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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 Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Trustworthiness, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    ESG Communication for Inclusive Dialogue

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Emotional Intelligence, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Communication, Sustainable Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Active Listening, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Project Execution and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Implementation, Agile Project Management, Project Performance, Project Management, Project Controls, Earned Value Management, Project Planning, Sprint Planning, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Resource Management, Resource Allocation

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Aspectos fundamentales de la gerencia

    Skills you'll gain: Staff Management, Business Management, People Management, Leadership and Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Leadership, Workforce Planning, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    736 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Cleanroom Fundamentals & Semiconductor Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Thermal Management, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Equipment, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Procedures, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Standards, Goal Setting, Emerging Technologies, Problem Solving, Self-Starter, Higher Education, Time Management, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lecturio

    Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Health Disparities, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Molecular Biology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Nursing Care, Biochemistry, Psychology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Behavior Management, Biology, Decision Making, Taxonomy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Web Applications, Data Persistence, Scripting, Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    150 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leveraging GenAI to Develop Critical Thinking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Decision Making, Information Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Mastering Hotel Financials

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Hospitality, Hotel Operations, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Management, Budgeting, Income Statement, Benchmarking, Balance Sheet, FinTech, Return On Investment, Time Management, Leadership Development, Adaptability, Creative Problem-Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Adaptability

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Estimación de la línea base de tiempos y costos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Estimation, Project Schedules, Case Studies, Scheduling, Timelines, Project Planning, Scope Management, Project Management, Budget Management, Resource Allocation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    220 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • ESG Communication for Inclusive Dialogue: Duke University
  • Project Execution and Control: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Aspectos fundamentales de la gerencia: University of California, Irvine
  • Cleanroom Fundamentals & Semiconductor Technologies: University at Buffalo
  • Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses: Lecturio
  • Learn JavaScript: Scrimba
  • Designing Autonomous AI: University of Washington
  • Leveraging GenAI to Develop Critical Thinking Skills: University of Michigan
  • Mastering Hotel Financials: Starweaver

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