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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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    Packt

    Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Process Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Management, Crisis Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Business Priorities, Compliance Management, Governance, Resource Allocation, Cyber Operations, Risk Management, Risk Control

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Harvard Business Review

    Think Like a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Acumen, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Financial Statements, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Business

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Managing AI Projects That Ship and Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Milestones (Project Management), Acceptance Testing, CI/CD, Scope Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Capacity Management, Responsible AI, Smart Goals, Project Risk Management, Compliance Management, Stakeholder Communications, Data Governance, Risk Analysis, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Project Planning, Risk Management, Mitigation

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    The Open University

    Critical thinking for sustainable business solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Sustainable Business, Decision Making, Business Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnKartS

    Risk Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Control, Analysis, Agile Methodology, Project Controls, Stakeholder Management, Earned Value Management, Risk Appetite, Project Performance, Simulation and Simulation Software, Forecasting, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Business Metrics, Decision Making, Prioritization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Zoho Corporation

    Key Skillsets for a Sales Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales Training, Sales, Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, Closing (Sales), Sales Strategy, Sales Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Communication, Active Listening, Business Software, Business Writing, Collaboration, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Value Propositions, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Scrimba

    JavaScript Interview Prep: Real Coding Questions & Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Web Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Data Collection and Root Cause Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Statistical Inference, Pareto Chart

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Evaluación del Aprendizaje en Escenarios Clínicos

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Experience, Healthcare Ethics, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Orçamento e Cronograma de Projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Project Controls, Scheduling, Project Planning, Quality Management, Estimation, Milestones (Project Management), Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Timelines, Resource Allocation, Resource Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    350 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101: Packt
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance: Macquarie University
  • Think Like a Leader: Harvard Business Review
  • Managing AI Projects That Ship and Scale: Coursera
  • Critical thinking for sustainable business solutions: The Open University
  • Risk Analysis: LearnKartS
  • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
  • Key Skillsets for a Sales Representative: Zoho Corporation
  • JavaScript Interview Prep: Real Coding Questions & Solutions: Scrimba
  • Data Collection and Root Cause Analysis: SkillUp

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