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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Resource Allocation, Statistical Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Habilidades Gerenciales

    Skills you'll gain: Supervision, Management Training And Development, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Organizational Skills, Delegation Skills, Strategic Planning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Leadership, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Quality Management, Coordinating, Team Motivation, Creative Thinking, Business Planning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Coaching

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Model Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Predictive Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Network Analysis, Economics, Economic Development, Probability, Market Dynamics, Coordination

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Using Public Policy for Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Community and Social Work, Public Administration, Case Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Persuasive Communication, Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Liderazgo y habilidades de negociación

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Negotiation, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Active Listening, Empathy, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Social Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Strategic Communication, Problem Solving, Business Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Mastering the Software Engineering Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Complex Problem Solving, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    555 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - Electric Charges and Fields

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanics, Electrical Systems, Calculus, Integral Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Scientific Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    204 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Ser más creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Persona (User Experience)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Network Model, Resource Allocation, Excel Macros, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Risk Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Business, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Initiation à la programmation (en Java)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic, Program Development, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Eclipse (Software)

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    435 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Motivation, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Kanban Principles, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Habilidades Gerenciales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Model Thinking: University of Michigan
  • Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
  • Liderazgo y habilidades de negociación: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Mastering the Software Engineering Interview: University of California San Diego
  • Physics 102 - Electric Charges and Fields: Rice University
  • Ser más creativos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Cybersecurity in the AI Era: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Johns Hopkins University

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