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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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    CVS Health

    CVS Health Call Center Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Call Center Experience, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Growth Mindedness, Customer Service, Empathy, Interviewing Skills, Cross Selling, Data Entry, Customer Relationship Building, Upselling, Teamwork, Customer Complaint Resolution, Conflict Management, Retail Store Operations, Transaction Processing, Cash Register Operation, Communication, Time Management

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Digital Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Cyber Governance, Market Dynamics, Court Systems, E-Commerce, Political Sciences, Automation, Digital Transformation, Technology Solutions, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Data Governance, Complex Problem Solving, Governance, Artificial Intelligence

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    162 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Building

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data Integration and Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Management, NoSQL, Analytics, Splunk, Database Systems, MongoDB, Pandas (Python Package), SQL, PostgreSQL

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managerial Accounting: Cost Behaviors, Systems, and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounting Systems, Supply Chain, Accounting, Operating Cost, Financial Accounting, Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Analysis, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

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

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    University of Virginia

    Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Integrity, Employee Coaching, Overcoming Objections, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Program Implementation, Action Oriented, Verbal Communication Skills, Plan Execution, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Animations, Game Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Introduction to Vertex AI

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, User Interface (UI), Cloud Computing, Complex Problem Solving, Scalability, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Designing the Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Governance, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Business Management, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Human Resource Strategy, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Social Impact, Social Justice, Algorithms, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Inventory Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Accounting, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Financial Statement Analysis, Data Analysis, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Bienestar, equidad y derechos humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Empowerment, Community Development, Social Impact, Community and Social Work, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Self-Awareness, Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Needs Assessment, Analytical Skills, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • CVS Health Call Center Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Digital Governance: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Big Data Integration and Processing: University of California San Diego
  • Managerial Accounting: Cost Behaviors, Systems, and Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values: University of Virginia
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2): Rice University
  • Introduction to Vertex AI : Fractal Analytics
  • Designing the Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges: Lund University

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