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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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    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value

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

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Career Foundations: A Toolkit to Build Your Future

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Innovation, Accountability, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Logical Reasoning, Organizational Skills, Decision Making, Human Resources, Time Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Graph Theory

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Case-Based Frameworks for Mastering Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Growth Strategies, Due Diligence, Strategic Thinking, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Solutions, Case Studies, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Product Strategy

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Ask Effective Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    CertNexus

    Build Decision Trees, SVMs, and Artificial Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Random Forest Algorithm, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Classification Algorithms, Natural Language Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Organizational innovation and creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Lean Methodologies, Customer Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI & AI Agent Organizational Strategy for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Workforce Management, Scalability, Workforce Planning, Solution Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Spring Boot Web Development with Java

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Spring Boot, Model View Controller, Unit Testing, Microservices, Application Development, Spring Framework, Redis, Restful API, YAML, Java, Java Programming, MongoDB, Application Deployment, NoSQL, Ajax, Hibernate (Java), Data Persistence, Software Testing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Methodologies, Team Motivation, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Capability, Lean Manufacturing, Risk Analysis, Team Leadership, Quality Improvement, Team Management, Benchmarking, Motivational Skills, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Root Cause Analysis, Regression Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Dell

    Dell Technologies Technical Customer Support Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Network Troubleshooting, Customer Relationship Building, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Professional Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Cybersecurity, Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Desktop Support, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, Customer experience improvement, Technical Support, Customer Complaint Resolution, Digital Transformation, Lifelong Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
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    Adobe

    Build Creative Concepts for Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Adobe Firefly, Target Audience, Creative Problem-Solving, Conceptual Design, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creativity, Communication, Design Thinking, Adobe Express, Visual Design, Storyboarding, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Generative AI, Prototyping, Problem Solving, Adobe Creative Cloud, Market Opportunities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value: Illinois Tech
  • Career Foundations: A Toolkit to Build Your Future: The State University of New York
  • An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science: University of Leeds
  • Case-Based Frameworks for Mastering Management Consulting: Board Infinity
  • Ask Effective Questions: Google
  • Build Decision Trees, SVMs, and Artificial Neural Networks: CertNexus
  • Organizational innovation and creativity: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Generative AI & AI Agent Organizational Strategy for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Spring Boot Web Development with Java: EDUCBA
  • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Exam Prep: SkillUp

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