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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 102 - Electric Potential and DC Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, electromagnetics, Problem Solving, Mechanics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    PracticalGrowth

    Meeting Mastery: Clear Outcomes, Better Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Follow Through, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Collaboration, Planning, Brainstorming, Virtual Teams, Goal Setting, Conflict Management, Process Improvement, Time Management, Communication Strategies, Accountability, Workplace inclusivity, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Lead with Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Personal Integrity, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Decision Making, Professionalism, Strong Work Ethic, Honesty, Courage, Leadership Studies, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Accountability, Advocacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Defeat Procrastination: Design Your Own Creative Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Productivity, Prioritization, Creative Problem-Solving, Time Management, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills, Stress Management, Self-Motivation, Adaptability, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Google Agile Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, User Story, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Estimation, Scaled Agile Framework, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Product Development, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Project Performance, Kanban Principles, Product Management, Project Management, Prioritization, Estimation, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    69 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Cloud SQL Infrastructure, Security, and Reliability

    Skills you'll gain: Data Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Capacity Planning, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Capacity Management, Terraform, Data Security, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Problem Management, Solution Architecture, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Resource Management, Business Continuity Planning, Performance Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Succeed with Customers

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Value Propositions, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing Strategies, Target Market, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Insights, Team Building, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Customer Support, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    CVS Health

    Call Center Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Growth Mindedness, De-escalation Techniques, Data Entry, Greeting Customers, Teamwork, Inbound Calls, Customer Inquiries, Time Management, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Customer Data Management, Personal Development, Performance Metric, Verbal Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Master Microsoft Excel with Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Workflow Management, AI Workflows, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    The Creative Reset: Clarity, Productivity & Structure

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Prioritization, Productivity, Goal Setting, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Mental Concentration, Growth Mindedness, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Planning, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Collaborative Software

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Fundamentals of Using Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Ideation, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Complex Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Physics 102 - Electric Potential and DC Circuits: Rice University
  • Meeting Mastery: Clear Outcomes, Better Decisions: PracticalGrowth
  • Lead with Integrity: Harvard Business Review
  • Defeat Procrastination: Design Your Own Creative Workflow: Skillshare
  • Google Agile Essentials: Google
  • Cloud SQL Infrastructure, Security, and Reliability: Coursera
  • Succeed with Customers: Harvard Business Review
  • Call Center Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Master Microsoft Excel with Copilot: LearnKartS
  • The Creative Reset: Clarity, Productivity & Structure: Skillshare

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