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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


  • U

    University of North Texas

    Foundations of Marketing Practice for Non-Majors

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Research, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Global Marketing, Business, Target Market, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Startup Calling: from idea to impact

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Sales Presentation, Fundraising, Customer Acquisition Management, Product Development, Market Opportunities, Market Research, New Product Development, Presentations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategy, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, User Feedback, User Research, Competitive Analysis, Lean Methodologies

    ★ 4.3 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Project Management Basics for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Leadership, Project Schedules, Team Building, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Management, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Team Management, Project Risk Management, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software, Leadership, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Communication, Decision Making

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    The Secrets to College Success

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Higher Education, Personal Development, Mentorship, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Student Support and Services, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Planning, Prioritization, Resourcefulness, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Regression & Forecasting for Data Scientists using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Data Transformation

    ★ 4.5 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Qualitative Methods for Quantitative People (with GenAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Decision Making, Team Management, AI literacy, Resource Allocation, Generative AI, Qualitative Research, Communication Strategies, Analysis, Communication, Project Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization

    ★ 2.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    USO

    Making Your Military Transition a Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Self-Awareness, Web Presence, Personal Development, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Growth Mindedness, Timelines, Goal Setting, Community Development, Decision Making, Planning, Entrepreneurship, Journey Mapping

    ★ 4.3 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    ESADE Business and Law School

    La familia empresaria: individuo, dinámica y tiempo

    Skills you'll gain: Business, Innovation, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Economics, Market Opportunities, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Demography, Decision Making

    ★ 4.5 (32) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Understanding the Campaign Components

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Planning, Communication Planning, Campaign Management, Strategic Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Earned Media, Communication Strategies, Owned Media, Public Relations, Shared Media, Paid media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Research and Design, Market Research

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Jira: Navigate, Track, and Organize

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, User Story, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Work Breakdown Structure, Issue Tracking, Organizational Skills, Workflow Management, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Business Data Using Excel Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Business Reporting, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Reporting, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, People Analytics, Performance Analysis, Business Analytics, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Project Documentation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software

    ★ 5 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Khalifa University

    AI for Executives: AI for Business Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, Data Preprocessing, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, AI Security, Decision Making, Model Training, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Decision Support Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Governance, Data Governance, Workflow Management

    ★ 3.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

  • Foundations of Marketing Practice for Non-Majors: University of North Texas
  • Startup Calling: from idea to impact: Università Bocconi
  • Project Management Basics for Beginners: SkillsBooster Academy
  • The Secrets to College Success: Yale University
  • Regression & Forecasting for Data Scientists using Python: EDUCBA
  • Qualitative Methods for Quantitative People (with GenAI): Vanderbilt University
  • Making Your Military Transition a Transformation: USO
  • La familia empresaria: individuo, dinámica y tiempo: ESADE Business and Law School
  • Understanding the Campaign Components: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Jira: Navigate, Track, and Organize: Coursera

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