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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


  • I

    IE Business School

    From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User-Centricity

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Solutions, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Case Studies, Brainstorming, Team Oriented, User Research, Ideation, User Centered Design, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Help Desk Support, Medical Equipment, System Support, Technical Support, Desktop Support, Practice Management Software, Health Care, Issue Tracking, Network Support, Change Control, Medical Devices, Change Requests, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, Software Installation, General Networking, Technical Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    205 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Java, Java Programming, AI Personalization, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    656 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Verbal Mastery: Grammar, RC, Reasoning for Exams & Job Tests

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Problem Solving, Grammar, English Language, Analytical Skills, Learning Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Architectural Design, Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Advertising, Marketing, Game Design, Consumer Behaviour, Experimentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java Programming, Algorithms, Software Testing, Java, Computer Programming, Software Development, Scalability

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Open University

    Sustainable Business Strategy for Future Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Ideation, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Creative Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cognitive flexibility, Sustainability Standards, Business Systems Analysis, Business Continuity, Value Propositions, Process Mapping, Design Thinking, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Frontend Developer Interview Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Responsive Web Design, Computational Thinking, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, React.js, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Algorithms, Interviewing Skills, UI Components, Web Design and Development, Professional Development, Programming Principles, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Functions & Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Algebra, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    195 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Systems Development, Software Development Methodologies, Business Analysis, Software Design, Business Process Modeling, Communication, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Introduction to Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Market Research, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Business Research, Surveys, Research, Market Analysis, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Business Reporting, Business Ethics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Dataflow, Storytelling, Game Design, Storyboarding, Scripting, Solution Design, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Coordination

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    111 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User-Centricity: IE Business School
  • Operations and Patient Safety for Healthcare IT Staff: Johns Hopkins University
  • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
  • Verbal Mastery: Grammar, RC, Reasoning for Exams & Job Tests: Board Infinity
  • Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines: University of Pennsylvania
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Amazon
  • Sustainable Business Strategy for Future Leaders: The Open University
  • Frontend Developer Interview Practice: Scrimba
  • Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Functions & Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Systems Analysis: IBM

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