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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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    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Front-End

    Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, GitHub, Pseudocode, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Copilot, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Data Structures

    4.8
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Lean Manufacturing & Robotics for Flexible Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Manufacturing Operations, Process Improvement, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Change Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Debugging, Virtual Machines, Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    605 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Help Desk Support, Medical Equipment, System Support, Technical Support, Patient Education and Support, Health Care, Issue Tracking, Network Support, Change Control, Medical Devices, Electronic Medical Record, Change Requests, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, Software Installation, General Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    202 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Community Organizing for Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community Development, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Sociology, Program Evaluation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    324 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Ask Effective Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Back-End

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Engineering Software, C# (Programming Language), Version Control, Software Engineering, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Solution Design, Program Development, Creativity, Event-Driven Programming, Coordination

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Computer Graphics, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Algebra, Cryptography

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    267 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Become a JavaScript Developer

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, JSON, Web Development, Web Applications, Data Import/Export, Application Development, Mobile Development, Debugging, Algorithms, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Node.JS, Unit Testing, React.js, Web Development Tools

    4.5
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    103 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Development of Real-Time Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data, System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Servers

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    540 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    654 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Coding Front-End: Microsoft
  • Lean Manufacturing & Robotics for Flexible Systems: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Java Programming: Board Infinity
  • Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff: Johns Hopkins University
  • Community Organizing for Social Justice : University of Michigan
  • Ask Effective Questions: Google
  • Foundations of Coding Back-End: Microsoft
  • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Mathematics for Computer Science: University of London
  • Become a JavaScript Developer: Scrimba

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