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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


  • P

    Packt

    AI for Leaders: Master ChatGPT, Google NotebookLM & Growth

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Business Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, AI Integrations, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Crisis Management, Recruitment, Delegation Skills, Decision Making, Meeting Facilitation, Conflict Management, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Prompt Engineering For Everyone with ChatGPT and GPT-4

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, AI powered creativity, AI literacy, AI Workflows, Decision Making, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Resilience & Leadership: Design, Development, & Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Change Management, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Organizational Development, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership, Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Infrastructure Security, Complex Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Strategic Planning for Public & Nonprofits

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies, Business Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Management, Resource Management, Strategic Leadership, Resource Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership and Management, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Mitigation, Non-Profit Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, Public Administration, Leadership Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Vanderbilt University

    Qualitative Methods for Quantitative People (with GenAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Decision Making, Team Management, AI literacy, Resource Allocation, Generative AI, Qualitative Research, Communication Strategies, Analysis, Communication, Project Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Utrecht University

    Understanding justice and fairness in energy transitions

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Social Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Policy, Diversity and Inclusion, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Allocation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Organizational Design

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Design, Organizational Development, Operational Excellence, Culture Transformation, Drive Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Communication Strategies, Business Process Improvement, Business Management, Workforce Management, Performance Improvement, Business Operations, Productivity, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking

    ★ 3.3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Finance for Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Decision Making, Investment Management, Financial Policy, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Stress Management, Mindfulness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Confluence Support, Reporting & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Collaborative Software, Management Reporting, Developing Training Materials, Problem Management, Data Presentation, Problem Solving, Performance Reporting, Data Analysis, End User Training and Support, Training and Development, Jira (Software), Network Troubleshooting, Trend Analysis, User Feedback, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Technical Support, Stakeholder Management, Document Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Security and Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, Network Support, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Computer Networking, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Command-Line Interface, Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Game Theory, Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Trials, Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Markov Model, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Bayesian Statistics, Decision Making, Analysis, Data Science, Business Analytics, Biostatistics, Strategic Decision-Making, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Intelligence, Statistical Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    ¿Qué financiar en salud y a qué precio?

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Managed Care, Health Equity, Health Policy, Utilization Management, Strategic Prioritization, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Benefits Administration, Resource Allocation, Price Negotiation, Decision Making, Health Assessment, Governance, Health Technology, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI for Leaders: Master ChatGPT, Google NotebookLM & Growth: Packt
  • Prompt Engineering For Everyone with ChatGPT and GPT-4: Packt
  • Resilience & Leadership: Design, Development, & Integration: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations of Strategic Planning for Public & Nonprofits: John Wiley & Sons
  • Qualitative Methods for Quantitative People (with GenAI): Vanderbilt University
  • Understanding justice and fairness in energy transitions: Utrecht University
  • Organizational Design: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Finance for Decision-Making: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Confluence Support, Reporting & Analytics: Coursera
  • Advanced Security and Troubleshooting: Packt

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