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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Collaboration For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Decisiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Oral Expression, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Personal Development, Data Collection

    ★ 4.5 (240) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • I

    IBM

    Data Science Methodology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Data Preprocessing, Business Analysis, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Data Modeling, Business Research, Data Science, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Model Training, Business Requirements, Data Mining

    ★ 4.6 (21K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Strategy and Game Theory for Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Culture Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Business Economics, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Organizational Change, Economics, Competitive Analysis, Negotiation, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advertising, Innovation

    ★ 4.7 (296) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern Art & Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Creativity

    ★ 4.8 (6.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The State University of New York

    Ignite Your Everyday Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Recognizing Others, Self-Awareness

    ★ 4.4 (310) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Research, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Oral Comprehension, Ethical Standards And Conduct, English Language, Research Methodologies, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Personal Integrity, Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Research Reports, Brainstorming, Planning

    ★ 4.9 (1.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Journey Mapping, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Stakeholder Analysis, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Social Impact, Ideation, Creativity, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Patient-centered Care, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.7 (425) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Leeds

    Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Development, Design, Engineering Practices, New Product Development, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design

    ★ 4.7 (232) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, AI literacy, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Risking, AI Personalization, Image Analysis, LLM Application, Innovation, Brainstorming, Game Design, Organizational Skills, Lesson Planning

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    CVS Health

    Introduction to Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Empathy, Call Center Experience, Customer Support, Greeting Customers, Retail Sales, Transaction Processing, Customer Complaint Resolution, Retail Store Operations, Problem Solving, Time Management, Conflict Management, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Root Cause Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Positivity

    ★ 4.6 (374) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • 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

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Data Management, Business Analytics, Storytelling, Data Literacy, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, SQL

    ★ 4.6 (5.3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Collaboration For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Data Science Methodology: IBM
  • Strategy and Game Theory for Management: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Modern Art & Ideas: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Ignite Your Everyday Creativity: The State University of New York
  • Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone: The University of Sydney
  • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
  • Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design: University of Leeds
  • Generative AI for Educators & Teachers: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Customer Service: CVS Health

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