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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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    Kennesaw State University

    Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Communication, Negotiation, Job Analysis, Relationship Building, Writing, Professionalism, Business Writing, Decision Making

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    Madecraft

    Enhancing Your Critical Thinking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Productivity, Mindfulness, Active Listening, Communication

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Debugging, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Algorithms, Geometry

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    University of Virginia

    Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Open Mindset, Market Opportunities, Creativity, Storytelling, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization, Growth Mindedness, Test Tools, Entrepreneurship, Peer Review

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Innovation Strategy: Developing Your Fintech strategy

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Financial Services, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Banking, Business Solutions, Business Strategy, IT Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Strategic Sourcing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Peer Review, Strategic Planning, Performance Measurement, Performance Review, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Analysis, Resource Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Fundraising, Resource Allocation, Case Studies, Leadership, Team Leadership, Analysis, Risk Management, Due Diligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    ITIL 4: Management Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Problem Management, IT Service Management, Service Management, Service Level, Incident Management, IT Management, Change Control, Information Technology Operations, Incident Response, Information Technology, Change Requests, Operations Management, Technical Management, Help Desk Support, Asset Management, Operations

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    University of Zurich

    Teaching Science at University

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Experimentation, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Student Engagement, Instructing, Interactive Learning, Drive Engagement, Course Development, Scientific Methods, Learning Theory

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    What’s Your Big Idea?

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, User Feedback, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, User Research, Resource Management, Entrepreneurial Finance

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción al mantenimiento de activos físicos

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Fixed Asset, Facility Management and Maintenance, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Maintainability, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Failure Analysis, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Reliability, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Scheduling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Database Theory, Database Design, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Data Management, Data Storage, System Design and Implementation, Information Technology, Data Analysis, Information Architecture, Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    当代应用心理学

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Leadership, Psychological Evaluations, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Psychology, Marketing Psychology, Mental Health, Professional Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Marketing, Leadership, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Workforce Development, Personal Attributes, Human Development, Social Sciences, Decision Making

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment: Kennesaw State University
  • Enhancing Your Critical Thinking Skills: Madecraft
  • Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación: University of Virginia
  • Innovation Strategy: Developing Your Fintech strategy: Copenhagen Business School
  • The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
  • ITIL 4: Management Practices: Logical Operations
  • Teaching Science at University: University of Zurich
  • What’s Your Big Idea?: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Introducción al mantenimiento de activos físicos: Universidad de los Andes

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