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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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    Microsoft

    Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Dashboard Creation, Event Monitoring, Microsoft Azure, Application Performance Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Management, Performance Tuning, Virtual Machines, Incident Management, Query Languages, Resource Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Detect, Respond, and Recover from Cloud Cybersecurity Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Threat Management, System Monitoring, IT Automation, Record Keeping, Problem Management, Google Cloud Platform

    3.8
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    38 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, Consumer Behaviour, Operating Cost, Demand Planning, Business Strategy, Revenue Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    London Business School

    Business for Good: Fundamentals of Corporate Responsibility

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Governance, Social Impact, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Influencing

    4.7
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    University of North Texas

    Foundations of Marketing Practice for Non-Majors

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Research, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Global Marketing, Business, Target Market, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    O Líder na Era do Digital e da Complexidade

    Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Business Leadership, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Adaptability, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Systems Thinking, Agile Methodology, Digital Transformation, Dealing With Ambiguity, Market Opportunities, Forecasting, Trend Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of the Arts London

    Fashion Values: Nature

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Community Development, Systems Thinking, Design, Ideation, Prototyping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Pipelines, R (Software), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Science, Data Processing, Machine Learning Software, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Training, Telemarketing, Model Deployment, Model Optimization

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    INSEAD

    Introduction to Blockchain for Global Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Financial Inclusion, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Financial Services, Digital Transformation, Ledgers (Accounting), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Information Privacy, Transaction Processing, General Ledger, Cost Reduction

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    HEC Paris

    CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Leadership Development, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Oral Expression, Strategic Leadership, Accountability, Resilience, Personal Development, Visionary, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Forecasting, Strategic Planning

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Improving Financial Planning with Oracle EPM

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Oracle Cloud Applications, Forecasting, Accounting and Finance Software, Budget Management, Financial Forecasting, Budgeting, Data Management, Problem Management, Workflow Management, Strategic Planning, Month End Closing, Decision Making

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

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Fast Prototyping of GenAI Apps with Streamlit

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, No-Code Development, Prototyping, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Integrations, Application Development, User Interface (UI)

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Detect, Respond, and Recover from Cloud Cybersecurity Attacks: Google Cloud
  • Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior: Illinois Tech
  • Business for Good: Fundamentals of Corporate Responsibility: London Business School
  • Foundations of Marketing Practice for Non-Majors: University of North Texas
  • O Líder na Era do Digital e da Complexidade: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Fashion Values: Nature: University of the Arts London
  • Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R: Coursera
  • Introduction to Blockchain for Global Commerce: INSEAD
  • CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge: HEC Paris

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