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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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    Packt

    Career Growth & Business Expansion

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Professional Development, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Public Speaking, Personal Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Productivity, Professional Networking, Business Communication, Branding, Planning, Web Presence, Project Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Scalability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Operational Research for Decision Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Operational Efficiency, Transportation Operations, Business Operations, Resource Utilization, Operations, Process Optimization, Scheduling, Operations Management, Operational Performance Management, Resource Allocation, Project Schedules, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Analytical Skills, Resource Planning, Logistics Management, Timelines, Logistics, Finance, Research

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Java from Beginner to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spring Boot, Hibernate (Java), Object Oriented Design, Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Computer Programming, Web Development, Authorization (Computing), Database Development, Restful API, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Debugging, Programming Principles, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Microsoft

    Professional C# Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Development Testing, Software Development Tools, Security Testing, File Systems, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, YAML, Application Deployment, Scripting, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Data Structures and Algorithms: Binary Search

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Javascript, Computer Science, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Dell

    Dell Technologies Becoming An Effective Seller

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Technical Sales, Consultative Approaches, Sales Territory Management, Corporate Sustainability, Solution Selling, Sales, Selling Techniques, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Relationship Building, Sales Enablement, Sales Process, Relationship Management, Sales Prospecting, Market Opportunities, AI Personalization, Customer Relationship Management, Business Relationship Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithmic Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Python Programming Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Python Programming, Software Installation, Program Development, Algorithms, Computational Logic, Scripting, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Development Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Coursera

    OpenCL Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C and C++, Scalability, Performance Tuning, C++ (Programming Language), Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Performance Stress Testing, Cross Platform Development, Hardware Architecture, Computing Platforms, Program Development, Application Frameworks, Software Installation, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Cloud Support Associates

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI literacy, Google Cloud Platform, AI Enablement, Risking, Data Ethics, Strategic Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Career Growth & Business Expansion: Packt
  • Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills: Northeastern University
  • Operational Research for Decision Optimization: EDUCBA
  • Java from Beginner to Expert: Packt
  • Professional C# Development Practices: Microsoft
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 7: Pearson
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Binary Search: Scrimba
  • Dell Technologies Becoming An Effective Seller: Dell
  • Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithmic Foundations: Packt
  • Apply Python Programming Fundamentals for Beginners: EDUCBA

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