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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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    Coursera

    Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnostics, Networks, Customers

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Technical Communication, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Network Administration, Debugging, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Problem Management, Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Storage

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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Finding Problems Worth Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Solution Design, Social Impact, Complex Problem Solving, AI Integrations, AI literacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Frame AI Problems: Objectives to Metrics

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Feasibility Studies, Goal Setting, Business Requirements, Project Scoping, Requirements Analysis, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Project Risk Management, Model Evaluation, Risk Analysis, Performance Measurement, Project Estimation, Needs Assessment, Data Quality, Due Diligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Lifelong Learning, Persistence, Learning Theory, Problem Solving, Adaptability

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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Usability, Internet Of Things, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Decision Support Systems, Data Transformation, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Resolve Recurring Issues with Continuous Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Measurement, Procedure Development, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Dictionary, Health Informatics, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Synthesis, Analytical Skills, Fraud detection, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Informatics, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Risk Analysis, Data Quality, Classification Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fix Confluence Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Management, Issue Tracking, Network Troubleshooting, Collaborative Software, Incident Management, Debugging, System Support, Governance, Incident Response, Solution Design, Change Control, IT Management, Systems Analysis, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Technical Documentation, Software Documentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Putting it All Together: Problem-Solve Like an Entrepreneur

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Technology Solutions, Customer Analysis, Sales Presentations, Customer Insights, Market Research, Ideation, User Feedback, Presentations, Interviewing Skills

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnostics, Networks, Customers: Coursera
  • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
  • Finding Problems Worth Solving: Packt
  • Frame AI Problems: Objectives to Metrics: Coursera
  • Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions: LearnQuest
  • Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science: University of California San Diego
  • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Resolve Recurring Issues with Continuous Improvement: Coursera
  • Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems: University of California, Davis

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