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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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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Business Combinations & Ownership Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Lease Contracts, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Partnership Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Specialized Accounting, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Consolidation, Standard Accounting Practices, Contract Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Compliance Reporting, Accounting, Regulatory Requirements, Business, Tax Laws, Finance, Business Administration

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Co-Create Success Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, Risk Analysis, Consultative Approaches, Meeting Facilitation, Proposal Development, Collaboration, Risk Mitigation, Project Risk Management, Discussion Facilitation, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Client Support, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Project Documentation, Performance Measurement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn CSS Variables

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Maintainability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python GUI Development: Design & Build Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Interactive Design, Application Design, Python Programming, Application Development

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    Packt

    Master SQL for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Database Development, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Forex Basics: Currency Conversion & Exchange Rates

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Economics, Financial Systems, Market Dynamics, Business Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic, Financial Regulations, Case Studies, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Business, Logical Reasoning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Intelligent Agents and Search Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Model Optimization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    120 Quick Stata Tips

    Skills you'll gain: Stata, STATA (Software), Scripting, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Data Management, Statistical Programming, Debugging, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Research and Draft a Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Dynamics, Research Reports, Business Research, Competitive Intelligence, Market Analysis, Performance Measurement, Report Writing, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Communication, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Advanced Accounting: Analyze, Value & Consolidate

    Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Valuation, Consolidation, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Equities

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Prompt Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Context Engineering, AI literacy, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Collaboration, Information Privacy, Productivity, Innovation, Organizational Skills, Business Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Logic for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Theoretical Computer Science, Analytical Skills, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Verification And Validation, Program Development, Software Development, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advanced Business Combinations & Ownership Accounting: EDUCBA
  • Co-Create Success Plans: Coursera
  • Learn CSS Variables: Scrimba
  • Python GUI Development: Design & Build Apps: EDUCBA
  • Master SQL for Data Analysis: Packt
  • Forex Basics: Currency Conversion & Exchange Rates: EDUCBA
  • Intelligent Agents and Search Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 120 Quick Stata Tips: Packt
  • Research and Draft a Competitive Analysis: Coursera
  • Master Advanced Accounting: Analyze, Value & Consolidate: EDUCBA

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