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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.


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    Michigan State University

    Journalism, the future, and you!

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Podcasting, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Diversity Awareness, Business Modeling

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    Fractal Analytics

    Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Decision Making, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Communication

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    CertNexus

    Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Big Data, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Data Science

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    The Art and Science of Economic Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Political Sciences, Economics, Market Dynamics, Governance, Program Implementation, Decision Making

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain in Financial Services: Strategic Action Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Implementation, Project Design, Solution Design, Financial Services, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Value Propositions, Market Research

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Navigating Disruptions and Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Forecasting, Critical Thinking, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, AI Enablement, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Storytelling, Thought Leadership, Scenario Testing, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Probability & Statistics

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    Michigan State University

    The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Resource Planning, Market Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Decision Making

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Leadership, Change Management, Constructive Feedback

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Business Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Operations Management, Financial Analysis, Selling Techniques, Business, Sales, Balance Sheet, Sales Process, Business Management, Marketing, Logistics, Economics, Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics

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    University of Minnesota

    Optimization for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Modeling, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Linear Algebra, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing

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    University of Washington

    Designing Autonomous AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Organizational Skills, Process Design, Artificial Intelligence, Functional Design, Goal Setting, Verification And Validation, Reinforcement Learning, Knowledge Transfer, Software Architecture, Interviewing Skills, Software Design Patterns, Decision Making

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Sales Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Process, Microsoft 365, Resource Allocation, Microsoft Teams, Sales Operations, Lead Generation, Service Management, Marketing, Customer Data Management, Power BI, Customer Service, Customer Insights, Scheduling

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

  • Journalism, the future, and you!: Michigan State University
  • Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior : Fractal Analytics
  • Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies: CertNexus
  • The Art and Science of Economic Policy: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Blockchain in Financial Services: Strategic Action Plan: INSEAD
  • Navigating Disruptions and Emerging Technologies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation. : Michigan State University
  • Management Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
  • Fundamentals of Business Management : Board Infinity
  • Optimization for Decision Making: University of Minnesota

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