, Amazon DynamoDB, Customer Relationship Building, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon Web Services, Customer Relationship Management, Software Architecture, IT Automation, Cloud Computing, Technical Support and Services, Web Applications, Information Technology, Customer Service, Software Development

    ★ 4.8 (6.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, AI literacy, Anthropic Claude, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Enablement, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Creative Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Ideation, Creativity

    ★ 4.8 (8.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Environmental Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Policy Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Public Policies, Regulatory Affairs

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    Unilever

    Supply Chain Management and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Supply Management, Performance Improvement, Customer Demand Planning, Logistics Management, Resource Planning, Production Planning, Sustainable Business, Logistics, Analytics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Data Visualization, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (577) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud DevOps Engr

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Patterns, CI/CD, Containerization, Continuous Delivery, Dashboard Creation, Safety Culture, Culture Transformation, Problem Management, Data Import/Export, Data Access

    ★ 4.7 (55K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

  • Critical Thinking and Decision Skills: Pearson
  • Introduction to Critical Reading & Research Writing: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers: IBM
  • Customer Service Excellence Capstone: Microsoft
  • Ser más creativos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Rethink How You Decide with AI: University of Michigan
  • Operational Excellence & Process Management: Coursera
  • AWS Cloud Support Associate: Amazon Web Services
  • Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators: Vanderbilt University
  • Environmental Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University

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