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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.


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    Alex Genadinik

    SMART Goals And Beyond: Goal Setting Using Latest Research

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Professional Development, Personal Development, Planning, Self-Motivation, Decision Making, Time Management, Productivity, Prioritization, Empowerment, Psychology, Enthusiasm, Coaching, Scientific Methods, Adaptability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel: Intermediate to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Excel Macros, Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Process Optimization, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Operational Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Financial Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Drive Product Success with Data Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Prioritization, Business Writing, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Product Roadmaps, Data Presentation, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Strategic Communication, Risk Analysis, Resource Allocation, Trend Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Project Estimation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build, Evaluate, and Perfect Marketing Dashboards

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Visualization, Google Analytics, Performance Reporting, Consumer Behaviour, Business Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Metric, Data Integration, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Organizational Design

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Ingenuity, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Rapport Building, Resilience, Research, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Code Review, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Artificial Neural Networks, Maintainability, Computer Programming, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Time Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Estilos de Liderazgo: opciones para avanzar en desafíos complejos

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Complex Problem Solving, Adaptability, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Business Risk Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Healthcare Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Medicaid, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Managed Care, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Simulation and modeling of natural processes

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Python Programming, Statistical Methods, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Mechanics, Physics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Writing, Generative AI, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Thought Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Human Resource Strategy, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • SMART Goals And Beyond: Goal Setting Using Latest Research: Alex Genadinik
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Intermediate to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Drive Product Success with Data Decisions: Coursera
  • Build, Evaluate, and Perfect Marketing Dashboards: Coursera
  • Organizational Design: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion: University of Michigan
  • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics
  • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan
  • Estilos de Liderazgo: opciones para avanzar en desafíos complejos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Healthcare Law: University of Pennsylvania

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