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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 Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Public Health, Economics, Supply And Demand, Cost Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    350 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Research for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Impact, Influencing, Research, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Change Management, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Capacity Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    198 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Intercultural Competence, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Education and Training, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Higher Education, digital literacy, Communication, Time Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Fundamentals of financial and management accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Capital Budgeting, Standard Accounting Practices, Cost Accounting, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Cost Management, Cash Flows, Capital Expenditure, Depreciation, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    745 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    The City and You: Find Your Best Place

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Crisis Management, Creativity, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Economic Development, Economics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    AI Fundamentals with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Independent Thinking, Critical Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Thinking, User Research, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Open Mindset, Project Scoping, User Experience, Persona Development, Project Planning, Process Mapping, Value Engineering, Product Development, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Thinking, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    284 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Indian School of Business

    Trading Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Market, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Analysis, Equities, Decision Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Applying Data Analytics in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, AI Personalization, Advanced Analytics, Customer Retention, Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Predictive Modeling, Marketing, Data Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Ethics, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Machine Learning, Generative AI

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    199 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Sales Pipelines, Power BI, Lead Generation, Resource Allocation, Microsoft 365, Scheduling, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Microsoft Teams, Customer Data Management, Order Management, Customer Service, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Marketing, Marketing Automation, Email Marketing, Dashboard

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Simulation Models for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Probability Distribution, Probability, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Complex Problem Solving, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Modeling, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Decision Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership and Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Strategic Thinking, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Empathy, Complex Problem Solving, Active Listening, Plan Execution, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    204 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems: University of Manchester
  • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town
  • Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era: The State University of New York
  • Fundamentals of financial and management accounting: Politecnico di Milano
  • The City and You: Find Your Best Place: University of Toronto
  • AI Fundamentals with Claude: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Design Thinking: University of Virginia
  • Trading Algorithms: Indian School of Business
  • Applying Data Analytics in Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft

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