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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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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Fashion as Design: Silhouettes and Icons

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Creative Design, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Creative Thinking, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Design Elements And Principles, Critical Thinking, Personal Development

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    Samsung

    Samsung Customer Care Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Product Support, Customer Support, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Problem Solving, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Android (Operating System), Product Knowledge, Active Listening, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain in Financial Services: Strategic Action Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Planning, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, FinTech, Strategic Partnership, Work Breakdown Structure, Decision Making, Market Opportunities, Solution Design, Proposal Development, Financial Services, Business Modeling, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Value Propositions, Market Research, Target Audience

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Change Control, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Healthcare Project Management, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement, Safety Standards, Problem Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Accident Prevention, System Implementation, Leadership

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Optimization for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Model Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Asset Protection, Risk Mitigation, Loans, Financial Planning, Budgeting, General Finance, Budget Management, Security Awareness, Psychology, Fraud detection, Decision Making, Empowerment

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderazgo y Desarrollo Personal

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Transformation, Diversity Awareness, Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Workplace inclusivity, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Drive Engagement, Creative Problem-Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Change

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    404 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Marketing Strategy Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Target Market, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Promotional Strategies, Target Audience, Hotels and Accommodations, Product Strategy, Hotel Operations

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Risk Management, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, International Finance, Financial Systems, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Health Policy, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    458 reviews

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    University of Washington

    Designing Autonomous AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Organizational Skills, Process Design, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Functional Design, Goal Setting, Verification And Validation, Reinforcement Learning, Knowledge Transfer, Software Architecture, Machine Learning Methods, Interviewing Skills, Software Design Patterns, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderazgo efectivo: desarrollo de habilidades directivas

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Team Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Prioritization, Innovation, Teamwork, Professionalism, Crisis Management, Delegation Skills, Communication

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Intro to Lean Six Sigma and Project Identification Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Lean Six Sigma, Project Risk Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Risk Control, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Process Improvement, Customer Analysis, Quality Improvement, Performance Metric, User Feedback, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Project Documentation, Performance Measurement

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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

  • Fashion as Design: Silhouettes and Icons: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Samsung Customer Care Essentials: Samsung
  • Blockchain in Financial Services: Strategic Action Plan: INSEAD
  • Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII): Johns Hopkins University
  • Optimization for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Liderazgo y Desarrollo Personal: Universidad de Palermo
  • Marketing Strategy Capstone Project: IE Business School
  • Global Systemic Risk: Princeton University
  • Designing Autonomous AI: University of Washington

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