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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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    Duke University

    Understand Big O Notation in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Simulations, Algorithms, Performance Metric, Simulation and Simulation Software, Complex Problem Solving, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Confidently caring for patients with chronic conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Caregiving, Healthcare Ethics, Patient-centered Care, Home Health Care, Care Management, Decision Making, Dignity in Care, Family Support, Chronic Diseases, Care Coordination, Communication Strategies, Health Care, Needs Assessment, Recognizing Others, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Health Assessment, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Cleansing, Data Science, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Structures, Pandas (Python Package), Dimensionality Reduction, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Money and Happiness

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Financial Planning, General Finance, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Financial Acumen, Adaptability, Behavioral Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Goal Setting, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Launch Effective A/B Tests

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Analytics, Statistics, Estimation, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    SMP/E for z/OS Workshop

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Package and Software Management, Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, Job Control Language (JCL), Patch Management, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Enterprise Application Management, System Software, System Programming, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Problem Management, Debugging, Change Control, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Solución pacífica de conflictos. Menos gritos más acuerdos

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Empathy, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Problem Solving, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Policy, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Sociology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Understanding Management and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, People Management, Trustworthiness, Performance Management, People Development, Coaching, Staff Management, Team Building, Leadership, Business Leadership, Influencing, Goal Setting, Communication, Accountability, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    ChatGPT for Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, AI Security, AI Enablement, Risking, Project Management, LLM Application, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Project Planning, Project Closure, Report Writing, Risk Management, Team Management, Stakeholder Communications, Decision Making, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Troubleshooting, Problem Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Debugging, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Anatomy, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Anthropology, Biology, Scientific Visualization, 3D Assets, Infographics, Image Analysis

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

  • Understand Big O Notation in Python: Duke University
  • Confidently caring for patients with chronic conditions: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Introduction to Data Analytics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Money and Happiness: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Launch Effective A/B Tests: Coursera
  • SMP/E for z/OS Workshop: IBM
  • Solución pacífica de conflictos. Menos gritos más acuerdos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.: University of Michigan
  • Understanding Management and Leadership: SkillUp
  • ChatGPT for Project Management: SkillsBooster Academy

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