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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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    John Wiley & Sons

    Strategic Doing: Mastering Agile Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Prioritization, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Drive Engagement, Agile Project Management, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Prioritization, Agile Methodology, Business Priorities, Systems Thinking, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Change Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Map Deal Stakeholders

    Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Enterprise Sales, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Specialized Sales, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Prioritization, Negotiation, Decision Making, Data Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Communication Skills: How to Succeed with People

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Interpersonal Communications, Team Management, Empathy, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Communication, Expectation Management, Constructive Feedback, Personal Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Active Listening, Adaptability, Decision Making, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Business Leadership, Sustainable Business, Team Building, Community Outreach, Diversity and Inclusion, Problem Solving, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.5 (260) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Make Data Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, People Analytics, Critical Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Appraisal, Prompt Engineering, Oral Expression, Employee Performance Management, Data Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, ChatGPT, Business Acumen, Presentations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Operations & Closing Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Price Negotiation, Sales Management, Sales Operations, B2B Sales, Sales Process, Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Enterprise Sales, Sales Pipelines, Sales Presentation, Sales, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Planning, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • L

    LearnKartS

    Project Management Tracker in Excel with Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Closure, Project Scoping, Project Management, Scope Management, Cost Management, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Excel Formulas, Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Time Management, Business Reporting, Resource Planning, Automation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Sales EQ: Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Sales Success

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Sales Process, B2B Sales, Self-Awareness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Selling Techniques, Sales Management, General Sales Practices, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Consultative Selling, Sales, Decision Making, Stakeholder Engagement, Behavioral Economics, Stakeholder Management, Customer Insights, Overcoming Objections

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Perspective-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Empathy, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Team Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Management, Strategic Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Strategic Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Game Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Social Impact, Business Transformation, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Collaboration, Climate Change Mitigation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Complex Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Innovar tu enseñanza con design thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Planning, Empathy

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

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  • W

    Whizlabs

    CISM: Incident Resilience & Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Crisis Management, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Security Testing, Risk Management Framework, Governance, Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Compliance Management, Business Relationship Management, Verification And Validation, Resource Management, Business Priorities, Budget Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Strategic Doing: Mastering Agile Leadership Skills: John Wiley & Sons
  • Map Deal Stakeholders: Coursera
  • Communication Skills: How to Succeed with People: John Wiley & Sons
  • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Make Data Decisions: Coursera
  • Operations & Closing Skills: Coursera
  • Project Management Tracker in Excel with Automation: LearnKartS
  • Sales EQ: Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Sales Success: John Wiley & Sons
  • Professional Skills: Perspective-Taking: Arizona State University
  • Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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