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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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    Rice University

    Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investments, Financial Management, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Decision Making, Peer Review, Forecasting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Estimación de la línea base de tiempos y costos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Estimation, Project Schedules, Case Studies, Scheduling, Timelines, Project Planning, Scope Management, Project Management, Budget Management, Resource Allocation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    219 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    ¿Cómo tomar decisiones financieras que agreguen valor?

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Decision Making, Financial Statements, Capital Budgeting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    210 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Compelling Business Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Proposal Writing, Business Ethics, Business Research, Business Writing, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Business Analysis, Decision Making

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Risk Management, Real Estate, Legal Risk, Water Resource Management, Balance Sheet, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investments, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Systems, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Supply Chain Management, Consumer Behaviour

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Communication, Negotiation, Professionalism, Business Writing, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Managing Uncertainty in Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Marketing Analytics, Probability, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Forecasting, Decision Making, Simulation and Simulation Software, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Risk Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    U101: Understanding College and College Life

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Time Management, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    505 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Priorities, Operational Efficiency, Business Reporting, Smart Goals

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Personal Development, Productivity, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Leadership, Empathy, Employee Engagement, Decision Making, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Semantic Segmentation with Amazon Sagemaker

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Model Deployment, Image Analysis, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    ESADE Business and Law School

    Modelos de empresa familiar: del capitán al grupo inversor

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Management, Business Valuation, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Change Management, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio: Rice University
  • Estimación de la línea base de tiempos y costos: Universidad de los Andes
  • ¿Cómo tomar decisiones financieras que agreguen valor?: Universidad de los Andes
  • Create Compelling Business Cases: Coursera
  • Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment: Kennesaw State University
  • Managing Uncertainty in Marketing Analytics: Emory University
  • U101: Understanding College and College Life: University of Washington
  • Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business : Coursera
  • Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional: Universidades Anáhuac

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