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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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Popular Problem Solving Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Practical Project Management for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Crisis Management, Smart Goals, Agile Project Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    The 5 Voices: Effectively Communicate with Everyone You Lead

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Building, Leadership, Management Training And Development, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Communication, Empathy, Change Management, Innovation, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Draft Winning RFPs and RFQs

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Timelines, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Procurement, Requirements Management, Purchasing, Bidding, Project Documentation, Vendor Management, Facility Management, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Planning Time, Cost, and Scope

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Project Scoping, Scheduling, Budgeting, Project Planning, Timelines, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Time Management, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Copenhagen Business School

    An Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Decision Making, Brand Management, Human Learning, Customer Insights, Market Research, Business Ethics, Marketing, Advertising, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Jira: Navigate, Track, and Organize

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, User Story, Project Management, Project Coordination, Agile Methodology, Work Breakdown Structure, Issue Tracking, Organizational Skills, Workflow Management, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Assist Investigations を使用した AI によるトラブルシューティング

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Problem Management, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Support, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Software, Software Development, Interviewing Skills, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Back-End Web Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Transform and Validate Real-Time Data Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Power BI, Data Quality, Dashboard, PySpark, Business Intelligence, Data Integrity, Data Governance, CI/CD, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Influencing People

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Negotiation, People Development, Social Skills, Organizational Structure

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel: Intermediate to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Excel Macros, Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Process Optimization, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Operational Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Financial Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Practical Project Management for Managers: Coursera
  • The 5 Voices: Effectively Communicate with Everyone You Lead: John Wiley & Sons
  • Draft Winning RFPs and RFQs: Coursera
  • Project Management: Planning Time, Cost, and Scope: Logical Operations
  • An Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing : Copenhagen Business School
  • Jira: Navigate, Track, and Organize: Coursera
  • Cloud Assist Investigations を使用した AI によるトラブルシューティング: Google Cloud
  • Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Transform and Validate Real-Time Data Fast: Coursera
  • Influencing People: University of Michigan

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