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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


  • P

    Pearson

    Middle Childhood

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Developmental Disabilities, Human Development, Formal Learning, Human Learning, Working With Children, Child Health, Companionship, Personal Development, Family Support, Sociology, Social Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification Course

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Kaizen Methodology, Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Efficiency, Lean Methodologies, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Process Mapping, Pareto Chart, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Optimization, Process Management, Service Improvement, Quality Management, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Decision-Making for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Decisiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Independent Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Social Impact, Risk Management, Analysis, Data Collection

    4.7 stars, 154 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (154) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Troubleshooting, Mobile Devices & Professional Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Remote Access Systems, Mobile Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Technology Operations, System Support, Technical Support, Responsible AI, Data Storage Technologies, Help Desk Support, Network Support, Operating System Administration, End User Training and Support, Hardening, Network Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Network Security, Network Routers, Security Management, Operating Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Junior QA/Software Tester

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Script Development, Test Automation, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Test Case, System Testing, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Quality Assurance, Issue Tracking, Test Data, Performance Stress Testing, Browser Compatibility, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Quality Assurance and Control, Quality Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Quality Management Systems

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Blender 5 Project Based Bootcamp: 40+ Mini Projects

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animations, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Simulations, Virtual Environment, Physics

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, Data Visualization, Document Management, Data Presentation, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, Data Compilation, Data Processing, AI literacy, Text Mining, Debugging, Data Transformation, Generative AI, File I/O, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 997 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (997) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to the Gemini App

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, Product Automation, Ideation, Responsible AI, Content Creation, System Configuration, Web Applications, Editing, Writing and Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Graphs and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Graphing, Combinatorics, Network Model, Network Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Transportation Operations, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Optimization, Problem Solving, Embeddings

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Customer Consulting and Support

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Operating System Administration, Database Administration, Routing Protocols, Application Development, Network Architecture, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Scripting Languages, Web Development, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 393 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (393) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Systems Thinking Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Collaboration

    4.6 stars, 90 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (90) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI and Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Model Training, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Data Manipulation, Supervised Learning, Information Privacy, AI literacy, Environmental Monitoring, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health

    4.8 stars, 252 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

  • Middle Childhood: Pearson
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification Course: Packt
  • Decision-Making for Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Troubleshooting, Mobile Devices & Professional Practices: Packt
  • Microsoft Junior QA/Software Tester: Microsoft
  • Blender 5 Project Based Bootcamp: 40+ Mini Projects: Packt
  • ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to the Gemini App: Google Cloud
  • Graphs and Networks: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Akamai Customer Consulting and Support: Akamai Technologies, Inc.

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