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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


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    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Decision Making, Psychiatry, Neurology, Scientific Methods

    4.7 stars, 826 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (826) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Business English: Planning & Negotiating

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Event Management, Communication Strategies, Business Writing, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Planning, Oral Expression, Writing, Proposal Development, Oral Comprehension, Decision Making, Language Competency, Customer Complaint Resolution, Vocabulary

    4.8 stars, 625 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (625) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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    UBITS

    ¿Cómo tomar decisiones en tiempos de caos?

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Decisiveness, Decision Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Problem Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Adaptability, Leadership Development, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.9 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Estrategias y estilos de negociación      

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Business Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, Problem Solving, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Complex Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Plan Execution, Planning, Behavioral Management, Adaptability, Strategic Communication

    4.8 stars, 201 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (201) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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    The Expert Academy

    Strategic Leadership Vision For Emerging Women Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Prioritization, Business Priorities, Prioritization, Adaptability, Resilience, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Executive Presence, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Leadership and Management, Visionary, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Workplace inclusivity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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    University of Michigan

    Applied Social Network Analysis in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Network Model, Graph Theory, Data Analysis, Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 2.7K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.7K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة الأزمات | Crisis Management

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mitigation, Risk Management, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Emergency Response

    4.8 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    CVS Health

    CVS Health Call Center Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Call Center Experience, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Growth Mindedness, Customer Service, Empathy, Interviewing Skills, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Customer Support, Data Entry, Selling Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Collaboration, Upselling, Teamwork, Customer Complaint Resolution, Communication, Time Management

    4.6 stars, 577 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Trending right now
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    Status: Free trial
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    Packt

    Project Management with ChatGPT - A Practical Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Multimodal Prompts, Project Management Software, Project Risk Management, Workflow Management, Project Controls, Generative AI, Risk Control, Administrative Support, Project Management, Risk Management, AI literacy, Decision Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Market Intelligence, Decision Making, Customer Service

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التفكير الناقد | Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Positivity, Learning Strategies, Creativity, Self-Motivation

    4.9 stars, 1.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Healthcare Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Product Development, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Business Modeling, Health Equity, Drive Engagement, Lean Six Sigma, Market Analysis, Performance Improvement, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Analysis, New Product Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Operations Management, Operations, Problem Solving, Leadership

    4.8 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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    EDUCBA

    Python Developer: From Basics to Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Structures, Program Development, Software Development, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Problem Solving, Automation, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Database Application, Python Programming, Software Installation, Code Reusability, Functional Design

    4.7 stars, 105 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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

  • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh
  • Business English: Planning & Negotiating: University of Washington
  • ¿Cómo tomar decisiones en tiempos de caos?: UBITS
  • Estrategias y estilos de negociación      : Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Strategic Leadership Vision For Emerging Women Leaders: The Expert Academy
  • Applied Social Network Analysis in Python: University of Michigan
  • إدارة الأزمات | Crisis Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • CVS Health Call Center Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Project Management with ChatGPT - A Practical Guide: Packt
  • التفكير الناقد | Critical Thinking: Alfaisal University | KLD

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