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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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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Pensamiento crítico: toma de decisiones razonadas

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research

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    219 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Introduction to Economic Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Economics, Market Analysis, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Operations Research, Computational Logic, Data Structures

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    139 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel, Part 3 (Projects)

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Excel Formulas, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Data Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    292 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Independent Thinking, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Leadership, Resilience, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Management, Emotional Intelligence, Business Leadership, Systems Thinking, Research

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    350 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Decision-Making and Scenarios

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Decision Making, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, New Business Development, Risk Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Spreadsheet Software

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

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    University of Michigan

    Accounting for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), General Accounting, Financial Acumen, Revenue Management, Inventory Control Systems, Inventory Management, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Budgeting essentials and development

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Financial Management, Cost Control, Performance Management, Business Strategy, Variance Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Resource Allocation, Financial Reporting, Forecasting

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Co-creation and challenge-based learning in Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Entrepreneurship, Train The Trainer, Design Thinking, Digital pedagogy, Problem Solving, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Higher Education, Ideation, Collaboration, Analysis

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

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    University of Michigan

    UX Design: From Concept to Prototype

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Ideation, Conceptual Design, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Usability Testing, Storyboarding, Mockups, User Research

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    300 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Statistics for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Scientific Visualization, Data Science, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter

    4.5
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Writing, Generative AI, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Thought Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Human Resource Strategy, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    618 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Pensamiento crítico: toma de decisiones razonadas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Introduction to Economic Theories: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Everyday Excel, Part 3 (Projects): University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leadership and Critical Thinking: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Decision-Making and Scenarios: University of Pennsylvania
  • Accounting for Decision Making: University of Michigan
  • Budgeting essentials and development: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Co-creation and challenge-based learning in Higher Education: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • UX Design: From Concept to Prototype: University of Michigan

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