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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

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Leadership Problem-Solving with AI: Think Like a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Root Cause Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Responsible AI, Business Priorities, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Case Studies, Initiative and Leadership, Critical Thinking, AI Enablement, Leadership Development, Analysis, Business Solutions, Artificial Intelligence

    4.9 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • L

    Logical Operations

    Problem-Solving Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Business Solutions, Complex Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Team Building, Solution Selling, Team Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Ethics, Analysis, Resourcefulness, Analytical Skills, Conflict Management, Creativity

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Project Management: Interactive Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Controls, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Scoping, Project Portfolio Management, Project Design, Project Schedules, Agile Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Coordination, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Project Estimation, Project Performance, Project Finance, Project Documentation

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAS

    Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Process Controls, Correlation Analysis, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, SAS (Software), Scatter Plots, Experimentation, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization

    4.8 stars, 102 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    حل المشكلات بطريقة إبداعية | Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 232 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (232) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Brainstorming, Ideation, Strategic Decision-Making, Creative Thinking, Decisiveness, Risk Management, Decision Intelligence, Creativity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Decision Tree Learning, Tree Maps

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Lean Problem - Solving for Team Members and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Process Improvement, Drive Engagement, Quality Improvement, Process Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Algorithmic Solutions: Design, Problem Solving, Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science

    4.3 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Problem Solving, Code Reusability, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Automation

    4.8 stars, 4.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Programming, Solution Design, Problem Solving, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Algorithmic Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, General Networking, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Application Security, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Applied Mathematics, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Problem Solving

    4.2 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (1.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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