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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing the Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Management Training And Development, Business Management, Business Ethics, Change Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Culture, People Analytics

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    Emory University

    Understanding Violence

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Public Health, Conflict Management, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Child Welfare

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    University of London

    Professional Skills for International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professionalism, Resource Allocation, Time Management, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, LinkedIn, Stakeholder Management, Delegation Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Relationship Management, Leadership, Personal Attributes, Branding, Social Media

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    University of California San Diego

    Machine Learning With Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Classification Algorithms, Big Data, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Engineering Calculations, Program Implementation, Computational Thinking, Operational Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Facility Management, Calculus, Business Analytics

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    University of Michigan

    Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Adaptability

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Communication Strategies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Building

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    Universiteit Leiden

    EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Program Evaluation, Governance, Immigration Law, Research Methodologies

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    Dartmouth College

    Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Personal Development, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Database Development, Data Integration, SQL, Transaction Processing, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Transact-SQL, Data Maintenance, Databases, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Data Management

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Estimation, Robotics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Managing the Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Understanding Violence: Emory University
  • Professional Skills for International Business: University of London
  • Machine Learning With Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
  • Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age : University of Michigan
  • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • EU policy and implementation: making Europe work! : Universiteit Leiden
  • Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making: Dartmouth College
  • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft

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