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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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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Conflict Resolution & Problem-Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Patient-centered Care, Leadership, Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Teamwork, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Assertiveness, Empathy, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Collaboration For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Verbal Communication Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Brainstorming, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Independent Thinking

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2

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

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Negotiation That Works: Strategies for Influence & Agreement

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Influencing, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Leadership, Relationship Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Goal Setting, Active Listening, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Self-Awareness, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Learn SQL Basics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Governance, SQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, JSON, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Performance Metric, Database Design, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Design Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Solution Design, Agile Methodology, Problem Solving, Agile Product Development, Empathy, Requirements Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Solución de problemas y toma de decisiones

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Staff Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Collaboration, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Algorithms and Problem-Solving in JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Javascript, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Solution Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Customer Service Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Problem Solving, Customer Support, Greeting Customers, Help Desk Support, Customer and Client Support, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Technical Support and Services, Customer Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Customer Complaint Resolution, Empathy, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Process Management

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    IIT Bombay

    Design Thinking and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Empathy, User Feedback, Product Development, Customer experience improvement, Case Studies, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), API Design, Data Analysis, Software Testing, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Technical Support Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Networking, System Software, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Linux, Microsoft Windows

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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

  • Nursing Leadership: Conflict Resolution & Problem-Solving: Coursera
  • Collaboration For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Negotiation That Works: Strategies for Influence & Agreement: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Learn SQL Basics for Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Agile Innovation and Problem Solving Skills: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Solución de problemas y toma de decisiones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Algorithms and Problem-Solving in JavaScript: Packt
  • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Design Thinking and Innovation: IIT Bombay

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