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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    The Secrets to College Success

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Higher Education, Personal Development, Mentorship, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Student Support and Services, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Planning, Prioritization, Resourcefulness, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Business Foundations: Organizations, Planning, Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Business Planning, Resource Management, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Business Acumen, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Culture Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Acumen, Team Leadership, Financial Planning, Decision Making, Financial Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    CTO Excellence: Driving Engineering Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Leadership Development, Culture Transformation, Team Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Process Optimization, Software Development Methodologies, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Contemporary Issues in World Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, European History, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Conflict Management, Climate Change Programs, Governance, Crisis Intervention, Economic Development, Trend Analysis, Security Strategy

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Linux Troubleshooting Course with Real Life Examples

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, Operating System Administration, Technical Support and Services, Virtual Environment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Memory Management, File I/O, Security Management, Debugging, Service Management, OS Process Management, Data Maintenance, Scripting, Record Keeping, Configuration Management

    ★ 4.3 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Explainable Machine Learning (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative Model Architectures, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Scientific Visualization, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    ★ 4.7 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    INSEAD

    Blockchain Opportunity Analysis for Global Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Blockchain, Business Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Proposal Development, Feasibility Studies, Milestones (Project Management), Business Modeling, Solution Design, Value Propositions, Business Solutions, Business Research, Market Research, Target Market, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Developing an Experimenter's Mindset for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Innovation, Visionary, User Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Adaptability, Open Mindset, Product Improvement, Entrepreneurship, Business Solutions, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Cooperation, Lifelong Learning, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Continuous Improvement Process, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Journey Towards Self Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Social Skills, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Composure, Cognitive flexibility, Resilience, Leadership, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Business Data Using Excel Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Business Reporting, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Reporting, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, People Analytics, Performance Analysis, Business Analytics, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Project Documentation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software

    ★ 5 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    業務効率や生産性向上につながる時間管理

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Risk Management, Scheduling, Time Management, Resource Management, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Expectation Management, Professional Development, Decision Making

    ★ 4.6 (18) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Project Management for Information Technology and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Scope Management, Quality Management, Resource Planning, Project Risk Management, IT Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Risk Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Resource Management, Cost Estimation, Stakeholder Engagement, Scheduling, Risk Mitigation, Information Technology

    ★ 4.5 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Secrets to College Success: Yale University
  • Business Foundations: Organizations, Planning, Finance: Coursera
  • CTO Excellence: Driving Engineering Excellence: Coursera
  • Contemporary Issues in World Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Linux Troubleshooting Course with Real Life Examples: Packt
  • Explainable Machine Learning (XAI): Duke University
  • Blockchain Opportunity Analysis for Global Commerce: INSEAD
  • Developing an Experimenter's Mindset for Business: Packt
  • Journey Towards Self Mastery: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Analyze Business Data Using Excel Pivot Tables: EDUCBA

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