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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 California, Irvine

    Project Practicum with Multiple Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Work Breakdown Structure, Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Project Management, Resource Planning, Resource Utilization, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Coordination, Project Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Resource Management, Agile Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Project Management with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Project Management, AI Enablement, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Decision Intelligence, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Team Management, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Effective Hiring: Interview Training for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Management Training And Development, Job Analysis, People Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Recruitment, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Recruitment, Team Performance Management, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Performance Measurement, Decision Making, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Business Foundations: Organizations, Planning, Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Business Planning, Resource Management, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Business Acumen, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Culture Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Acumen, Team Leadership, Financial Planning, Decision Making, Financial Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Work with Gemini Models in BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), SQL, Query Languages, Python Programming, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Data Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Managing Projects with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Project Management Software, AI Product Strategy, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Risk Management, AI Workflows, Timelines, Project Scoping, Project Performance, Scheduling, Governance, Team Collaboration, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Forecasting, Digital Transformation, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Soft skills for clinicians: Conflict resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Resilience, Professionalism, Clinical Leadership, Empathy, Coordinating, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    Paths to a Sustainable Future

    Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Teamwork, Collaboration, Sustainable Development, Decision Making, Sustainable Systems, Business Transformation, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Action Oriented, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Visionary, Economic Development, Corporate Sustainability, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Empowerment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Wrangling Data in the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, R Programming, R (Software), Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Text Mining, Correlation Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Program Management: Execution, Stakeholders & Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Control, Program Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Change, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Program Implementation, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Team Building, Procurement, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Intel

    Leader of Learning Experiences

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Lesson Planning, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Teamwork, Collaboration, Classroom Management, Curriculum Planning, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Collaboration, Stress Management, Technology Strategies, Technology Roadmaps, Social Impact, Communication Strategies, Instructional Design, digital literacy, Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Personal Development, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, People Development, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Management, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Project Practicum with Multiple Projects: University of California, Irvine
  • Project Management with AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Effective Hiring: Interview Training for Managers: Coursera
  • Business Foundations: Organizations, Planning, Finance: Coursera
  • Work with Gemini Models in BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Managing Projects with AI: AI CERTs
  • Soft skills for clinicians: Conflict resolution: Creo Incubator
  • Paths to a Sustainable Future: ESSEC Business School
  • Wrangling Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • Program Management: Execution, Stakeholders & Governance: SkillUp

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