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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 Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Economic Decision Making Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Capital Budgeting, Investments, Microsoft Excel

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Launch Effective A/B Tests

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Estimation, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Web Analytics, Sample Size Determination

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Organizational Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Social Network Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Business, Culture, Sociology, Analysis, Resource Management, Case Studies, Coordination, Negotiation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Market Research and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Market Research, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Research Design, Data Analysis, Research Reports, Market Analysis, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Customer Analysis, Focus Group, Business Marketing, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    4.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Harden AI: Patch and Recover Incidents Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, AI Security, Incident Management, Model Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Patch Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), System Monitoring, Problem Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Responsible AI, Continuous Monitoring, Dependency Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Anomaly Detection, Application Deployment, Automation, Dashboard

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Program Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Management Life Cycle, Backlogs, Change Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Organizational Change, Responsible AI, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Risk Management, Project Management, Leadership

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Data Security, Vulnerability, Governance

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Inheritance and Data Structures in Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Java, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Development Environment, Software Design, Programming Principles, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Harvard Business Review

    Lead with Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Personal Integrity, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Decision Making, Professionalism, Strong Work Ethic, Honesty, Courage, Leadership Studies, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Accountability, Advocacy

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    Coursera

    Segment Customers, Boost Profitability

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Marketing Effectiveness, Spreadsheet Software, Return On Investment, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Customer Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Resource Allocation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Microeconomics Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Behavioral Economics, Resource Allocation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
  • Economic Decision Making Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Launch Effective A/B Tests: Coursera
  • Organizational Analysis : Stanford University
  • Market Research and Consumer Behavior: IE Business School
  • Harden AI: Patch and Recover Incidents Fast: Coursera
  • IBM Program Manager: IBM
  • Cybersecurity for Everyone: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Inheritance and Data Structures in Java: University of Pennsylvania
  • Lead with Integrity: Harvard Business Review

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