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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Driving Growth, Leadership, and Continuous Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Culture Transformation, Portfolio Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Business Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Structure, Product Management, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Development Testing

    4.7 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Put It All Together: Prepare for a Cloud Data Analyst Job

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Professional Development, Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    AWS GenAI: RAG, AI Agents and Responsible AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Amazon Bedrock, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, AWS SageMaker, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Vector Databases, Amazon Web Services, Large Language Modeling, Agentic Workflows, Human Centered Design, Agentic systems, Embeddings, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Natural Language Processing, Benchmarking

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • T

    The University of Sydney

    مهارات حل المسائل لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • 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
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    The Truth About Cats and Dogs

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Sensory Systems Analysis, Positive Behavior Support, Behavior Management, Scientific Methods, Behavioral Management, Caregiving, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Science and Research, Research, Biology

    4.8 stars, 2.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Big Goals: A Science-Based Guide to Success

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Decision Making, Persistence, Productivity, Self-Motivation, Brainstorming, Decision Intelligence, Ideation, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Behavioral Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Personal Development, Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Prioritization, Leadership, Leadership Development, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Mind and Machine

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Agentic systems, Computational Thinking, Computer Vision, Game Theory, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Decision Intelligence, Convolutional Neural Networks, Logical Reasoning, Algorithms, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Theoretical Computer Science, Psychology

    4.4 stars, 374 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (374) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    CVS Health

    CVS Health Retail Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Service, Cashiering, Empathy, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Call Center Experience, Customer Support, Transaction Processing, Selling Techniques, Upselling, Retail Store Operations, Customer Complaint Resolution, Product Knowledge, Team Oriented, Conflict Management, Communication, Time Management

    4.6 stars, 484 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Kaizen Methodology, Operational Performance Management, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Kanban Principles, Culture Transformation, Process Mapping, Complex Problem Solving, Inventory Control, Waste Minimization

    4.7 stars, 683 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Wine Tasting: Food and Wine Pairing

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Driving Growth, Leadership, and Continuous Improvement: John Wiley & Sons
  • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
  • Put It All Together: Prepare for a Cloud Data Analyst Job: Google Cloud
  • AWS GenAI: RAG, AI Agents and Responsible AI: KodeKloud
  • مهارات حل المسائل لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة: The University of Sydney
  • Get Started with Airtable: Coursera
  • The Truth About Cats and Dogs: The University of Edinburgh
  • Big Goals: A Science-Based Guide to Success: John Wiley & Sons
  • Mind and Machine: University of Colorado Boulder
  • CVS Health Retail Customer Service: CVS Health

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