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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


  • P

    Packt

    Master SQL for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Database Development, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, Performance Tuning, Data Access

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Cinematic Health

    Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Professionalism, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient-centered Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Disabilities, Caregiving, Intercultural Competence, Substance Abuse, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Mental Health, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.9 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Java Programming Essentials and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Functional Design

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Digital pedagogy, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Game Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Teaching, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Skillshare

    The Art of Landscape Photography for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Firebase

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Real Time Data, Authentications, Frontend Integration, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Development, NoSQL, Serverless Computing, Application Security, Data Management, Data Access, Data Storage, Data Structures, Cloud Security

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Scrimba

    React Technical Interview Practice Questions

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Application Programming Interface (API), Frontend Integration, Front-End Web Development, Data Management, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Cryptography, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Debugging: A Systematic Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, LLM Application, Data-oriented programming, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Functional Design

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Conflict resolution for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Negotiation, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Composure, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Communication Strategies, Rapport Building, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Learn to Code with Ruby

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Ruby on Rails, Debugging, Test Tools, Application Design, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Test Case, Software Documentation, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Apple Xcode, Web Development, Software Installation, Technical Documentation, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Master SQL for Data Analysis: Packt
  • Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations: Cinematic Health
  • Java Programming Essentials and Core Concepts: Packt
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals : University of California San Diego
  • Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration: University of California San Diego
  • The Art of Landscape Photography for Beginners: Skillshare
  • Learn Firebase: Scrimba
  • React Technical Interview Practice Questions: Scrimba
  • Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Python Debugging: A Systematic Approach: University of Michigan

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