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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


  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, A/B Testing, Design Thinking, Ideation, Generative AI, User Centered Design, Design and Product, Data Ethics, Experience Design, Innovation, User Research, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, AI literacy, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Critical Thinking, Business Consulting, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.6 (247) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Agile Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, User Story, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Agile Software Development, Project Estimation, Product Requirements, Agile Product Development, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Project Performance, Kanban Principles, Product Management, Project Management, Prioritization, Estimation, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (116) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Resource Allocation, Statistical Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Management, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Performance Improvement, Business Requirements, Business Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Case Studies, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (132) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Unilever

    Using Data Analytics in Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Presentations, Data Visualization, Supply Chain, Data Management, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, Data Compilation, Analytical Skills, Data Cleansing, Data Synthesis, Risk Management, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.5 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    General Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Development, Mental Health, Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Psychotherapy, Learning Strategies, Decision Making, Stress Management, Mental Health Therapies, Human Learning, Child Development, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Social Sciences, Sociology, Scientific Methods

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Pearson

    Early Adulthood

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Relationship Building, Higher Education, Education and Training, Adult Education, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Social Skills, Decision Making, Psychology, Problem Solving, Goal Setting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Graphing, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

    ★ 4.7 (316) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, UI/UX Research, User Centered Design, Design Thinking, User Research, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Competitive Analysis, Solution Design, Persona Development

    ★ 4.8 (17K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Generating and Testing Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Mentorship, Market Opportunities, Creativity, Innovation, New Business Development, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Process Modeling, Mathematical Software, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Data Structures

    ★ 4.8 (460) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Creative Work

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Risking, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Generative AI, AI Security, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Image Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

    ★ 4.5 (141) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

  • Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Google Agile Essentials: Google
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysisâ„¢ (ECBAâ„¢) Exam Prep: STARWEAVER
  • Using Data Analytics in Supply Chain: Unilever
  • General Psychology: Pearson
  • Early Adulthood: Pearson
  • Introduction to Mechanics: Rice University
  • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate: Google
  • Generating and Testing Ideas: Pearson

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