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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 Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Plot (Graphics), Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Data Entry, Data Sharing, Data Import/Export, Spreadsheet Software, Data Transformation, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Data Integrity, Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 4.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Scope Management, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Product Quality (QA/QC), Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Quality Assessment, Quality Assurance, Backlogs, Team Leadership, Project Scoping, Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 145K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (145K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Stakeholder Communications, Quality Assessment, Project Management, Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Enablement, Interviewing Skills, Project Scoping, Meeting Facilitation, Smart Goals, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Discussion Facilitation, Communication Planning, Problem Solving

    4.9 stars, 14K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (14K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U
    D

    Multiple educators

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Debugging, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 15K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (15K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Markov Model, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Correlation Analysis, Probability Distribution

    4.6 stars, 4.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (4.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Technology Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Prompt Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon CloudWatch, Generative AI, Identity and Access Management, AWS CloudFormation, Generative Model Architectures, Amazon DynamoDB, Software Development Life Cycle, Large Language Modeling, Amazon Web Services, Professional Networking, Extract, Transform, Load, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork

    4.8 stars, 7.1K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (7.1K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Data Import/Export, Mathematical Software, C (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, File Management, Data Structures, Data Persistence, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    IT Service Management Excellence – ITIL 4 Foundation Program

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Management, Service Improvement, Information Technology Operations, IT Management, Service Level, Information Technology, Continuous Improvement Process, Governance, Problem Management, Asset Management, Configuration Management, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Design, Incident Management, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Application Frameworks, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Madecraft

    Managing Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Brainstorming, Ideation, Root Cause Analysis, Value Engineering, Systems Thinking, New Product Development, Product Development, Problem Solving, Business Solutions, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Knowledge Transfer, Process Development, Problem Management, Value Propositions, Business Metrics, Analysis, Market Research, Customer Insights, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • G

    Google

    Maximize Productivity With AI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Generative AI, AI literacy, Model Training, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Operational Efficiency, AI Integrations, Business Workflow Analysis, Google Sheets, Complex Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Emory University

    Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Presentations, Data Presentation, Consulting, Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Management Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Excel Formulas, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Proposal Writing, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Analytical Skills, Lean Six Sigma, Interviewing Skills, Six Sigma Methodology, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    People & Soft Skills: Essential for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Presentations, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Expression, Communication, Team Collaboration, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Creative Problem-Solving, Virtual Teams, Social Skills, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Professionalism, Follow Through, Conscientiousness

    4.7 stars, 5.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Everyday Excel: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Google Project Management: Google
  • Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World: Google
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
  • Game Theory: Stanford Online
  • AWS Cloud Technology Consultant: Amazon Web Services
  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • IT Service Management Excellence – ITIL 4 Foundation Program: Packt
  • Managing Innovation: Madecraft
  • Maximize Productivity With AI Tools: Google

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