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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Travail d'équipe et créativité

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Teamwork, Ideation, Presentations, Team Building, Innovation, Collaboration, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional IQ Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Personal Development, Decision Making, Communication, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Dairy Economics: Maximizing Profits through Milk Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Cost Management, Laboratory Testing, Preventative Care, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microbiology, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Financing for Impact Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Capital Markets, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Investments, Return On Investment, Fiscal Management, Financial Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Decision Making, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Business Strategy, Investment Management, International Finance, Business Management, Market Dynamics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Security and Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Wireless Networks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Relative Motion Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    세계화 시대의 보안 및 안전 문제

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Threat Management, Public Safety and National Security, Security Strategy, Case Studies, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Complex Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Desktop Support, System Support, Technical Documentation, Problem Management, Debugging, Safety and Security, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Mastering UX & Business App Development with OOP

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Application Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, File I/O, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, Software Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    How to Understand Our Emotions: Seongho's New Proposal 1

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

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    EDUCBA

    Financial Budgeting: Analyze & Apply Planning Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Capital Budgeting, Budget Management, Operating Budget, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Capital Expenditure, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investments, Decision Making

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    Packt

    Advanced RNN Concepts and Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Natural Language Processing, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Travail d'équipe et créativité : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Professional IQ Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Dairy Economics: Maximizing Profits through Milk Quality: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financing for Impact Entrepreneurs: Duke University
  • Advanced Security and Troubleshooting: Packt
  • Spacecraft Relative Motion Control: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 세계화 시대의 보안 및 안전 문제: Universiteit Leiden
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 2: Pearson
  • Mastering UX & Business App Development with OOP: Northeastern University
  • How to Understand Our Emotions: Seongho's New Proposal 1: Sungkyunkwan University

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