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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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    Packt

    Career Growth & Business Expansion

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Sales Presentations, Public Speaking, Personal Development, Productivity, Relationship Management, Professional Networking, Business Communication, Branding, Planning, Web Presence, Problem Solving, Project Management, Contract Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dell

    Dell Technologies Technical Customer Support Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Network Troubleshooting, Customer Relationship Building, Incident Response, Technical Support and Services, Continuous Improvement Process, Cybersecurity, Process Improvement, Incident Management, Quality Improvement, Performance Metric, Desktop Support, Operating Systems, Service Improvement, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, Technical Support, Operating System Administration, Customer Support

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Programming with C

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Data Management, Memory Management, Algorithms, Computer Programming, File I/O, File Management, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement and Optimization, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Mapping, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Business Process Improvement, Business Process, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Manufacturing, Process Management, Waste Minimization, Statistical Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Quality Management, Operational Efficiency, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Monitoring

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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Capability, Lean Six Sigma, Project Schedules, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Project Planning, Analysis, Process Analysis, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Quality Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EC-Council

    Information Security Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Network Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Internet Of Things, Risk Analysis, Web Applications

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Looker (Software), Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Project Design, Requirements Management, Process Optimization, Data Analysis Software, Oral Expression, Operational Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing

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    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Data Entry, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management, Auditing, Analytics

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Prototyping, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Diversity Awareness, Ideation, Creativity, Product Testing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Become a C++ Pro: The Ultimate Developer Guide

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Debugging, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Development Environment, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Data Persistence, Algorithms, Data Management, Computational Logic

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Computational Thinking with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Data Literacy, Animation and Game Design, Software Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Applied Machine Learning, Javascript, Interactive Design, Software Design, Computer Graphics, Code Reusability, Animations, Maintainability, Requirements Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Kaizen Event: Become a Certified Kaizen Event Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Kaizen Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Team Building, Team Management, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Monitoring

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Career Growth & Business Expansion: Packt
  • Dell Technologies Technical Customer Support Specialist: Dell
  • Programming with C: Simplilearn
  • Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt : Packt
  • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep: SkillUp
  • Information Security Analyst: EC-Council
  • Capstone Project: Applying Business Analysis Skills : IBM
  • Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value: Illinois Tech
  • Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
  • Become a C++ Pro: The Ultimate Developer Guide: Packt

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