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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 Pennsylvania

    AI Applications in People Management

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, HR Tech, Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Responsible AI, Human Resources, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Machine Learning, Employee Retention, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Blockchain, Predictive Modeling, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 334 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (334) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    INSEAD

    Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Emerging Technologies, Stakeholder Analysis, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Computing, General Ledger, Program Implementation, Financial Services, Information Privacy, Transaction Processing

    4.7 stars, 695 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (695) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Animer une séance collaborative

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Discussion Facilitation, Drive Engagement, Teamwork, Innovation, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Knowledge Transfer, Decision Making

    4.5 stars, 566 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (566) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Brute-force attacks, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 326 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (326) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Team Oriented, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Customer Value in Pricing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Case Studies, Market Research, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 378 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (378) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Interpersonal Communications, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking

    4.8 stars, 702 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (702) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Generative and Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, AI literacy, LLM Application, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 143 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (143) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Trend Analysis, Innovation, Decision Making, Creativity

    4.9 stars, 258 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (258) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI For All

    Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Business Process Automation, Automation, ChatGPT, Computer Science, Analysis, Innovation, Decision Making, Natural Language Processing, Creative Problem-Solving, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy

    4.7 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Manchester

    Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Business Ethics, Sustainable Development, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Management

    4.8 stars, 700 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (700) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Sanitation, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Development, Economic Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Political Sciences, Economics, Supply And Demand

    4.7 stars, 352 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (352) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI Applications in People Management: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services: INSEAD
  • Animer une séance collaborative: ESSEC Business School
  • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
  • Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs: Arizona State University
  • Customer Value in Pricing Strategy: University of Virginia
  • Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making: Dartmouth College
  • Generative and Agentic AI: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities: EDHEC Business School
  • AI For All: AI CERTs

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