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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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    ESADE Business and Law School

    La familia empresaria: individuo, dinámica y tiempo

    Skills you'll gain: Business, Innovation, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Economics, Market Opportunities, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Market Dynamics, Entrepreneurship, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Demography, Decision Making

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    Northeastern University

    Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Communication, Business Administration, Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Journey Towards Self Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Composure, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Compelling Business Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics, Financial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Return On Investment, Proposal Development, Business Planning, Analysis, Business Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Writing, Financial Acumen, Stakeholder Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Modern Statistics for Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Analytics, Data Storage Technologies, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Store, Mathematical Software, Data Storage, Data Access, Database Software, Estimation, Machine Learning Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Markov Model, Logistic Regression, Regression Testing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Resource Management, Market Opportunities, Resource Allocation, Business Systems, Business Research, Critical Thinking

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

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Interviewing Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Employee Onboarding, Decision Making, Resource Utilization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UiPath

    Step into RPA

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Web Scraping, Business Process Automation, Automation, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Computing Platforms, Workflow Management, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Resource Utilization, Scheduling, Project Performance, Calendar Management, Project Coordination, Project Controls, Project Management, Microsoft 365, Timelines, Management Reporting, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Report Writing, Workflow Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Intro to Data Analytics, SQL, and EDA Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Data Literacy, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Business Analytics, Pandas (Python Package), Big Data, Data Science, Data Store, Relational Databases, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    The DMAIC Framework - Define and Measure Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Project Schedules, Project Estimation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistics, Lean Six Sigma, Process Analysis, Data Collection, Project Scoping, Probability & Statistics, Performance Measurement, Scope Management, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization

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

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    Coursera

    Procore Mastery: Construction Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Construction Management, Project Scoping, Collaborative Software, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Collaboration, Team Oriented, Case Studies, Scheduling, Automation, Budget Management, Budgeting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • La familia empresaria: individuo, dinámica y tiempo: ESADE Business and Law School
  • Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies: Northeastern University
  • Journey Towards Self Mastery: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Create Compelling Business Cases: Coursera
  • Modern Statistics for Data-Driven Decision-Making: Arizona State University
  • Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy: Coursera
  • Interviewing Best Practices: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Step into RPA: UiPath
  • Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021: Packt
  • Intro to Data Analytics, SQL, and EDA Using Python: University of Pennsylvania

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