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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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    University of Geneva

    Operational Research for Humanitarians

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Community and Social Work, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Accountability, Case Studies, Informed Consent, Needs Assessment, Decision Making

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    University of Virginia

    Pricing Strategy in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Revenue Management, Strategic Marketing, Presentations, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Customer Insights, Market Share, Business Economics, B2B Sales

    4.7
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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    نماذج الابتكار | Innovation Models

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Business Solutions, Enterprise Modeling, Solution Design, Process Development, Process Management, Organizational Development, Business Strategies, Complex Problem Solving

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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Markov Model, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Network Model, Unsupervised Learning, Model Training, Probability Distribution, Model Optimization, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms

    4.6
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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Tecnologías para la Innovación Educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Higher Education, Solution Design, Trend Analysis, Problem Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Opportunity Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Blockchain, Plan Execution, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Solution Design, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Decision Making, Market Research, Target Audience

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Unstructured Data, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Optimization

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Navigating Healthcare Supply Chain Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Operational Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Inventory and Warehousing, Operations, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Supply Chain Systems, Purchasing, Capacity Planning, Inventory Control Systems, Change Management, Problem Solving

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    Arizona State University

    Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Professional Development, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Team Management, Decision Making

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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Network Model, Probability, Probability & Statistics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Entrepreneurial Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Business Architecture, New Product Development, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Product Development, Value Propositions

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Operational Research for Humanitarians: University of Geneva
  • Pricing Strategy in Practice: University of Virginia
  • نماذج الابتكار | Innovation Models: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning: Stanford University
  • Tecnologías para la Innovación Educativa: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Blockchain Opportunity Analysis: INSEAD
  • AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques: Microsoft
  • Navigating Healthcare Supply Chain Operations: Northeastern University
  • Emotional Intelligence: Arizona State University

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