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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.


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Popular Problem Solving Courses and Certifications


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    Creo Incubator

    ريادة الأعمال: توليد الأفكار واستكشاف الأساسيات

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Value Propositions, Ideation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Innovation, Growth Mindedness, New Product Development, Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Conflict Management

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Cooperation, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Problem Solving, Physics, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Geometry, Trigonometry

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Habilidades Gerenciales

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Supervision, Organizational Skills, Management Training And Development, Creative Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Leadership, Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Brainstorming, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Quality Management, Time Management, Business Planning, Coaching

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Critical Thinking for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Curiosity, Complex Problem Solving, Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Open Mindset

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Support Associate

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Command-Line Interface, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Root Cause Analysis, Amazon DynamoDB, Customer Relationship Building, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon Web Services, Customer Relationship Management, Software Architecture, Linux Commands, Cloud Computing, Linux, Amazon S3, Web Applications, Information Technology, Customer Service, Software Development

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Business Leadership Essentials: HR, Org Design & Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Organizational Structure, Negotiation, Process Design, Organizational Development, Operational Excellence, People Analytics, Conflict Management, Talent Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Problem Solving, Decision Making

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, Usability, Design Thinking, User Research, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Competitive Analysis, Prototyping

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Maximize Office Productivity with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Productivity Software, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Google Docs, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Gemini, Spreadsheet Software, Brainstorming, Microsoft Word, Google Sheets, Prompt Engineering, Business Writing, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Artificial Intelligence, Writing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Learning How To Learn for Youth

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Productivity, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Time Management, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Persistence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Multiple educators

    Generative AI for Growth Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, Personalized Service, Data Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Customer Advocacy, Deep Learning, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Content Creation, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Context Management, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Product Owners

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Product Management, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Deep Learning, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Machine Learning, Stakeholder Engagement, Context Management, Decision Making

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • ريادة الأعمال: توليد الأفكار واستكشاف الأساسيات: Creo Incubator
  • Conflict Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics : Rice University
  • Habilidades Gerenciales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Critical Thinking for Decision Making: Creo Incubator
  • AWS Cloud Support Associate: Amazon Web Services
  • Business Leadership Essentials: HR, Org Design & Negotiation: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate: Google
  • Maximize Office Productivity with GenAI: Logical Operations
  • Learning How To Learn for Youth: Arizona State University

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