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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Operational Risk and Financial Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Modeling, Risk Appetite, Risk Management Framework, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Market Liquidity, Advanced Analytics, Credit Risk, Analytics, Risk Management, Financial Market, Finance, Derivatives, Investment Management, Performance Measurement, Analysis, Planning, Problem Solving, Time Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • E

    ESSCA School of Management

    Creativity Methods in Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Generative AI, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, AI literacy, Product Development, Needs Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI literacy, Creative Problem-Solving, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Organizational Skills, Education Software and Technology, Computer Vision, Student Engagement

    ★ 4.8 (8.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • G

    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment

    ★ 4.8 (41K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, AI powered creativity, Problem Solving, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Decision Making, Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (916) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • E

    Emory University

    Introduction to Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Consultative Approaches, Problem Solving, Analysis, Client Services, Business Analytics, Business Strategies, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Document Management, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Risking, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence, Data Compilation, Large Language Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (9.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Cuidando a los cuidadores

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Caregiving, Home Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Family Support, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Patient Observation, Patient Communication, Recognizing Others, Stress Management, Case Studies, Health Assessment, Emotional Intelligence, Needs Assessment, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Psychosocial Assessments

    ★ 5 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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  • P

    Pearson

    Cognition, Motivation and Emotion

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Psychology, Human Learning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, AI literacy, Anthropic Claude, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Enablement, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Creative Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Ideation, Creativity

    ★ 4.8 (8.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Customer Service Excellence Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Customer Service, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Customer experience improvement, Customer Communications Management, Service Level, Interpersonal Communications, Service Design, Personalized Service, Customer Support, Customer experience strategy (CX), Decision Intelligence, Customer Engagement, Service Level Agreement, Decision Making, Workflow Management, Problem Solving, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Ser más creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Persona (User Experience)

    ★ 4.7 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Operational Risk and Financial Resilience: EDUCBA
  • Creativity Methods in Innovation: ESSCA School of Management
  • Prompt Engineering for Educators: Vanderbilt University
  • Crash Course on Python: Google
  • Creative Thinking Tools for Success and Leadership: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Management Consulting: Emory University
  • Prompt Engineering: Vanderbilt University
  • Cuidando a los cuidadores: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Cognition, Motivation and Emotion: Pearson
  • Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators: Vanderbilt University

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