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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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    STARWEAVER

    Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Professional Development, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication, Personal Development, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Professional Networking, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.6 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Madecraft

    The Golden Rule: Building Respect within the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Composure, Emotional Intelligence, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Decision Making, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Assertiveness, Behavior Management, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Communication, Culture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Planning Your Next Career Move

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Visionary, Personal Development, Accountability Frameworks, Professional Development, Follow Through, Prioritization, Honesty, Planning, Curiosity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Business Consulting, Relationship Management, Consulting, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Amazon Web Services, Adaptability, Analytical Skills, Branding, Project Management, Brand Management, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Business Requirements

    ★ 4.7 (65) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    Advice for Leaders During a Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Stress Management, Contingency Planning, Composure, Resilience, Team Management, Change Management, Adaptability, Team Motivation, Decision Making, Recognizing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Cognitive flexibility, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • R

    Rice University

    Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making, Variance Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (2.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Observability & Metrics

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Azure DevOps Pipelines, DevOps, Grafana, Application Performance Management, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Performance Testing, DevSecOps, Event Monitoring, Test Tools, Solution Architecture, Operational Excellence, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Test Case, Performance Metric, Root Cause Analysis, Problem Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Science in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, New Product Development, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Generative AI, Financial Statement Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Delegation Skills, Strategic Decision-Making, Real-Time Operating Systems, Object Oriented Design, Project Schedules, Sampling (Statistics), Failure Analysis, Data Ethics, Goal Setting, Database Design, Data Visualization

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Project Schedule Management and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Resource Planning, Scheduling, Performance Measurement, Project Management Software, Calendar Management, Resource Allocation, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Performance, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Project Scoping, Timelines, Project Coordination, Cost Management, Risk Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Using Neuroscience to Improve Your Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Brand Awareness, Data-Driven Marketing, Brand Strategy, Decision Making, Product Strategy, Sensory Systems Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Business-To-Consumer, A/B Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Core Project Management: Define, Map, and Value Success

    Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Leadership, Project Performance, Proposal Development, Decision Making, Program Evaluation, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Strategic Prioritization, Business Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Project Execution and Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management, Project Implementation, Resource Allocation, Contract Management, Project Controls, Construction Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Workflow Management, Project Schedules, Operations Management, Capacity Planning, Project Planning, Planning, Scheduling, Project Performance, Resource Management, Productivity, Performance Measurement, Governance

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting: STARWEAVER
  • The Golden Rule: Building Respect within the Workplace: Madecraft
  • Planning Your Next Career Move: Madecraft
  • Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant: Amazon Web Services
  • Advice for Leaders During a Crisis: Madecraft
  • Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions: Rice University
  • Observability & Metrics: Microsoft
  • Master of Science in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Project Schedule Management and Control: EDUCBA
  • Using Neuroscience to Improve Your Marketing: Madecraft

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