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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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    Packt

    8D Problem Solving Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Complex Problem Solving, Solution Design, Service Improvement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Process Capability, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Process Controls, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Process Mapping, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Quality Control, Data Visualization

    4.8 stars, 108 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Leadership Problem-Solving with AI: Think Like a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Root Cause Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Critical Thinking, Leadership Development, Analysis, Business Solutions, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations

    4.9 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Spreadsheet Software, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Automation, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Validation, Computational Logic

    4.8 stars, 4.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Automation, Data Structures, File I/O, Data Validation

    4.9 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    SQL Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, JSON, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics

    3.9 stars, 30 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (30) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Management Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Data Presentation, Business Consulting, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Requirements Analysis, Generative AI, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication

    4.7 stars, 5K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Bestseller
    Bestseller
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    Chris Croft Training

    Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Brainstorming, Ideation, Strategic Decision-Making, Creative Thinking, Decisiveness, Risk Management, Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Creativity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Decision Tree Learning, Tree Maps

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 3 (Projects)

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Simulations, User Interface (UI)

    4.9 stars, 469 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (469) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Lean Problem - Solving for Team Members and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Process Improvement, Drive Engagement, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    More Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Computational Thinking, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Software Engineering, Debugging, Problem Solving, Game Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Data Structures, Python Programming, Video Game Development, Algorithms, Application Development, Computer Science, Functional Testing, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, User Story, Innovation, Agile Methodology, Creativity, Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation, Complex Problem Solving, Risk Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Project Management, Product Management, Business Development, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy

    4.5 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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