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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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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Generative and Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, AI literacy, LLM Application, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (129) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Quantitative Research

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Surveys, Marketing Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Research, Market Research, Statistical Inference, Marketing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Marketing, Probability & Statistics, Analytics, Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Market Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Cleansing

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora

    Skills you'll gain: Business Management, Business Metrics, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Market Intelligence, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Innovation, Resource Allocation, Market Trend, Marketing

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Mechanics, Systems Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Integral Calculus, Basic Electrical Systems

    ★ 4.7 (138) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Analytics Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Peer Review, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Data Strategy, Performance Measurement, Operations, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Analysis, People Analytics, Business Metrics, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Presentations, Problem Management, Advertising

    ★ 4.5 (780) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Alberta

    A Complete Reinforcement Learning System (Capstone)

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Systems Development, Solution Architecture, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Agentic systems, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.7 (653) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Taxonomy, Data Mining, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Statistical Methods

    ★ 4.1 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • E

    Emory University

    Understanding Violence

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Social Studies, Public Health, International Relations, Social Justice, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Community Health, Crisis Intervention, Trauma Care, Child Welfare, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    ★ 4.6 (336) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Fundamentos del Management

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Business Management, Management Training And Development, Leadership and Management, Business Administration, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Business Strategies, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Business Strategy

    ★ 4.5 (475) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Discussion Facilitation, Proposal Development, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Problem Solving, Planning, Cognitive flexibility

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

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Business Analysis Process

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, User Requirements Documents, Business Process, Business Process Modeling, Process Flow Diagrams, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Requirements Management, Solution Delivery

    ★ 4.7 (142) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • 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, General Accounting, Balance Sheet, Capital Budgeting, Standard Accounting Practices, Cost Accounting, Income Statement, Cost Management, Cash Flows, Capital Expenditure, Decision Making

    ★ 4.7 (748) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative and Agentic AI: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Quantitative Research: University of California, Davis
  • Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora: University of New Mexico
  • Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Business Analytics Capstone: University of Pennsylvania
  • A Complete Reinforcement Learning System (Capstone): University of Alberta
  • Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V): University of California San Diego
  • Understanding Violence: Emory University
  • Fundamentos del Management: Universidad de Palermo
  • Negotiation Skills: Packt

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