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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


  • U

    University of Virginia

    혁신을 위한 디자인 씽킹

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Creativity, Data Visualization, Growth Mindedness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: Team Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Drive Engagement, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, People Development, Solution Delivery, Team Collaboration, Innovation, Resource Allocation, People Management, Workplace inclusivity, Communication

    ★ 4.3 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Professional Skills for Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Professionalism, Drive Engagement, Willingness To Learn, Client Services, Personal Development, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Skills, Self-Motivation, Curiosity, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Adaptability, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, Performance Improvement, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Supplier Sourcing and RFI/RFQ/RFP Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Document Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Supplier Management, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Vendor Management, Bidding, Market Research, Standard Operating Procedure, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Keyword Research, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    IBM

    z/OS System Services Structure

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, System Software, Operating Systems, System Programming, Mainframe Computing, System Monitoring, Mainframe Technologies, Operating System Administration, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, OS Process Management, Memory Management, Data Storage, Systems Architecture, Capacity Management, Problem Management, File I/O, Context Management, Software Architecture, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Modern Leadership Skills For 2025

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Leadership, Leadership Development, Drive Engagement, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Executive Presence, Strategic Leadership, Management Training And Development, Conflict Management, Empathy, Team Management, Team Building, Decision Making, Collaboration, Motivational Skills, Decisiveness

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Leadership Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Negotiation, Team Performance Management, Agile Product Development, Teamwork, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Personal Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Decision Making, Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Adaptability, Change Management, Organizational Change, Goal Setting

    ★ 4.6 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Case Studies, Drive Engagement, Business Planning, Business Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Communications, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Non-Profit Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Management, Public Administration, Leadership Development, Stakeholder Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Launch Effective A/B Tests

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Analytics, Statistics, Estimation, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • C

    Coursera

    Process Map Data using C++ Adjacency List Shortest Path

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Network Routing, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    ChatGPT for Work: Productivity & Automation with Custom GPTs

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Workflow Management, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, OpenAI, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Organizational Skills, Process Optimization, Business Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Project Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Underwriters: Enhancing Application Reviews

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Underwriting, Operational Efficiency, Lending and Underwriting, AI Integrations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, AI Enablement, Risk Analysis, Business Process Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, ChatGPT, Decision Making, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 혁신을 위한 디자인 씽킹: University of Virginia
  • Feedback Loops: Team Feedback: University of Michigan
  • Professional Skills for Career Success: John Wiley & Sons
  • Supplier Sourcing and RFI/RFQ/RFP Execution: Coursera
  • z/OS System Services Structure: IBM
  • Modern Leadership Skills For 2025: Alex Genadinik
  • Agile Leadership Principles and Practices: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations: John Wiley & Sons
  • Launch Effective A/B Tests: Coursera
  • Process Map Data using C++ Adjacency List Shortest Path: Coursera

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