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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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    Starweaver

    GenAI Foundations for Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Expectation Management, Decision Making, Verification And Validation, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Electronic Components, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Calculus, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Trigonometry, Derivatives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Hands-On Projects
    Hands-On Projects
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Science in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, User Story, New Product Development, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Delegation Skills, Real-Time Operating Systems, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Proposal Writing, Supplier Management, Accountability, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Supervised Learning

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel: Intermediate to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Excel Macros, Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Process Optimization, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Operational Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Financial Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI Wellness: Prompt, Evaluate, Thrive

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Patient Preparation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Responsible AI, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Model Evaluation, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Artificial Intelligence, Crisis Intervention, Risk Analysis, Technical Communication, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Behavioral Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Financial Planning, Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Analysis, Economics, Psychology, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    4.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Product Ideation, Design, and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Financial Statements, Product Design, User Experience Design, Team Leadership, Prototyping, Competitive Analysis, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Financial Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Writing, Innovation, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Ideation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    723 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Microeconomía

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Decision Making, Labor Relations, Cost Accounting, Budgeting, Business Strategy, Resource Allocation, Business Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Classify Financial Services: Apply Your Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Services, Banking, Retail Banking, Analytical Skills, Deductive Reasoning, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Finance, Investment Banking, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Decision Making, Detail Oriented

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Agile Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, User Story, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Estimation, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Product Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Project Performance, Kanban Principles, Product Management, Project Management, Prioritization, Estimation, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize with GA & RL

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Tuning, Decision Making, Simulations, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Defeat Procrastination: Design Your Own Creative Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Productivity, Prioritization, Creative Problem-Solving, Time Management, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills, Stress Management, Self-Motivation, Adaptability, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • GenAI Foundations for Professionals: Starweaver
  • Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations: Rice University
  • Master of Science in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Intermediate to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • GenAI Wellness: Prompt, Evaluate, Thrive: Coursera
  • Behavioral Finance: Duke University
  • Product Ideation, Design, and Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Microeconomía: Universidad de Palermo
  • Classify Financial Services: Apply Your Skills: Coursera
  • Google Agile Essentials: Google

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