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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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    University of Minnesota

    IS/IT Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Change Management, Information Technology, Portfolio Management, Governance, Investment Management, System Implementation, Resource Allocation, Return On Investment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Thinking, User Research, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Open Mindset, Project Scoping, User Experience, Persona Development, Project Planning, Process Mapping, Value Engineering, Product Development, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Thinking, Creativity

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    Princeton University

    Effective Altruism

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Economics

    4.7
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    816 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Design Thinking, Ideation, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Open Mindset, Lean Methodologies

    4.8
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    130 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    經濟學概論:誘因與市場(Introduction to Economics: Incentive and Markets)

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Socioeconomics, Market Data, Tax, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Problem Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Support, Amazon Web Services, Communication, Cloud Solutions, Technical Support, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Automation, Collaboration, Incident Management, Generative AI, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    324 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Business Applications of Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Interval Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CVS Health

    Preparing for Your Retail Customer Service Role

    Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Customer Complaint Resolution, De-escalation Techniques, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Building, Interviewing Skills, Problem Solving, Professionalism, Keyword Research, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, LinkedIn

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Deep Research: Strategic AI Edge for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI Agents, Procurement, Generative AI, Competitive Intelligence, Due Diligence, Business Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Talent Sourcing, Leadership, Business Consulting, Market Intelligence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Technical Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Technology Strategies, Agentic systems, Business Ethics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Salesforce

    Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Proactivity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Matrix Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Solution Design, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.1
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    249 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • IS/IT Governance: University of Minnesota
  • Design Thinking: University of Virginia
  • Effective Altruism: Princeton University
  • Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing : ESSEC Business School
  • 經濟學概論:誘因與市場(Introduction to Economics: Incentive and Markets): National Taiwan University
  • Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates: Amazon Web Services
  • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
  • Business Applications of Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Interval Estimation : Rice University
  • Preparing for Your Retail Customer Service Role: CVS Health
  • Generative AI Deep Research: Strategic AI Edge for Leaders: Vanderbilt University

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