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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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    Wesleyan University

    Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Workforce Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability, Growth Mindedness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Trustworthiness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Social Impact, Team Leadership, Relationship Building, Business Leadership, Sustainable Business, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of Virginia

    صياغة الأفكار المحفِّزة على الابتكار

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Ideation, Innovation, Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Creativity, Experimentation, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration, Case Studies, Peer Review

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

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Estrategias y estilos de negociación      

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Communication Strategies, Strategic Planning, Relationship Building, Intercultural Competence, Complex Problem Solving, Cultural Diversity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Amazon Web Services

    Automation in the AWS Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, Scripting, Bash (Scripting Language), Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Automation, Shell Script, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Management, Continuous Integration, Patch Management, Software Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Coordinating and Conducting Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Coordination, Professional Networking, Organizational Skills, Branding, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Investigación de mercados y comportamiento del consumidor

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Survey Creation, Market Research, Data Analysis, Marketing, Data Collection, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Strategies, Research Design, Market Data, Target Market, Experimentation, Decision Making, B2B Sales

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAP

    SAP Technology Consultant Hands-on Project

    Skills you'll gain: Solution Design, Project Management, Project Implementation, Project Closure, Technical Consulting, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Customer Engagement, Test Planning, Peer Review, SAP Applications, Customer Analysis, Project Documentation, Gap Analysis, Needs Assessment, Business Requirements, Business Transformation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Management de Eventos

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Planning, Advertising, Hospitality, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Management, Dashboard, Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies, Organizational Skills, Target Audience, Program Evaluation, Scheduling, Budgeting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tel Aviv University

    Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax, Economics, Sustainable Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies

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    Duke University

    Advanced Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Apache Airflow, Workflow Management, Vector Databases, Scalability, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Real Time Data, MySQL, Complex Problem Solving, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Graph Theory

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Writing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University
  • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • صياغة الأفكار المحفِّزة على الابتكار: University of Virginia
  • Estrategias y estilos de negociación      : Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Automation in the AWS Cloud: Amazon Web Services
  • Coordinating and Conducting Interviews : Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Investigación de mercados y comportamiento del consumidor: IE Business School
  • SAP Technology Consultant Hands-on Project: SAP
  • Management de Eventos: Universidad de Palermo
  • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State: Tel Aviv University

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