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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


  • I

    IESE Business School

    Mujer y Liderazgo

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Management Training And Development, Prioritization, Meeting Facilitation, Professional Development, Leadership, Adaptability, Negotiation, Cooperation, Strategic Leadership, Collaboration, Team Management, Relationship Management, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Talent Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Scheduling

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Understand Big O Notation in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Simulations, Algorithms, Performance Metric, Simulation and Simulation Software, Complex Problem Solving, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Liderazgo en la empresa familiar

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Governance, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Organizational Development, Business Management, Business Administration, Organizational Structure, Strategic Thinking, Knowledge Transfer, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Professional Networking, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Economics, Decision Making

    ★ 5 (6) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Organizational Design

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Design, Organizational Development, Operational Excellence, Culture Transformation, Drive Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Communication Strategies, Business Process Improvement, Business Management, Workforce Management, Performance Improvement, Business Operations, Productivity, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking

    ★ 3.3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Automation with Drools: Knowledge-Based Decision Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Business Logic, Decision Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Business Process Automation, Test Case, Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Automation, Program Development, Docker (Software), Complex Problem Solving, Diagram Design, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Strategic People Management and Organizational Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Organizational Change, Virtual Teams, Process Management, People Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Management Training And Development, Human Resource Strategy, Personal Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Performance Improvement, Staff Management, Telecommuting, Agile Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Creative Limitations Challenge: 7 Days of Curious Art-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Resourcefulness, Layout Design, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility, Design Elements And Principles, Decisiveness, Personal Development, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Engineering Management, Decision Making, Leadership Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Leadership, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    SMART Goals And Beyond: Goal Setting Using Latest Research

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Professional Development, Personal Development, Planning, Self-Motivation, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Time Management, Prioritization, Psychology, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Behavioral Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Financial Analysis & Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Corporate Finance, Risk Analysis, Financial Management, Business Risk Management, Business Ethics, Internal Controls, Cost Benefit Analysis, Portfolio Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Decision Making, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    تقدير تكاليف المنتجات على أساس النشاط

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Operating Cost, Cost Accounting, Resource Consumption Accounting, Operating Expense, Resource Allocation

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    ISC2

    ISC2 Essentials of Cloud Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Cloud Standards, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Data Migration, Resource Allocation, Security Management, Cloud Platforms, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

  • Mujer y Liderazgo: IESE Business School
  • Understand Big O Notation in Python: Duke University
  • Liderazgo en la empresa familiar: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Organizational Design: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Automation with Drools: Knowledge-Based Decision Systems: Coursera
  • Strategic People Management and Organizational Leadership: Packt
  • Creative Limitations Challenge: 7 Days of Curious Art-Making: Skillshare
  • Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • SMART Goals And Beyond: Goal Setting Using Latest Research: Alex Genadinik
  • Advanced Financial Analysis & Decision Making: EDUCBA

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