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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 Colorado Boulder

    Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Analysis, Systems Design, Business Requirements, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Leadership, Engineering Design Process, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing and Production, Coordination, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Team Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Teamwork, Personal Development, People Development, Business Leadership, Collaboration, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Organizational Leadership Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Communication, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Culture Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Customer experience strategy (CX), Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Decision Making, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Data Mining Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Text Mining, Innovation, Data Integration, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Feature Engineering, Analysis, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Technical Writing, Classification Algorithms, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Blue Prism

    Blue Prism Foundation Training

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Objects Framework, Business Process Automation, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Design, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Process Development, Business Process, Process Validation, Release Management, Consolidation, Data Import/Export, Decision Making, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Transforming Life and Organizations in the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Organizational Change, Cognitive flexibility, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced AI Techniques for the Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Supply Chain, Deep Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Random Forest Algorithm, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Customer Demand Planning, Forecasting, Unsupervised Learning

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Conduct a 5 Whys Analysis in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Root Cause Analysis, Collaborative Software, Business Analysis, Problem Management, Design Thinking, Business Process Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    The University of Notre Dame

    Leading from Within

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Decision Making, Leadership Development, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Social Justice, Self-Awareness, Personal Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses

    Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Team Oriented, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Teamwork, Blended Learning, Drive Engagement, Classroom Management, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Professional Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Business intelligence and data warehousing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Data Modeling, MySQL, Business Analytics, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Star Schema, Unstructured Data, Database Design, SQL, Data Transformation

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Developing a Leadership Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Professional Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, People Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Styles, Relationship Building, Adaptability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership: Coursera
  • Organizational Leadership Capstone: Northwestern University
  • Data Mining Project: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Blue Prism Foundation Training: Blue Prism
  • Transforming Life and Organizations in the Digital Age: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Advanced AI Techniques for the Supply Chain: LearnQuest
  • Conduct a 5 Whys Analysis in Miro: Coursera
  • Leading from Within: The University of Notre Dame
  • Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses: Johns Hopkins University

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