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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 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

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Las redes sociales en acción

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Active Listening, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement, Campaign Management, Goal Setting, Resource Allocation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    761 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Investments, Labor Relations, Financial Market, Financial Regulations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SAS

    Machine Learning Using SAS Viya

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering, SAS (Software), Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, No-Code Development, Statistical Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    102 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Community Development, Health Equity, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Revenue Management, Regulatory Affairs, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Flight Mechanics - Anemobarometry

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Physics, Engineering Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Samsung

    Samsung Mobile Repair Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Display Devices, Electrical Safety, Technical Support, System Support, Test Equipment, Quality Assurance

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Investment Management, Investments, Securities (Finance), Equities, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Vector Database Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Hugging Face, MongoDB, Embeddings, NoSQL, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Generative AI, SQL, Databases, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Database Design, Database Management, Apache Cassandra, Machine Learning, Data Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    73 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Introduction to Advanced Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Advanced Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Physics, Derivatives

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Analytics Project Ideation

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Simulations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Project Design, Customer Analysis, A/B Testing, Data Mining, Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Ideation, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Process Mapping, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investments, Financial Management, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Decision Making, Peer Review, Forecasting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Leveraging GenAI to Develop Critical Thinking Skills: University of Michigan
  • Las redes sociales en acción: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture: Rice University
  • Machine Learning Using SAS Viya: SAS
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester
  • Flight Mechanics - Anemobarometry: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • Samsung Mobile Repair Essentials: Samsung
  • Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Vector Database Fundamentals: IBM
  • Introduction to Advanced Calculus: The University of Sydney

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