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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

    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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    IBM Program Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Management Life Cycle, Backlogs, Change Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Organizational Change, Responsible AI, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Risk Management, Project Management, Leadership

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Nursing Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Teamwork, Leadership, Nursing Practices, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Initiative and Leadership, Care Coordination, Trustworthiness, Mentorship, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Accountability

    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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    Rice University

    Physics of Oscillators and Waves

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Vibrations, Advanced Mathematics, Differential Equations, Calculus, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Learn to Choose the Right ML Model

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Responsible AI, Regression Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Case Studies, Continuous Monitoring, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    OutSystems Fundamentals Create Your First Web App

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Application Development, Web Applications, Data Modeling, Responsive Web Design, Application Design, Database Design, Systems Design, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Business Logic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Project 2019–2024/365: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Resource Allocation, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Project Design, Project Scoping, Microsoft 365, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Coordination, Microsoft Office, Project Estimation, Timelines, Scheduling, Project Documentation, Dependency Analysis, Productivity Software, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Alex Genadinik

    AI Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership Studies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), AI Security, Decision Making, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance Training, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Analysis, Governance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Effective Time Management

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Goal-Oriented, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Planning, Delegation Skills, Multitasking, Personal Development, Resource Allocation, Negotiation, Scheduling, Strategic Prioritization, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Benchmarking

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Automate, Optimize, and Maintain AI Systems: Coursera
  • IBM Program Manager: IBM
  • Introduction to Nursing Leadership: Coursera
  • Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Physics of Oscillators and Waves: Rice University
  • Learn to Choose the Right ML Model: Coursera
  • OutSystems Fundamentals Create Your First Web App: Coursera
  • Microsoft Project 2019–2024/365: Part 1: Logical Operations
  • Optimize, Evaluate, and Forecast Your Cloud Spend: Coursera
  • AI Ethics : Alex Genadinik

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