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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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    Microsoft

    Microsoft SQL Server

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

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    316 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Healthcare Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Product Development, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Business Modeling, Health Equity, Drive Engagement, Lean Six Sigma, Market Analysis, Performance Improvement, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Analysis, New Product Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Operations Management, Operations, Problem Solving, Leadership

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

    Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Forecasting, Social Sciences, Education and Training, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Human Learning, Organizational Effectiveness, Knowledge Transfer, Sociology, Informatics, Human Development, Economic Development, Psychology

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    387 reviews

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    Creo Incubator

    Stress Management for Employees and Startup Founders

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Crisis Management, Resilience, Leadership and Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Physiology, Leadership Studies, Biology, Health Assessment, Psychology, Decision Making, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Psychological Evaluations, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sage Publications

    Values-Based Leadership in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Culture Transformation, Self-Awareness, Health Care Administration, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Personal Integrity, Influencing, Health Administration, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Informatics, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Systems Analysis, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Interoperability, Data Literacy, Data Sharing, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies

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    608 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Employee Movement in HR Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Workforce Planning, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Human Resource Policies, Workforce Management, Employee Retention, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Performance Appraisal, Professional Development, Promotions and Campaigns, Application Performance Management, Application Frameworks

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    悖论:思维的魔方

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Curiosity, Creative Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Ancient History, Dealing With Ambiguity, Psychology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    International Trade, Public Goods, and Externalities

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Environment and Resource Management, Tax, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Healthcare Economics and Insurance Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Cost Management, Health Systems, Cost Control, Health Policy, Health Administration, Financial Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Demand Planning, Insurance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Forecasting, Economics, Financial Systems, Utilization Management, Resource Utilization, Community Health, Decision Making, Resource Allocation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    STARWEAVER

    Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Professional Development, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication, Personal Development, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Professional Networking, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Physics of Light and Materials

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, electromagnetics, Materials science, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
  • Healthcare Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité: ESSEC Business School
  • Stress Management for Employees and Startup Founders: Creo Incubator
  • Values-Based Leadership in Healthcare: Sage Publications
  • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Employee Movement in HR Management: EDUCBA
  • 悖论:思维的魔方: Peking University
  • International Trade, Public Goods, and Externalities: Pearson
  • Healthcare Economics and Insurance Basics: EDUCBA

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