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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


  • S

    Stanford University

    Giving 2.0: The MOOC

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Resource Utilization, Social Impact, Program Evaluation, Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Planning, Entrepreneurship, Research

    ★ 4.6 (217) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    Logical Operations

    ITIL 4: Management Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Problem Management, IT Service Management, Service Management, Service Level, Incident Management, IT Management, Change Control, Information Technology Operations, Incident Response, Information Technology, Change Requests, Operations Management, Technical Management, Help Desk Support, Asset Management, Operations

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Smart Working: Lavoro agile e Business English

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Teamwork, Team Oriented, Telecommuting, English Language, Business Communication, Collaborative Software, Business Correspondence, Communication, Virtual Teams, Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Workforce Development, Adult Education, Organizational Skills, digital literacy, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Entrepreneurial Strategic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Business Metrics, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Market Dynamics, Performance Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (327) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Marketing Psychology, Influencing, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Anatomy

    ★ 4.4 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    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, Economic Development, Tax Planning, Economics, Public Policies, Tax Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy

    ★ 4.7 (392) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Labor Relations, Market Dynamics, International Finance, Fiscal Management, General Finance, Investments, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Financial Systems, Cost Benefit Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

    ★ 4.8 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Foundations of Leadership and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Problem Solving, Rapport Building, Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Adaptability, Team Leadership, Behavior Management, Organizational Development, Professionalism, Initiative and Leadership, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Behavioral Management, Business Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Feedback and Coaching For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Companionship, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Pedagogy, Friendliness, Leadership, Compassion, Open Mindset, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Conflict Management, Accountability

    ★ 4.7 (179) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Intro to AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, OpenAI API, OpenAI, Generative AI, API Testing, Data Ethics, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Programming Interface (API), Fine-tuning, Computer Programming, Key Management

    ★ 4.5 (161) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    U101: Understanding College and College Life

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Productivity, Time Management, Personal Development, Planning, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building

    ★ 4.6 (510) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción al mantenimiento de activos físicos

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Fixed Asset, Facility Management and Maintenance, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Maintainability, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Failure Analysis, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Reliability, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Scheduling

    ★ 4.9 (142) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University
  • ITIL 4: Management Practices: Logical Operations
  • Smart Working: Lavoro agile e Business English: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Entrepreneurial Strategic Management: University of New Mexico
  • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University
  • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State: Tel Aviv University
  • Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture: Rice University
  • Foundations of Leadership and Management: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Feedback and Coaching For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Intro to AI Engineering: Scrimba

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