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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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    University of Michigan

    Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Personal Development, Personal Attributes, Feasibility Studies, Ideation, Social Justice, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Community Development, Case Studies, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles

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    Duke University

    Financial Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory Control, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Risk Mitigation, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications

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    University of California, Davis

    Managing as a Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership and Management, People Management, Adaptability, Professional Development, People Development, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Overcoming Obstacles, Training and Development, Employee Training, Mentorship, Decision Making, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking

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    University of Cape Town

    Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Visual Impairment Education, Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Curriculum Development, Working With Children, Child Welfare

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    EDUCBA

    Enterprise Project Planning and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Contract Management, Construction Management, Project Controls, Workflow Management, Project Coordination, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Project Planning, Planning, Scheduling, Construction Engineering, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Coordination, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Negotiation Skills for Workplace Success

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Negotiation, Communication, Oral Expression, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Composure, Business Communication, Relationship Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Business Relationship Management, Strategic Communication, Decision Making, Behavioral Management, Strategic Thinking, Business

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    EDUCBA

    Project Scheduling, Tracking and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Project Management Software, Project Management Life Cycle, Budget Management, Project Performance, Project Management, Project Planning, Resource Planning, Planning, Scheduling, Resource Utilization, Budgeting, Performance Analysis, Estimation, Analysis, Environment, Decision Making

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    Creo Incubator

    Stress Management for Employees and Startup Founders

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Crisis Management, Resilience, Leadership and Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Physiology, Leadership Studies, Biology, Health Assessment, Psychology, Decision Making, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Psychological Evaluations, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

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    EDUCBA

    Project Planning and Scheduling Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Allocation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Resource Utilization, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management Software, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Project Controls, Project Performance, Management Reporting, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Planning, Scheduling, Decision Making, Data Structures, Environment

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    EDUCBA

    Fundamentals of Risk Management & Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Probability, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, Financial Management, Financial Data, Risk Management, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Finance, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Variance Analysis, Decision Making

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    EDUCBA

    Market Risk, VaR and Portfolio Management Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Market Liquidity, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Investments, Asset Management, Finance, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Budgeting, Analysis, Decision Making

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Differential Equations Part I Basic Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Mechanics

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

  • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan
  • Financial Management: Duke University
  • Managing as a Coach: University of California, Davis
  • Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support: University of Cape Town
  • Enterprise Project Planning and Management: EDUCBA
  • Negotiation Skills for Workplace Success: EDUCBA
  • Project Scheduling, Tracking and Control: EDUCBA
  • Stress Management for Employees and Startup Founders: Creo Incubator
  • Project Planning and Scheduling Tools: EDUCBA
  • Fundamentals of Risk Management & Financial Analysis: EDUCBA

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