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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Employee Compensation and Share-Based Payments

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards, Compensation Management, Technical Accounting, Compensation and Benefits, Problem Solving, Specialized Accounting, Financial Accounting, Case Studies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, Tax Management, Equities, Accounting, Complex Problem Solving, Finance, Tax, Creative Problem-Solving, On-The-Job Training

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Complex Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data Validation, SQL, MySQL, Query Languages, Analytical Skills, Relational Databases, Scripting, Verification And Validation, Database Management

    4.5 stars, 67 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (67) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    How to Develop an Account Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Account Strategy, Account Management, Customer Success Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management, Milestones (Project Management), Relationship Building, Growth Strategies, Expectation Management, Relationship Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.2 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Computational Thinking with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Data Literacy, Animation and Game Design, Software Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Applied Machine Learning, Javascript, Interactive Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphics Software, Software Design, Application Design, Computer Graphics, Code Reusability

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Intercultural Competence, Public Relations, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Digital Communications, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Branding

    4.6 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Office Tools for Data and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, Project Schedules, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Microsoft Word, Presentations, Project Management Software, Animations, Project Controls, Excel Formulas, Project Performance, Resource Allocation, Oral Expression, Project Planning, Scheduling, Management Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Technical Documentation

    4.7 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Market Credit and Operational Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Portfolio Management, Market Liquidity, Risk Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Retail Banking, Financial Management, Data Governance, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Derivatives, Investment Management, Finance, Banking, Analysis, Probability, Performance Measurement, Analytics, Problem Solving, Planning

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Writing Classes and Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming, Program Development, Debugging, Data Structures, Algorithms

    4.8 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Prompt Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Context Engineering, AI literacy, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Collaboration, Information Privacy, Productivity, Innovation, Organizational Skills, Business Technologies

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

    Packt

    Introduction to Fundamental Data Structures and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Analysis, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Descriptive Statistics

    4.7 stars, 93 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Memory Management, Performance Tuning

    4.4 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Employee Compensation and Share-Based Payments: EDUCBA
  • Complex Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • How to Develop an Account Strategy: Coursera
  • Computational Thinking with JavaScript: University of Glasgow
  • Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution: STARWEAVER
  • Office Tools for Data and Project Management: EDUCBA
  • Market Credit and Operational Risk Management: EDUCBA
  • Learn to Teach Java: Writing Classes and Arrays: University of California San Diego
  • Prompt Engineering Fundamentals: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Introduction to Fundamental Data Structures and Techniques: Packt

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