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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 Michigan

    How to Describe Data

    Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Reporting, Sampling (Statistics), Research, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The Theory of the Firm

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Business, Economics, Business Operations, Supply And Demand, Operations, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Revenue Management, Entrepreneurship, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Planning, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Developing Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Decision Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Information Privacy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Co-creation and challenge-based learning in Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Student-Centred Learning, Entrepreneurship, Train The Trainer, Digital pedagogy, Problem Solving, Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Higher Education, Ideation, Collaboration, Analysis

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

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    Pearson

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Project Management, Technical Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Matrix Management, Project Controls, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Business Acumen, Organizational Structure, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    China Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Market Intelligence, Go To Market Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Market Opportunities, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Resource and Enterprise Management in Primavera P6

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Resource Planning, Scheduling, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Resource Utilization, Project Performance, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Management Software, Cost Management, Project Portfolio Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Budget Management, Expense Management, Data Import/Export

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Semantic Segmentation with Amazon Sagemaker

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, Model Deployment, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

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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, Generative AI Agents, No-Code Development, Prototyping, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Integrations, Application Development, User Interface (UI)

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Learning from the experiences of caregivers with chronic conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Caregiving, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Patient Observation, Chronic Diseases, Organizational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • How to Describe Data: University of Michigan
  • Managing AI Projects That Ship and Scale: Coursera
  • The Theory of the Firm: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Professional Skills: Negotiation: Arizona State University
  • Developing Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
  • Co-creation and challenge-based learning in Higher Education: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 2: Pearson
  • China Strategy: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Advanced Resource and Enterprise Management in Primavera P6: Packt
  • Semantic Segmentation with Amazon Sagemaker: Coursera

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