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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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    Madecraft

    Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Courage, Empathy, Growth Mindedness, Persistence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Empowerment, Cognitive flexibility, Personal Integrity, Decision Making, Optimism, Interpersonal Communications, Adaptability, Mindfulness

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Madecraft

    Planning Your Next Career Move

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Visionary, Personal Development, Accountability Frameworks, Professional Development, Follow Through, Prioritization, Honesty, Planning, Curiosity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Risk and Quantitative Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Derivatives, Portfolio Management, Operational Risk, Risk Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Risk Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Credit Risk, Finance, Asset Management, Probability, Banking, Statistics, Analysis, Analytics, Decision Making, Governance

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Valuation Techniques for Special Situations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Income Statement, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Investment Banking, Financial Data, Revenue Management, Microsoft Excel, Operational Analysis, Corporate Finance, Finance, Investments, Risk Modeling, Analysis, Consolidation, Banking, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

    Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Forecasting, Social Sciences, Education and Training, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Human Learning, Organizational Effectiveness, Knowledge Transfer, Sociology, Informatics, Human Development, Economic Development, Psychology

    ★ 4.7 (387) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Model Training, Computer Vision, Logistic Regression, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Predictive Analytics

    ★ 4.7 (848) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    IE Business School

    Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Timelines, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations

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

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Decision-Making and Scenarios

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Business Analytics, Quantitative Research, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Statements, Revenue Forecasting, Decision Making, Capital Budgeting, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Business Planning, New Business Development, Balance Sheet

    ★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Kinesiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, User Research, Decision Making, Display Devices, Human Computer Interaction, Human Learning, Exercise Science, Data Collection, Human Factors Engineering, Accident Prevention, Mitigation

    ★ 4.8 (56) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Consumer Behavior and B2B Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Business-To-Consumer, B2B Sales, Purchasing, Target Market, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Enterprise Sales, Market Dynamics, Strategic Marketing, Culture, Target Audience, New Product Development, Social Sciences, Marketing Strategies, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Procurement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Professional Development, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication, Personal Development, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Professional Networking, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving

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

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Project Management Frameworks, Planning & Control

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Management, Procurement, Change Control, Project Management, Scheduling, Resource Allocation, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Resource Management, Project Planning, Purchasing, Budget Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience: Madecraft
  • Planning Your Next Career Move: Madecraft
  • Financial Risk and Quantitative Finance: EDUCBA
  • Valuation Techniques for Special Situations: EDUCBA
  • L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité: ESSEC Business School
  • Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers: Duke University
  • Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age: IE Business School
  • Decision-Making and Scenarios: University of Pennsylvania
  • Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans: Arizona State University
  • Consumer Behavior and B2B Marketing: Pearson

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