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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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    Coursera

    Track and Evaluate ML Model Experiments

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Version Control, Large Language Modeling, Git (Version Control System), Data Management, Performance Testing, Dashboard, Machine Learning, Scripting, Performance Analysis, Technical Documentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Psychological First Aid 2.0 with English subtitles

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Services, Family Support, Safety and Security, Resilience, Empathy, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Leadership Development for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Prioritization, Stress Management, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Goal Setting, Time Management, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Communication, Professional Development, Mentorship

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    Coursera

    Automate Data Pipelines: Schema Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Data Validation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Migration, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Transformation, Data Modeling, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Scalability, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize, Evaluate, and Forecast Your Cloud Spend

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Financial Management, Resource Allocation, Resource Utilization, Cost Estimation, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Capacity Management, Operating Cost, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Gap Analysis, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Azure DevOps, Reinforcement Learning, Data Preprocessing

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Economic Decision Making Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Depreciation, Risk Analysis, Actuarial Science, Portfolio Risk, Value Engineering, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Tree Learning, Operational Analysis, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Tax Management, Decision Making, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Capital Expenditure, Feasibility Studies, Estimation, Income Tax, Economics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Creative Work

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Art History, Creativity, Image Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Issue, Creative Design, Trustworthiness, Intellectual Property, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate, Optimize, and Maintain AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Ansible, Patch Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, Site Reliability Engineering, System Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Incident Management, Problem Management, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Disaster Recovery, Automation, Predictive Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Innovation, Communication, Digital Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize AI: Plan, Evaluate, and Learn

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Decision Making, AI Enablement, Continuous Deployment, Project Management Software, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Release Management, Project Planning, Predictive Modeling, A/B Testing, Business Priorities, Operational Efficiency, Algorithms, Experimentation, Advanced Analytics, Procedure Development, Product Planning, Product Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    C# Programming Fundamentals and Development Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Version Control, Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Program Development, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Track and Evaluate ML Model Experiments: Coursera
  • Psychological First Aid 2.0 with English subtitles: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Leadership Development for Engineers: Rice University
  • Automate Data Pipelines: Schema Evolution: Coursera
  • Optimize, Evaluate, and Forecast Your Cloud Spend: Coursera
  • Microsoft AI & ML Engineering: Microsoft
  • Economic Decision Making Part 2: Northeastern University
  • AI for Creative Work: University of Michigan
  • Automate, Optimize, and Maintain AI Systems: Coursera
  • Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups: University of Colorado Boulder

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