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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Develop a UX Customer Problem Statement in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, Customer experience strategy (CX), Solution Design, Business Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, User Story, Customer Analysis, Collaborative Software

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    I

    IESE Business School

    Parte 1: Design Thinking para la resolución de problemas

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Ideation, Innovation, Needs Assessment, Collaboration, Technical Communication, Customer Analysis

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Troubleshooting and Solving Data Join Pitfalls

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Google Analytics, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, SQL, Database Administration

    Beginner Ā· Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    I

    IESE Business School

    Parte 3: Design Thinking de la idea al prototipo

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Solution Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    S

    Starweaver

    Introduction to Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Product Engineering, Mechanical Design, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Creativity, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Emerging Technologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Strategy and Game Theory for Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Strategic Leadership, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Organizational Change, Business Analysis, Economics, Digital Media Strategy, Market Opportunities, Negotiation, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    U

    University of California, Davis

    Learn SQL Basics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Presentations, SQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Data Management, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, JSON, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    CVS Health

    Introduction to Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Empathy, Transaction Processing, Cash Register Operation, Customer Complaint Resolution, Retail Store Operations, Problem Solving, Time Management, Conflict Management, Root Cause Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    326 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Management, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Financial Forecasting, Process Optimization, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    571 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Document Management, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management, Creativity, Data Processing, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    940 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    T

    The State University of New York

    Ignite Your Everyday Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Recognizing Others, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Dealing With Ambiguity

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    310 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Develop a UX Customer Problem Statement in Miro:Ā Coursera
  • Parte 1: Design Thinking para la resolución de problemas:Ā IESE Business School
  • Troubleshooting and Solving Data Join Pitfalls:Ā Google Cloud
  • Parte 3: Design Thinking de la idea al prototipo:Ā IESE Business School
  • Introduction to Engineering Design :Ā Starweaver
  • Strategy and Game Theory for Management:Ā IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Learn SQL Basics for Data Science:Ā University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Customer Service:Ā CVS Health
  • Everyday Excel, Part 2:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis:Ā Vanderbilt University

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