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    Johns Hopkins University

    Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III)

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Solution Design, Quality Improvement, Patient Flow, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Management, User Centered Design, Creativity, Collaboration, Empathy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    197 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Brainstorming Specialist (Accredited)

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Meeting Facilitation, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Team Building, Cognitive flexibility, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Basic Math: Algebra

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building a Machine Learning Solution

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Solution Design, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Continuous Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Automated Reasoning: satisfiability

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Verification And Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Excel Macros, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Productivity Software, Data Sharing, Microsoft Word, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Making Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Architectural Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Storytelling, Teamwork, Curiosity, Design, Collaboration, Design Strategies, Creative Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Empathy, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Accenture

    Start Your Lifelong Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Willingness To Learn, Communication, Stress Management, Resilience, Adaptability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnostics, Networks, Customers

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Technical Communication, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Network Administration, Desktop Support, Debugging, Help Desk Support, Problem Management, Network Analysis

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Solución de problemas y toma de decisiones

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Staff Management, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    713 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Álgebra básica

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, General Mathematics, Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Geometry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Logical & Analytical Reasoning — Exam & Recruitment Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic, Computational Logic, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Geometry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III): Johns Hopkins University
  • Brainstorming Specialist (Accredited): Packt
  • Basic Math: Algebra: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Building a Machine Learning Solution: Coursera
  • Automated Reasoning: satisfiability: EIT Digital
  • Everyday Excel, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Making Architecture: IE Business School
  • Start Your Lifelong Learning: Accenture
  • Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnostics, Networks, Customers: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Solución de problemas y toma de decisiones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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