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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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    Microsoft

    Program Finance and Investment

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Procurement, Cost Management, Return On Investment, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Project Performance, Project Estimation, Microsoft 365, Project Finance, Investment Management, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Assertiveness, Proposal Development, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Planning, Cognitive flexibility

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    Emory University

    Understanding Violence

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Public Health, Conflict Management, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Child Welfare

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    305 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing a Systems Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Community Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Cost Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Income Statement, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Inventory Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Gross Profit, Strategic Decision-Making, Accounting, Product Planning, Resource Allocation, Product Assortment, Depreciation, Financial Accounting, Production Process, Financial Statements, Price Negotiation, Capacity Management, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    370 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    A Business Approach to Sustainable Landscape Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Business Modeling, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Science, Case Studies, Complex Problem Solving, Cost Benefit Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Workforce Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability, Growth Mindedness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    380 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Big Data, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    290 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Blockchain, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Digital Transformation, Court Systems, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Innovation, Virtual Environment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Cost Management, Accounting, Product Planning, Resource Allocation, Depreciation, Production Process, Financial Accounting, Operating Expense

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    212 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Data Driven Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Software, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Estimation, R (Software), Data Visualization, Risk Analysis, Probability, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Return On Investment, Probability & Statistics, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Program Finance and Investment: Microsoft
  • Negotiation Skills: Packt
  • Understanding Violence: Emory University
  • Developing a Systems Mindset: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cost Accounting: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • A Business Approach to Sustainable Landscape Restoration: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University
  • Basics of entrepreneurship: thinking and doing : ESSEC Business School
  • Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
  • Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law: Universidad Austral

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