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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


  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Meetings Mastery: Run And Attend Meetings Efficiently

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Management, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Leadership, Organizational Skills, Leadership, People Management, Time Management, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Productivity, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Business Leadership, Business Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    GenAI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.7 stars, 281 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Strategic Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistical Programming, Forecasting, Peer Review, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, Customer Analysis, Case Studies, R (Software), Information Technology, Analytical Skills, Digital Transformation, Business Marketing, Advanced Analytics, Complex Problem Solving, Data Synthesis, R Programming

    4.4 stars, 1.3K reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (1.3K) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Get Started with Airtable

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Real Time Data, Timelines, Kanban Principles, Database Software, Data Integration, Project Management, Database Design, Scheduling, Data Sharing, Leadership, Problem Solving

    3.9 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.9 (34) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • R

    Rice University

    Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making, Variance Analysis

    4.7 stars, 2.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    STARWEAVER

    Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Professional Development, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication, Personal Development, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Professional Networking, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    AI for App Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

    4.8 stars, 210 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    University of Glasgow

    Advanced Machine Learning and its Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Generative Model Architectures, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Computer Vision, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Large Language Modeling, Data Cleansing, Autoencoders

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Sage Publications

    Emerging Trends and the Future of Human Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, HR Tech, People Analytics, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Management, Case Studies, Workforce Development, Data Ethics, Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Human Resource Policies, Business Ethics, Talent Acquisition, Talent Recruitment, People Development, Decision Making, Business Reporting, Business Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Geneva

    Simulation and modeling of natural processes

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Python Programming, Agentic systems, Statistical Methods, Programming Principles, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Sampling (Statistics), Process Modeling, Event-Driven Programming, Mechanics

    4.3 stars, 413 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (413) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Cold Calling Mastery: Practical Sales Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Solution Selling, Sales Process, Sales Presentation, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Presentations, Selling Techniques, Sales, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Sales Prospecting, B2B Sales, Closing (Sales), Telephone Skills, Direct Selling, Sales Pipelines, Call Center Experience, Lead Generation, Relationship Building, Business Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Gen AI For Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Data Ethics, Sustainable Business, Generative AI, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, AI literacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Sustainability Reporting, Diversity and Inclusion, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Content Strategy

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

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Intermediate · 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

  • Meetings Mastery: Run And Attend Meetings Efficiently: Chris Croft Training
  • GenAI for Everyone: Coursera
  • Strategic Business Analytics: ESSEC Business School
  • Get Started with Airtable: Coursera
  • Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions: Rice University
  • Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting: STARWEAVER
  • AI for App Deployment: Google
  • Advanced Machine Learning and its Applications: University of Glasgow
  • Emerging Trends and the Future of Human Resource Management: Sage Publications
  • Simulation and modeling of natural processes: University of Geneva

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