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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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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Cuidar con confianza a pacientes con condiciones crónicas

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being for Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Mental Health, Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Productivity, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Mindfulness, Social Impact, Decision Making

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    814 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Anxiety And Stress Management With Time Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Productivity, Mindfulness, Resilience, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Mental Health, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Coursera

    Craft Compelling Narratives: Impactful Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Strategic Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Target Audience, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Business Reporting, Business Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Time Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Collect Feedback Easily

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, User Feedback, Constructive Feedback, Discussion Facilitation, Technical Communication, Document Management, Decision Making, Content Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Strategic Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Influencing, Strategic Thinking, Empathy, Visionary, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Planning, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Analytical Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Brainstorming, Leadership, Creative Thinking, Data Analysis, Interpersonal Communications, Business Research, Critical Thinking, Risk Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Science in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, User Story, New Product Development, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Delegation Skills, Real-Time Operating Systems, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Proposal Writing, Accountability, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Supervised Learning, Sustainable Design

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Coursera

    Market Research Analyst: AI, Power BI, SurveyMonkey skilled

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Creative Work

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Art History, AI Enablement, Creativity, Image Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Issue, Creative Design, Intellectual Property, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Generative Model Architectures, AI Security, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Business Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Thought Leadership, Project Implementation

    4.6
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Cuidar con confianza a pacientes con condiciones crónicas : Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • The Science of Well-Being for Teens: Yale University
  • Anxiety And Stress Management With Time Management: Alex Genadinik
  • Market Research and Consumer Behavior: IE Business School
  • Craft Compelling Narratives: Impactful Storytelling: Coursera
  • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan
  • Collect Feedback Easily: Coursera
  • Professional Skills: Strategic Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Master of Science in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Market Research Analyst: AI, Power BI, SurveyMonkey skilled: Coursera

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