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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Influir en las personas

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Professional Networking, Relationship Management, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Organizational Structure

    4.8 stars, 37 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (37) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Using probability distributions for real world problems in R

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Visualization, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Probability

    4.8 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (37) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Leadership & Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Leadership Studies, Team Motivation, Rapport Building, Strategic Leadership, Operational Performance Management, Governance, Employee Engagement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IESE Business School

    How to Build an Effective Service Company

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Workforce Management, Lean Manufacturing, Service Improvement, Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Operational Performance Management, Business Process Management, Process Optimization, Service Management, Operational Efficiency, Workforce Planning, Staff Management, Business Transformation, Process Analysis, Sustainable Business, Process Flow Diagrams, Capacity Management, Client Services, Capacity Planning

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Operating Cost, Demand Planning, Business Strategy, Revenue Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    4.5 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Target Market, Value Propositions, Operating Cost, Customer Analysis, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Marketing Channel, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Resource Management, New Business Development, Resource Allocation, Revenue Management

    4.5 stars, 58 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (58) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Operational Analysis, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Model Optimization, Algebra

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Ethical Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development, Accountability

    4.3 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Product Improvement, Innovation, Solution Design, Model Training, Generative AI, Ideation, Amazon Web Services, Lean Methodologies, Model Evaluation, Process Improvement, Human Centered Design, Product Development, New Product Development, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, User Research, Risk Management

    4.6 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Leadership d'excellence par le sport de haut niveau

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Action Oriented, Performance Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 182 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (182) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Power System Stability

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Three-Phase, Electrical Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Power Electronics, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

    4.8 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    System Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Flow Diagrams, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Diagram Design, Market Dynamics, Business Modeling, Demand Planning

    4.4 stars, 11 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (11) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

  • Influir en las personas: University of Michigan
  • Using probability distributions for real world problems in R: Coursera
  • Leadership & Management: Packt
  • How to Build an Effective Service Company: IESE Business School
  • Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior: Illinois Tech
  • Business Model Canvas: Coursera
  • Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming: Northeastern University
  • The Ethical Leader: Johns Hopkins University
  • From Zero to Hero - Digital Product Development From Scratch: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Leadership d'excellence par le sport de haut niveau: ESSEC Business School

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