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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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    Simplilearn

    Ethics of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, AI literacy, Case Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Socioeconomics, Social Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Engineering Management, Decision Making, Leadership Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Leadership, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Complexity and Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Health Policy, Climate Change Programs, Program Evaluation, Sustainable Development, Agentic systems, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Human Services, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Align AI: Ethics, Strategy & Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Organizational Strategy, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Strategic Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Making, AI literacy, Business Ethics, Technology Roadmaps, Data Governance, Organizational Structure, Scalability, Risk Mitigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Storytelling That Delivers Program and Project Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Negotiation, Data Presentation, Product Requirements, Risk Management, Professional Development, Drive Engagement

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الاقتصاد الجزئي: قوة الأسواق | Microeconomics

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Market Analysis, Public Policies, Consumer Behaviour, Demand Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Process Map Data using C++ Adjacency List Shortest Path

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Network Routing, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Manager of Managers: Coaching and Mentoring People Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Strategic Leadership, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Mentorship, Strategic Thinking, People Development, Coaching, Professional Development, People Management, Accountability, Decision Making, Performance Improvement, Goal Setting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Resource Management in Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Resource Utilization, Project Management Software, Project Management, Capacity Planning, Project Controls, Administration, Expense Management, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Job Shop Scheduling Using MILP Optimization on RStudio

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Model Optimization, R (Software), Analysis, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Troubleshooting, Problem Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Debugging, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Seamless Salesforce Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, Systems Integration, Data Integration, Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Enterprise Architecture, Restful API, Complex Problem Solving, Business Solutions

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

  • Ethics of Generative AI: Simplilearn
  • Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Complexity and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Align AI: Ethics, Strategy & Excellence: Coursera
  • Storytelling That Delivers Program and Project Outcomes: University of Maryland, College Park
  • الاقتصاد الجزئي: قوة الأسواق | Microeconomics: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Process Map Data using C++ Adjacency List Shortest Path: Coursera
  • Manager of Managers: Coaching and Mentoring People Managers: Coursera
  • Resource Management in Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional: Packt
  • Job Shop Scheduling Using MILP Optimization on RStudio: Coursera

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