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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


  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Storytelling and Influence in Technical Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Data Storytelling, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Verbal Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Strategic Communication, Thought Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication, Executive Presence, AI literacy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Enterprise Architecture, Matrix Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Software Architecture, Writing, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Independent Thinking, Resilience, Leadership Studies, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Influencing, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Optimism

    4.6 stars, 374 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (374) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Healthcare Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Managed Care, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Care, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy

    4.7 stars, 634 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (634) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Supervision du raisonnement clinique

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Supervision, Supervision, Patient Evaluation, Smart Goals, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Train The Trainer, Professional Development, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 95 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Options Trading: Strategy, Execution & Portfolio Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Order Entry, Financial Trading, Derivatives, Portfolio Risk, Order Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Market, Asset Protection, Risk Control, Business Planning, Market Dynamics, Risk Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investments, Finance, Financial Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Cambridge

    The science of mind and decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sensory Systems Analysis, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electrophysiology, Human Development, Decision Intelligence

    4.6 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (194) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • N

    New York University

    Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Model Training, Machine Learning, Derivatives, Tensorflow

    3.7 stars, 824 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.7 (824) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • M

    Microsoft

    AI-Driven Insights, Validation and Scenario Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Data Storytelling, Financial Acumen, Audit Working Papers, Financial Data, Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Box Plots, Power BI, Risk Analysis, Financial Reporting, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel, Scenario Testing, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Sage Publications

    Foundations of Strategic Marketing and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Campaign Planning, Marketing Management, Target Market, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Leadership, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Value Propositions, Business Leadership, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer experience strategy (CX), Organizational Leadership, Marketing Psychology, Leadership and Management, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Consumer Lending

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Model Training, Computer Vision, Logistic Regression, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Predictive Analytics

    4.7 stars, 863 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • Z

    Zoho Corporation

    Zoho Sales Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Account Management, Sales Management, Selling Techniques, Sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Development, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Pipelines, General Sales Practices, Sales Training, Upselling, Cross Selling, Sales Presentations, Prioritization, Sales Presentation, Closing (Sales), Sales Strategy, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: When Markets Fail

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Tax, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Resource Allocation

    4.8 stars, 664 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

  • Storytelling and Influence in Technical Environments: STARWEAVER
  • Leadership and Critical Thinking: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Healthcare Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Supervision du raisonnement clinique: University of Geneva
  • Options Trading: Strategy, Execution & Portfolio Protection: John Wiley & Sons
  • The science of mind and decision making: University of Cambridge
  • Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
  • AI-Driven Insights, Validation and Scenario Modeling: Microsoft
  • Foundations of Strategic Marketing and Leadership: Sage Publications
  • Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers: Duke University

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