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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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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Cost Allocation & Profitability Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Cost Accounting, Operating Cost, Management Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Estimation, Operational Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Resource Allocation, Cost Management, Performance Analysis, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Software, Software Development, Interviewing Skills, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Back-End Web Development

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Trustworthiness, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, People Development

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Market Research and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Market Research, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Research Design, Data Analysis, Research Reports, Market Analysis, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Customer Analysis, Focus Group, Business Marketing, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Presentations, Data Science, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Writing, Business Research, Portfolio Management, Data Analysis, Job Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication, Python Programming

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    The University of Sydney

    Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Service Design, Prototyping, Ideation, Product Development, Design, Case Studies, User Feedback

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Psychological First Aid 2.0 with English subtitles

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Services, Family Support, Safety and Security, Resilience, Empathy, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Conflict Management, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, People Development, Performance Appraisal, Leadership, Decision Making, Team Motivation, Compensation Management, Behavioral Economics, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills

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    Unilever

    Supply Chain Software Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Data Management, Data Lakes, Supply Chain Planning, Data Analysis Software, Real Time Data, Business Technologies, Inventory Management System, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, Problem Solving, Interviewing Skills

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    Beginner · 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, Data Storage Technologies, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storage, Database Software, Estimation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Markov Model, Logistic Regression, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Regression Testing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Leadership Development for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Prioritization, Stress Management, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Goal Setting, Time Management, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Communication, Professional Development, Mentorship

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being for Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Mental Health, Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Productivity, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Mindfulness, Social Impact, Decision Making

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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

  • Analyze Cost Allocation & Profitability Decisions: EDUCBA
  • Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Market Research and Consumer Behavior: IE Business School
  • Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat: The University of Sydney
  • Psychological First Aid 2.0 with English subtitles: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work: University of London
  • Supply Chain Software Tools: Unilever
  • Modern Statistics for Data-Driven Decision-Making: Arizona State University

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