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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.


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Popular Problem Solving Courses and Certifications


  • C

    CentraleSupélec

    On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Change Management, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Studies, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    473 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Business Analysis Process

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, User Requirements Documents, Business Process, Business Process Modeling, Data Visualization, Solution Delivery

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    140 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة الأزمات | Crisis Management

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Risk Management, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Risk Analysis, Communication Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    91 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Pensamiento científico

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Creative Thinking, Research, Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Social Sciences, Decision Making, Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cultural Diversity, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IE Business School

    Why Scale a Startup?

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Risk Management, Growth Strategies, Risk Management, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Market Share, Innovation, Problem Solving, Leadership and Management, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Editing, Video Production, Cinematography, Animations, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Music, Typography, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Logistics Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Logistics, Logistics Management, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Systems, Inventory and Warehousing, Order Fulfillment, Relationship Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Cash Flows, Complex Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    87 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Fundamentals of financial and management accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Capital Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Income Statement, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Management, Operating Cost, Cash Flows, Capital Expenditure, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    745 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business Forecasting

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Business Mathematics, Business Metrics, Predictive Modeling, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Business Economics, Statistical Modeling, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Process Optimization, Statistical Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    322 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Science, Analytics, Marketing, Data Analysis, Digital Transformation, Brand Strategy, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Advertising, Organizational Change

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    470 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Blockchain Business Models

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Strategies, Commercial Banking, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Business Modeling, Innovation, Distributed Computing, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    392 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Diversity and Inclusion for HR Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Ideation, Decision Making, Recruitment, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    241 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1: CentraleSupélec
  • Business Analysis Process: Tableau Learning Partner
  • إدارة الأزمات | Crisis Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Pensamiento científico: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Why Scale a Startup?: IE Business School
  • The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Logistics Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Fundamentals of financial and management accounting: Politecnico di Milano
  • Excel Skills for Business Forecasting: Macquarie University
  • Leadership Through Marketing: Northwestern University

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