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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

    Pearson

    International Trade, Public Goods, and Externalities

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Environment and Resource Management, Tax, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Managing as a Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership and Management, People Management, Professional Development, Adaptability, People Development, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Overcoming Obstacles, Training and Development, Employee Training, Mentorship, Decision Making, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Development Testing

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • R

    Rice University

    Portfolio Selection and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Modeling, Investments, Financial Market, Risk Management, Equities, Finance, Risk Appetite, Return On Investment, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making

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

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  • P

    Pearson

    Introduction to Marketing and Strategic Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Product Planning, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, Product Marketing, Marketing, New Product Development, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Management, Marketing Operations, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Value Propositions, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    HRIS and HR Technology Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Information System (HRIS), HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Information Systems, System Implementation, Payroll Systems, Payroll, Database Design, Recruitment, Automation, Operations Management, Performance Management, Operations, Design Software, Digital Transformation, Analytics, Design, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Madecraft

    Shifting Your Mindset for Financial Agility

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Resilience, Growth Mindedness, Accountability, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Habit Formation, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Financial Planning, Self-Awareness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • N

    New York University

    Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Model Training, Machine Learning, Derivatives, Tensorflow

    ★ 3.7 (824) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Employee Movement in HR Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Workforce Planning, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Human Resource Policies, Workforce Management, Employee Retention, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Performance Appraisal, Professional Development, Promotions and Campaigns, Application Performance Management, Application Frameworks

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Visual Impairment Education, Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Curriculum Development, Working With Children, Child Welfare

    ★ 4.9 (867) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Managing Social and Human Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, People Management, Human Resource Strategy, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Human Relations Movement, Team Performance Management, Leadership Studies, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Team Motivation, Strategic Decision-Making, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Development, Change Management, Performance Appraisal

    ★ 4.6 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Decision Making and Motivation

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Employee Engagement, Motivational Skills, Employee Performance Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Review, Team Motivation, People Analytics, Drive Engagement, Behavioral Management, Job Analysis, Recognizing Others, Job Evaluation, Productivity, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • International Trade, Public Goods, and Externalities: Pearson
  • Managing as a Coach: University of California, Davis
  • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
  • Portfolio Selection and Risk Management: Rice University
  • Introduction to Marketing and Strategic Planning: Pearson
  • HRIS and HR Technology Systems: EDUCBA
  • Shifting Your Mindset for Financial Agility: Madecraft
  • Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
  • Employee Movement in HR Management: EDUCBA
  • Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support: University of Cape Town

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