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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 Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Personal Development, Empathy, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Resilience, Conflict Management, Team Building, Stress Management, Team Motivation, Psychology, Leadership, Team Management, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Mindfulness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Adobe

    Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Document Management, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Cloud Storage, Workflow Management, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Self-Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Research, Student-Centred Learning, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity Risk Management Across Critical Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Security Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Risk Modeling, Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Privacy, Estimation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Linux Troubleshooting Course with Real Life Examples

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Performance Tuning, Unix Commands, Ubuntu, Debugging, Service Management, User Accounts, OS Process Management, Scripting, Cloud Deployment

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    Follow a Machine Learning Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Collection, AI Workflows, Statistical Analysis, Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Descriptive Statistics, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Process Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Accountability and Employee Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Strategic Leadership, Culture Transformation, Engineering Management, Organizational Leadership, Empathy, Organizational Strategy, Technical Management, Leadership, Professional Development, Employee Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    KodeKloud

    Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, File Systems, Data Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, File Management, Service Management, General Networking, Network Security, User Accounts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Leadership in Multinational, Cross-Cultural Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Virtual Teams, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Expectation Management, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Risk Response

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Contingency Planning, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Threat Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Decision Making, Plan Execution

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Decision Making, Overcoming Obstacles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Intro to Data Analytics, SQL, and EDA Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Data Storage, Pandas (Python Package), Big Data, Data Science, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, NumPy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator: Adobe
  • Self-Assessment: University of California, Davis
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management Across Critical Systems: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Linux Troubleshooting Course with Real Life Examples: Packt
  • Follow a Machine Learning Workflow: CertNexus
  • Accountability and Employee Engagement: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Leadership in Multinational, Cross-Cultural Teams: University of California, Davis
  • Risk Response: LearnKartS

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