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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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    University of Michigan

    Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Sociology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Storytelling That Delivers Program and Project Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Negotiation, Data Presentation, Risk Management, Professional Development, Business Risk Management, Drive Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Conocimiento:Una herramienta para la ingeniería y la gestión

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Knowledge Transfer, Communication, Mediation, Systems Thinking, Information Architecture, Organizational Structure, Cultural Diversity, Learning Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Seamless Salesforce Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, Systems Integration, Data Integration, Web Services, Integration Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns, Restful API, Complex Problem Solving, Business Solutions

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Managing Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Teamwork, Mediation, Collaboration, Leadership, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Analysis, Communication, Active Listening, Leadership Development, Problem Solving, Empathy, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Game Theory, Economic Development, Market Dynamics, Socioeconomics, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand, Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Production Planning, Critical Thinking, Resource Allocation

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Corporate Foresight

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Trend Analysis, Analysis, Market Opportunities, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Business Research, Process Improvement

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Engineering Software, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Back-End Web Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Creo Incubator

    Negotiations For Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Communication, Stakeholder Analysis, Influencing, Business Communication, Active Listening, Behavioral Economics, Strategic Communication, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Assertiveness, Creative Problem-Solving, Self-Awareness, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    AI Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership Studies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), AI Security, Decision Making, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance Training, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Analysis, Governance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    NIIT

    Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Front-End Web Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, User Flows, Unit Testing, Data Validation, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mortgage for Underwriters

    Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Requirements, Lending and Underwriting, Compliance Management, Mortgage Loans, Commercial Lending, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Consumer Lending, Quality Control, AI Enablement, Decision Making, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.: University of Michigan
  • Storytelling That Delivers Program and Project Outcomes: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Conocimiento:Una herramienta para la ingeniería y la gestión: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Seamless Salesforce Integration: Coursera
  • Managing Conflict: Logical Operations
  • Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Corporate Foresight: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • How to Get Into Software Development: University of Leeds
  • Negotiations For Leaders: Creo Incubator
  • AI Ethics : Alex Genadinik

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