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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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Pensamiento sistémico

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Social Studies, Case Studies, Cognitive flexibility, Network Model, Control Systems

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Harvard Business Review

    Leadership for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Business Planning, Diversity Awareness, Strategic Thinking, Personal Integrity, Business Ethics, Operating Budget, Strategic Leadership, Budget Management, Workplace inclusivity, Marketing Planning, Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Decision-Making, Customer Insights, Planning, Growth Strategies, Financial Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Market Opportunities, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Organizational Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Social Network Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Business, Culture, Sociology, Analysis, Resource Management, Case Studies, Coordination, Negotiation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Business Structures and Legal Entities

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Organizational Structure, Legal Risk, Tax, Corporate Strategy, Business, Business Ethics, Business Risk Management, Strategic Partnership, Corporate Tax, Commercial Laws, Business Administration, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Case Studies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Analysis, Partnership Accounting, Decision Making, Contract Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Performance Management, Leadership Studies, Mentorship, Problem Solving, Leadership and Management, Empathy, Active Listening, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Classify Financial Services: Apply Your Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Services, Banking, Retail Banking, Analytical Skills, Deductive Reasoning, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Finance, Investment Banking, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Decision Making, Detail Oriented

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Creo Incubator

    Supervisory Leadership: Empower,Trust, and Listen

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Active Listening, Supervision, Performance Management, Empowerment, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Mentorship, Expectation Management, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Collaboration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Tailor Your Message

    Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Selling Techniques, Communication Strategies, Sales Process, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Stakeholder Communications, Analytical Skills, Customer Communications Management, Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Business Communication, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CVS Health

    Call Center Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Growth Mindedness, De-escalation Techniques, Data Entry, Greeting Customers, Teamwork, Inbound Calls, Customer Inquiries, Time Management, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Customer Data Management, Personal Development, Performance Metric, Verbal Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Huddersfield

    Integral Calculus & The Fundamental Theorem

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Calculus, Analytical Skills, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Trigonometry, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Building Your First AI Agent with LangChain

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Gemini, Artificial Intelligence, Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Workflow Management, Python Programming, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Building Real-World Backend Systems with Node.js

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Pensamiento sistémico: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Leadership for Everyone: Harvard Business Review
  • Organizational Analysis : Stanford University
  • Business Structures and Legal Entities: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis
  • Classify Financial Services: Apply Your Skills: Coursera
  • Supervisory Leadership: Empower,Trust, and Listen: Creo Incubator
  • Tailor Your Message: Coursera
  • Call Center Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Integral Calculus & The Fundamental Theorem: University of Huddersfield

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