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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Conflict Resolution & Mediation: Managing Workplace Harmony

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Negotiation, Team Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Root Cause Analysis, Empathy, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Earned Value Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Calendar Management, Project Controls, Excel Macros, Project Performance, Resource Management, Timelines, Business Reporting, Resource Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management, Capacity Management, Dependency Analysis, Consolidation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Análisis de riesgos de desastres y cambio climático

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Hazard Analysis, Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Project Risk Management, Governance, Failure Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Analysis, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, Climate Change Adaptation, Vulnerability Assessments, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Human Decision Making and its Biases

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Behavioral Economics, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Communication, Algorithms, Probability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Project Management and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Agile Methodology, Product Roadmaps, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Project Performance, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Risk Management, Innovation, Auditing, Resource Allocation, New Product Development, Team Leadership, Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Collection and Root Cause Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Statistical Inference, Pareto Chart

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Construction Management Industry and Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Controls, Cost Management, Construction Accounting, Facility Management, Leadership, Communication Planning, Team Building, Procurement, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Business Process Outsourcing Strategies in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Performance Measurement, Business Relationship Management, Business Process, Business Process Management, Global Marketing, Process Optimization, Creative Problem-Solving, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Risk Mitigation, Contract Negotiation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Hyperparameter Tuning with Keras Tuner

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    ESADE Business and Law School

    Modelos de empresa familiar: del capitán al grupo inversor

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Management, Business Valuation, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Change Management, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets II: Market Structure and Firm Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Economics, Cost Control, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Operating Cost, Production Management, Market Analysis, Supply And Demand, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    128 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Text Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Social Network Analysis, Supervised Learning, Unstructured Data, Marketing Analytics, Deep Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Text Mining, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Predictive Modeling, Semantic Web, JSON, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Data Structures

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    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Conflict Resolution & Mediation: Managing Workplace Harmony: Coursera
  • Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced: Packt
  • Análisis de riesgos de desastres y cambio climático: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Human Decision Making and its Biases: Fractal Analytics
  • Advanced Project Management and Leadership: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Collection and Root Cause Analysis: SkillUp
  • The Construction Management Industry and Profession: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Business Process Outsourcing Strategies in Hospitality: Starweaver
  • Hyperparameter Tuning with Keras Tuner: Coursera
  • Modelos de empresa familiar: del capitán al grupo inversor: ESADE Business and Law School

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