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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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    Emory University

    Foundations of Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Customer Analysis, Probability Distribution, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Descriptive Statistics, Social Media Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Model Evaluation, Business Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Marketing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Mortgage for Underwriters

    Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Requirements, Lending and Underwriting, Compliance Management, Mortgage Loans, Commercial Lending, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Consumer Lending, Quality Control, AI Enablement, Decision Making, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization Software, Data Warehousing, Business Metrics, Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Management

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Wild Leadership: Adaptability, Resilience, & Teamwork

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Team Building, Leadership, Adaptability, Strategic Leadership, Resilience, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Productivity, Decision Making, Personal Development, Business, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Change Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Relationship Building, Team Motivation, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Salesforce

    Salesforce Sales Development Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Time Management, Business Writing, Salesforce, Writing, Productivity, Cold Calling, Sales Prospecting, Growth Mindedness, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Sales Enablement, Empathy, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Sales

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Sourcing

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Supply Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor Management, Decision Making, Risk Management, Cost Benefit Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Differential Equations Part I Basic Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Vibrations, Mechanics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Talent Management, Crisis Management, Innovation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Governance, Change Management, Decision Making, Collaboration

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Culture-Driven Team Building

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Team Motivation, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Culture, Case Studies, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Leadership Studies, Influencing, Team Management, Conflict Management, Employee Coaching, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Decision Making, Coaching, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Communication, Active Listening

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Foundations of Marketing Analytics: Emory University
  • Mortgage for Underwriters: Coursera
  • Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Wild Leadership: Adaptability, Resilience, & Teamwork: Packt
  • Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace: Board Infinity
  • Salesforce Sales Development Representative: Salesforce
  • Supply Chain Sourcing: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Differential Equations Part I Basic Theory: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Leadership in 21st Century Organizations: Copenhagen Business School
  • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania

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