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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


  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Lead with Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Personal Integrity, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Decision Making, Professionalism, Strong Work Ethic, Honesty, Cultural Responsiveness, Courage, Leadership Studies, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Accountability, Advocacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Marketing Analytics for Data-Driven Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Customer Insights, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Relationship Management, Analytical Skills, Target Audience, Statistical Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Strategic Management and Business Policy Ecosystems

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Business Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Systems Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Business & Data Analytics for Smarter Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Harden AI: Patch and Recover Incidents Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, AI Security, Incident Management, Model Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Patch Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), System Monitoring, Problem Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Responsible AI, Continuous Monitoring, Dependency Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Anomaly Detection, Application Deployment, Automation, Dashboard

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leadership in the Water Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Apply Cost & Performance Management Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Budget Management, Budgeting, Performance Measurement, Variance Analysis, Internal Controls, Performance Management, Cost Control, Cost Management, Operating Budget, Management Reporting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Resource Allocation, Cost Estimation, Financial Controls, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Customer Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Influencing People

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Negotiation, People Development, Social Skills, Organizational Structure

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Object-Oriented Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Maintainability, Application Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Defeat Procrastination: Design Your Own Creative Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Productivity, Prioritization, Creative Problem-Solving, Time Management, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills, Stress Management, Self-Motivation, Adaptability, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Automate, Optimize, and Maintain AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Ansible, Patch Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, Site Reliability Engineering, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Incident Management, Problem Management, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Disaster Recovery, Automation, Predictive Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    SQL Infrastructure: Secure and Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Data Security, Problem Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Capacity Management, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Compliance Auditing, Configuration Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Lead with Integrity: Harvard Business Review
  • Apply Marketing Analytics for Data-Driven Decisions: EDUCBA
  • Analyze Strategic Management and Business Policy Ecosystems: EDUCBA
  • Apply Business & Data Analytics for Smarter Decisions: EDUCBA
  • Harden AI: Patch and Recover Incidents Fast: Coursera
  • Leadership in the Water Sector: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Analyze and Apply Cost & Performance Management Concepts: EDUCBA
  • Influencing People: University of Michigan
  • Object-Oriented Design: University of Alberta
  • Defeat Procrastination: Design Your Own Creative Workflow: Skillshare

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