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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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    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

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    Michigan State University

    The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Resource Planning, Market Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Decision Making

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    University of California, Irvine

    Supply Chain Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management System, Process Optimization, Operations Research, Demand Planning, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability Distribution

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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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Applying Data Analytics in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, AI Personalization, Advanced Analytics, Customer Retention, Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Predictive Modeling, Marketing, Data Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Ethics, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Machine Learning, Generative AI

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    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Financial Data, Business Analytics, Data Strategy, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Project Implementation, Project Scoping, Data Management, Unstructured Data

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Game Theory, Market Analysis, Market Share, Financial Regulations, Resource Allocation, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Competencias para la empleabilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Adaptability, Change Management, Higher Education, Professional Development, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Workforce Development, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    صياغة الأفكار المحفِّزة على الابتكار

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Ideation, Innovation, Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Creativity, Experimentation, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration, Case Studies, Peer Review

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Legal Risk

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Matrix Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Solution Design, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Leadership Through Marketing: Northwestern University
  • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation. : Michigan State University
  • Supply Chain Optimization: University of California, Irvine
  • Critical thinking for sustainable business solutions: The Open University
  • Applying Data Analytics in Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference: Stanford University
  • Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Competencias para la empleabilidad: Universidad Austral
  • صياغة الأفكار المحفِّزة على الابتكار: University of Virginia

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