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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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    Packt

    Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Earned Value Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Calendar Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Excel, Resource Utilization, Project Controls, Excel Macros, Project Performance, Resource Management, Timelines, Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Reporting, Resource Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Cost Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Gestión con enfoque en riesgos en proyectos de desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Risk Control, Project Design, Continuous Monitoring, Project Management, Project Planning, Decision Making, Prioritization

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Coursera

    Setting Up a Digital Library with EPIC

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, digital literacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    أسس القيادة اليومية

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Teamwork, Strategic Decision-Making, People Management, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Intelligence, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    133 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Adobe

    Getting started with compositing in Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Storytelling, AI powered creativity, Storytelling, Marketing Design, Color Theory, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Tel Aviv University

    Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, Economic Development, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Tax Planning, Policy Analysis, Income Tax

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    136 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Illinois Tech

    Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Operating Cost, Demand Planning, Business Strategy, Revenue Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Managing AI Projects That Ship and Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Milestones (Project Management), Acceptance Testing, CI/CD, Scope Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Capacity Management, Responsible AI, Smart Goals, Backlogs, Project Risk Management, Compliance Management, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Management, Data Governance, Model Evaluation, Project Planning, Case Studies, Risking

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Machine Learning in Healthcare: Fundamentals & Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Software, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Diagnostic Tests, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Proyecto final - Construyendo una aplicación profesional con Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Application Design, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Application Development, Mobile Development Tools, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Mockups, Development Testing, Problem Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRS®

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Employee Engagement, New Hire Orientations, Diversity Marketing, Talent Recruitment, Process Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Customer Engagement, Branding, Human Resources, Collaboration, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Time Management, Decision Making, Resource Utilization, Critical Thinking

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Fast Prototyping of GenAI Apps with Streamlit

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, No-Code Development, Prototyping, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Integrations, Application Development, User Interface (UI)

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced: Packt
  • Gestión con enfoque en riesgos en proyectos de desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Setting Up a Digital Library with EPIC: Coursera
  • أسس القيادة اليومية: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Getting started with compositing in Adobe Photoshop: Adobe
  • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing: Tel Aviv University
  • Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior: Illinois Tech
  • Managing AI Projects That Ship and Scale: Coursera
  • Machine Learning in Healthcare: Fundamentals & Applications: Northeastern University
  • Proyecto final - Construyendo una aplicación profesional con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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