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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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    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Value and Business Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Business Valuation, Risk Management Framework, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Social Impact, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Stakeholder Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Acumen

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Using R for Regression and Machine Learning in Investment

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Machine Learning Methods, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Financial Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, R (Software), Logistic Regression, Financial Data

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Influencing without Authority

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership, Communication, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Performance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Culture Transformation, Team Collaboration, Relationship Management, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Statistical Inference & Predictive Modeling Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, A/B Testing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Histogram, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Analytics, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Decision Making, Decision Tree Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    UBITS

    Comunicación visual: enriquece tus mensajes

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Ideation, Leadership, Brainstorming, Visual Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Innovation, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Creativity, Communication, Communication Strategies

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneurship: Ideation and Exploring Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Ideation, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Business, Consumer Behaviour, Adaptability, Sustainable Business, Value Propositions, Prototyping, Growth Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI Wellness: Prompt, Evaluate, Thrive

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Health And Wellness Coaching, Responsible AI, Employee Assistance Programs, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Technical Documentation, Risk Analysis, Technical Communication, Decision Making, Health Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Debug Python Pipelines: Root Causes

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Analysis, Memory Management, Complex Problem Solving, Correlation Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Agile Dashboards for Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Customer Demand Planning, Dashboard, Market Opportunities, Business Metrics, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Agile Methodology, Real Time Data, Management Reporting, Business Intelligence, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Immersify

    Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Solución pacífica de conflictos. Menos gritos más acuerdos

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Empathy, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Problem Solving, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Advanced Strategies in Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Communication Strategies, Communication, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Problem Solving

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Value and Business Decision Making: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
  • Using R for Regression and Machine Learning in Investment: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Influencing without Authority: Johns Hopkins University
  • Statistical Inference & Predictive Modeling Foundations: Coursera
  • Comunicación visual: enriquece tus mensajes: UBITS
  • Entrepreneurship: Ideation and Exploring Fundamentals: Creo Incubator
  • GenAI Wellness: Prompt, Evaluate, Thrive: Coursera
  • Debug Python Pipelines: Root Causes: Coursera
  • Agile Dashboards for Data-Driven Decision-Making: Duke University
  • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify

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