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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.


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Popular Problem Solving Courses and Certifications


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    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to College 101

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Prioritization, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Goal Setting, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Data Collection and Root Cause Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Statistical Inference, Pareto Chart

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Leadership in Multinational, Cross-Cultural Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Virtual Teams, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Expectation Management, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Judgmental Business Forecasting in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Case Studies, Business Metrics, Business Economics, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Gestión del estrés y Mindfulness

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Physiology, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating Service Innovation Culture in Public Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Service Improvement, Innovation, Continuous Improvement Process, Change Management, Organizational Change, Service Design, Design Thinking, Public Administration, Organizational Strategy, Public Policies, Case Studies, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Technology Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Toma de Decisiones

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Coordination, Behavioral Economics, Organizational Leadership, Team Oriented, Systems Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Thinking, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    إدارة شركات المستقبل

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Business Modeling, Business Management, Change Management, Business Transformation, Personal Development, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Goal Setting, Leadership, Coordination, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Coaching, Exercise Science, Health Assessment, Creative Problem-Solving, Nutrition and Diet, Cognitive flexibility, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Data Structures

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Influir en las personas

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Self-Awareness, Business Ethics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Applying to College 101: University of Pennsylvania
  • Data Collection and Root Cause Analysis: SkillUp
  • Leadership in Multinational, Cross-Cultural Teams: University of California, Davis
  • Judgmental Business Forecasting in Excel: Macquarie University
  • Gestión del estrés y Mindfulness: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Creating Service Innovation Culture in Public Sector: Coursera
  • Toma de Decisiones : Universidad de Palermo
  • Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior: Illinois Tech
  • إدارة شركات المستقبل: University of London
  • Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine

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