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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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    AI CERTs

    Blockchain for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Leadership Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies, Operational Efficiency, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Launch Effective A/B Tests

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Analytics, Statistics, Estimation, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Business, Sample Size Determination, Data Collection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Project Management Tracker in Excel with Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Closure, Project Scoping, Project Management, Scope Management, Cost Management, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Excel Formulas, Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Time Management, Business Reporting, Resource Planning, Automation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Ethics & Legal Considerations

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Leadership, Personal Integrity, Nursing, Patient Safety, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nursing Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Decision Making, Accountability, Risk Management, Health Care, Medical Privacy, Informed Consent, Regulatory Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Prescriptive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Network Model, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Operational Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Team Building, Network Routing, Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Case Studies

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Future of Work: Mastering Human Skills for the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Resilience, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Creativity, AI Workflows, Innovation, Responsible AI, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Change, Leadership, Generative AI, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Defining Project Scope and Managing Resources in Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Scope Management, Resource Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Allocation, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management, Budgeting, Stakeholder Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Economic Decision Making Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Cash Flows, Cash Flow Forecasting, General Lending, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Analysis, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Investments, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Reclaim Your Attention: Values-Aligned Media Consumption

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, digital literacy, Mental Concentration, Personal Development, Compassion, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Habit Formation, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Resilience, Adaptability, Media and Communications, Productivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Supplier Quality, Risk, and Process Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Management, Supplier Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Supplier Performance Management, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Quality Assurance, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Assurance and Control, Verification And Validation, Problem Management, Shipping and Receiving, Risk Analysis, Issue Tracking, Quality Control, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management, Operational Risk, Operational Analysis, Procurement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Leadership in Transitions: Competences in Just Transitions

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Discussion Facilitation, Collaboration, Cognitive flexibility, Energy and Utilities, Knowledge Transfer, Organizational Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Sustainable Systems, Social Impact, Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Economics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze Logs: Fix LLM Hallucinations

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, LLM Application, Debugging, Root Cause Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Business Metrics, Data Analysis, Analysis, Data Manipulation, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Correlation Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Blockchain for Leaders: AI CERTs
  • Launch Effective A/B Tests: Coursera
  • Project Management Tracker in Excel with Automation: LearnKartS
  • Nursing Leadership: Ethics & Legal Considerations: Coursera
  • Prescriptive Analytics: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Future of Work: Mastering Human Skills for the Age of AI: John Wiley & Sons
  • Defining Project Scope and Managing Resources in Projects: Packt
  • Economic Decision Making Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Reclaim Your Attention: Values-Aligned Media Consumption: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Supplier Quality, Risk, and Process Improvement: Coursera

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