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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


  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Construção da Identidade de Líder

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Adaptability, People Development, Organizational Change, Professional Development, Resource Management, Decision Making, Influencing

    4.6 stars, 65 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Ecological Gardening

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Plant Operations and Management, Planning, Adaptability, Land Management, Design, Sustainable Design, Taxonomy, Water Resource Management, Life Sciences, Analytical Testing, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Microbiology, Decision Making, Productivity, Sustainability Standards

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Macquarie University

    Machine Learning for Cyber Threat & Anomaly Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Assessment, AI Security, Network Security, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Security Management, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Analytical Skills

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Underwriters: Enhancing Application Reviews

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Underwriting, Operational Efficiency, Lending and Underwriting, AI Integrations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, AI Enablement, Risk Analysis, Agentic Workflows, Business Process Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, ChatGPT, Decision Making, Automation

    4.5 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Oversee a Project with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Delegation Skills, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Collaborative Software

    4.6 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (28) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Venture Capital: Analyze, Build & Evaluate Models

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Finance, Case Studies, Financial Forecasting, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Investment Management, Financial Statements, Equities, Compensation Analysis, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Analysis, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Philanthropy, Positivity, Optimism, Empathy, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Culture, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Planning, Behavioral Economics

    4.3 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Practical AI Agents 2026 – Build Agentic Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Agentic systems, Workflow Management, AI literacy, Automation, Process Flow Diagrams, Marketing Automation, AI Integrations, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Alternative Investments As We Age: Building Wealth

    Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Financial Planning, Investments, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Investment Management, Private Equity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Case Studies, Drive Engagement, Business Planning, Business Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Communications, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Non-Profit Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Management, Public Administration, Leadership Development, Stakeholder Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    People Data Foundations: Metrics & Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Employee Retention, Report Writing, Employee Engagement, Employee Surveys, Data Storytelling, People Analytics, HR Tech, Root Cause Analysis, Data Import/Export, Human Resources Software, Decision Making, Data Cleansing, Human Resource Management, Data Visualization, Talent Management, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Analysis, Surveys

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Madecraft

    Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Empowerment, Courage, Empathy, Growth Mindedness, Persistence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Cognitive flexibility, Personal Integrity, Decision Making, Optimism, Interpersonal Communications, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Construção da Identidade de Líder: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Introduction to Ecological Gardening: University of Minnesota
  • Machine Learning for Cyber Threat & Anomaly Detection: Macquarie University
  • GenAI for Underwriters: Enhancing Application Reviews: Coursera
  • Oversee a Project with ClickUp: Coursera
  • Venture Capital: Analyze, Build & Evaluate Models: EDUCBA
  • The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good: University of Pennsylvania
  • Practical AI Agents 2026 – Build Agentic Workflows: Packt
  • Alternative Investments As We Age: Building Wealth: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations: John Wiley & Sons

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