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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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    Universidad de Palermo

    Economía y Finanzas de Empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Analysis, Public Policies, Business Acumen, International Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Fiscal Management, Decision Making

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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, User Experience Design, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Centered Design, Interactive Design, Ideation, Conceptual Design, Interaction Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), Design, Usability Testing, Storyboarding, Mockups, Scenario Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Gen AI For Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Data Ethics, Sustainable Business, Generative AI, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, AI literacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Sustainability Reporting, Diversity and Inclusion, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Content Strategy

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, User Research, Design Research, Human Centered Design, Project Scoping, Planning, Project Planning, Growth Mindedness, User Feedback, Strategic Thinking, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Empathy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Introducción al análisis de Costos para la Dirección de Empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Management, Management Accounting, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Case Studies, Financial Accounting, Decision Making, Consolidation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Course Development, Creativity, Design Strategies, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics, Construction

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for UX Designers

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, Wireframing, User Research, Persona (User Experience), Responsible AI, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Generative AI, Figma (Design Software), AI literacy, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Basic Image Classification with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Training, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Network Model, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Network Architecture

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    The University of Notre Dame

    The Discipline of Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Change Management, Organizational Change, Tactfulness, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Problem Solving, Trustworthiness, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Innovation Career Lessons from a Master

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Building, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Visionary, Initiative and Leadership, New Product Development, Action Oriented, Design and Product, Strategic Planning, Usability, Value Propositions, Overcoming Obstacles, Overcoming Objections, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

    Skills you'll gain: Courage, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Integrity, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, Overcoming Objections, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Advocacy, Oral Expression, Program Implementation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Text Retrieval and Search Engines

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Web Scraping, AI Personalization, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Web Analytics and SEO, Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Network Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Economía y Finanzas de Empresas: Universidad de Palermo
  • UX Design: From Concept to Prototype: University of Michigan
  • Gen AI For Sustainability: Starweaver
  • Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration: University of Virginia
  • Introducción al análisis de Costos para la Dirección de Empresas: Universidad Austral
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms: Exploratorium
  • GenAI for UX Designers: Coursera
  • Basic Image Classification with TensorFlow: Coursera
  • The Discipline of Leadership: The University of Notre Dame
  • Innovation Career Lessons from a Master: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

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