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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Influencing People

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Rapport Building, Decision Making, Communication, People Development, Tactfulness, Relationship Management, Social Skills, Trustworthiness, Independent Thinking, Organizational Structure

    ★ 4.8 (4.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Deal Negotiation, Pricing Strategy & Stakeholder Mapping

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Price Negotiation, Sales Territory Management, Decision Making, B2B Sales, Selling Techniques, Negotiation, Sales Pipelines, General Sales Practices, Enterprise Sales, Sales Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Sales Prospecting, Business Communication, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Forex Analysis & Currency Conversion Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Travel Arrangements, Excel Formulas, Budgeting, Financial Trading, Financial Analysis, Transaction Processing, Analysis, Market Data, Mathematical Modeling, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Purchasing, Computational Logic, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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    Credit offered
  • P

    PracticalGrowth

    Lean Management & Process Flow for Knowledge Work

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Kanban Principles, Process Management, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Standard Operating Procedure, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Service Level Agreement, Business Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Service Level, Service Improvement, Quality Improvement, Procedure Development, Expectation Management, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Indian School of Business

    A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Habit Formation, Psychology, Personal Development, Decision Making, Mindfulness

    ★ 4.8 (5.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Probabilistic Graphical Models: A Compact Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Bayesian Statistics, Network Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, Markov Model, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Graph Theory, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    AI Wellness Tools, Behavior Tracking & Personal Goals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Mindfulness, AI literacy, AI Personalization, Smart Goals, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Meditation & Breathwork, Anthropic Claude, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Consumer Behaviour, Stress Management, Personal Development, Decisiveness, Empathy, Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Data Ethics, Behavioral Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    PracticalGrowth

    Recruiting & Onboarding for Today’s Workforce

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Talent Pipelining, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, New Hire Orientations, Talent Recruitment, Closing (Sales), Talent Sourcing, Talent Management, Capacity Planning, Decision Intelligence, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity Awareness, Drive Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Responsible AI in the Generative AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (157) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, A/B Testing, Design Thinking, Ideation, Generative AI, User Centered Design, Design and Product, Data Ethics, Experience Design, Innovation, User Research, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, AI literacy, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Critical Thinking, Business Consulting, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.6 (224) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Matrix Your Discounts

    Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Cost Benefit Analysis, Price Negotiation, Sales Strategy, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Marketing, User Feedback, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insights, Matrix Management, Gross Profit, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Continuous Improvement Process

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    AI for Brainstorming and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI literacy, AI Workflows, Product Automation, Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, New Business Development, Google Workspace, Responsible AI

    ★ 4.8 (291) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Influencing People: University of Michigan
  • Deal Negotiation, Pricing Strategy & Stakeholder Mapping: Coursera
  • Forex Analysis & Currency Conversion Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Lean Management & Process Flow for Knowledge Work: PracticalGrowth
  • A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment: Indian School of Business
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models: A Compact Introduction: Coursera
  • AI Wellness Tools, Behavior Tracking & Personal Goals: Coursera
  • Recruiting & Onboarding for Today’s Workforce: PracticalGrowth
  • Responsible AI in the Generative AI Era: Fractal Analytics
  • Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI: Fractal Analytics

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