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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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    Coursera

    Develop a UX Customer Problem Statement in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, Customer experience improvement, Solution Design, Business Intelligence, Journey Mapping, User Interface (UI) Design, Customer Analysis, Collaborative Software

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Howard University

    Solving Business Problems with Spreadsheet Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Business Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Business Solutions, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of California, Davis

    Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Dictionary, Health Informatics, Extract, Transform, Load, Analytical Skills, Fraud detection, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Health Information Management, Value-Based Care, Data Mapping, Clinical Informatics, Data Mining, Data Transformation, Risk Analysis, Data Quality, Anomaly Detection, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of California San Diego

    Delivery Problem

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Program Development, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    376 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Introduction to Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Management Consulting, Consulting, Business Consulting, Problem Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Consultative Approaches, Complex Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Analysis, Technical Consulting, Business Ethics, Workforce Development, Professional Development, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Business Acumen, Networking Hardware

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    Technical Support Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Package and Software Management, Technical Support and Services, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, System Support, Network Support, General Networking, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Customer Support, End User Training and Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Technical Writing, Computer Systems, Linux

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    164K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Unilever

    Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Descriptive Analytics, Data Storytelling, Supply Chain, Data Presentation, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Data Literacy, Presentations, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement, Data Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Lakes, Predictive Analytics, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    667 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Analytics Application & Insight

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Dashboard Creation, Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Problem Solving, Workforce Management, Employee Surveys, Generative AI, Performance Metric, Management Reporting, Talent Management, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Predictive Analytics, Decision Making, Employee Retention

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Program Development, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Computational Logic

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    P

    Packt

    JavaScript Interview Mastery 2026 – Modern Roles Q&A

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Problem Solving, Interviewing Skills, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Performance Tuning, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    The University of Sydney

    Academic Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Critical Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Editing, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Research, Creative Thinking, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Writing and Editing, Creativity, Writing, digital literacy, Information Management, Digital Communications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    Organizational Strategy with Generative AI & AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Multimodal Prompts, OpenAI, Agentic systems, AI Personalization, Thought Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Strategic Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Business Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Develop a UX Customer Problem Statement in Miro: Coursera
  • Solving Business Problems with Spreadsheet Modeling: Howard University
  • Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems: University of California, Davis
  • Delivery Problem: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Management Consulting: IBM
  • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
  • Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst: Unilever
  • Analytics Application & Insight: Coursera
  • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • JavaScript Interview Mastery 2026 – Modern Roles Q&A: Packt

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