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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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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Project Portfolio Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Controls

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    Microsoft

    Business Analysis Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Risk Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Improvement, Problem Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Proactivity, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Optimism, Brainstorming, Open Mindset, Planning, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Context Management, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Open University

    Thinking about sustainable business systemically

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Business Systems Analysis, Process Mapping, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Interviewing Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    AI Fundamentals with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Independent Thinking, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    PwC India

    Classification and valuation - What you must know!

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Business Valuation, Export Control, Tax Compliance, Tax, Tax Laws, Intercompany Accounting, Analysis, Commercial Laws, Problem Solving, Investigation, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Design, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Why Scale a Startup?

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Risk Management, Growth Strategies, Risk Management, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Market Share, Innovation, Problem Solving, Leadership and Management, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Multiple educators

    Generative AI for Growth Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, MarTech, Strategic Marketing, AI Enablement, Personalized Service, Data Ethics, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Artificial Intelligence, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Deep Learning, Content Creation, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Context Management, Decision Making

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Human Factors Engineering, User Research, Decision Making, Human Computer Interaction, Human Learning, User Interface (UI), Data Collection, Human Machine Interfaces, Research Design, Computer Displays, Accident Prevention, Control Systems

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Data Driven Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Software, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Estimation, R (Software), Data Visualization, Risk Analysis, Probability, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Return On Investment, Probability & Statistics, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Agile Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Business Analysis Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Futures Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: IBM
  • Thinking about sustainable business systemically: The Open University
  • AI Fundamentals with Claude: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Classification and valuation - What you must know!: PwC India
  • Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers: Vanderbilt University
  • Why Scale a Startup?: IE Business School
  • Generative AI for Growth Marketing: IBM

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