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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


  • I

    IE Business School

    Critical Perspectives on Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Governance, Case Studies, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Social Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics, Storytelling

    ★ 4.8 (314) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Debugging, Matplotlib, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Code Reusability, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Model Optimization

    ★ 4.8 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    INSEAD

    Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Systems Design, Organizational Structure, Case Studies, Scalability, Business Strategy, Governance

    ★ 4.6 (115) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategic Management - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Plan Execution, Peer Review, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Planning, Project Implementation, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Management, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    ★ 4.7 (388) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Strategic Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Contingency Planning, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    ★ 4.6 (133) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Developing Applications in Python on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, Database Management, Cloud Applications, Databases, Amazon Web Services, Event-Driven Programming, API Gateway, Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Python Programming, Cloud API, Application Deployment, Service Oriented Architecture, Microservices, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Application Development, Web Development, Automation

    ★ 4.6 (107) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sustainability Leadership Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Culture Transformation, Sustainable Business, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Leadership, Professional Development, Environmental Issue, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Initiative and Leadership, Thought Leadership, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Model Optimization, Python Programming, Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.5 (174) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
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  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Communication Systems, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Web Applications, Restful API, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.4 (172) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    IESE Business School

    How to Build an Effective Service Company

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Workforce Management, Lean Manufacturing, Service Improvement, Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Operational Performance Management, Business Process Management, Process Optimization, Service Management, Operational Efficiency, Workforce Planning, Staff Management, Business Transformation, Process Analysis, Sustainable Business, Process Flow Diagrams, Capacity Management, Client Services, Capacity Planning

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Agile Decision-Making Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Decisiveness, Adaptability, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Action Oriented, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Change Management, Risk Management, Culture Transformation

    ★ 4.3 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of London

    Statistics for International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Estimation, Probability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Graphing

    ★ 3.8 (317) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Critical Perspectives on Management: IE Business School
  • Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals: INSEAD
  • Strategic Management - Capstone Project: Copenhagen Business School
  • Strategic Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Developing Applications in Python on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Sustainability Leadership Development: University of Michigan
  • Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow: Coursera
  • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • How to Build an Effective Service Company: IESE Business School

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