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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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    University of California San Diego

    Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Good with Words: Writing and Editing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Storytelling, Productivity, Planning, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Brainstorming, Content Creation, Overcoming Obstacles, Resourcefulness, Lifelong Learning, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Creativity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Supervisory Leadership: Empower,Trust, and Listen

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Active Listening, Supervision, Performance Management, Empowerment, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Mentorship, Expectation Management, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Collaboration

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Perspective-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Empathy, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Management, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Strategic Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Game Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Practical IT Service Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sustainable Consumption and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Nutrition and Diet, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Issue, Environment, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Environmental Science, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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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    Coursera

    HR Analytics Communication, Influence & Strategic Alignment

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, People Analytics, Overcoming Objections, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Communication Planning, Business Priorities, Data Storytelling, Organizational Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Strategic Communication, Executive Presence, Consultative Approaches, Change Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Link Projects Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Portfolio Management, Project Coordination, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Project Management, Resource Utilization, Dependency Analysis, Scheduling, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Portfolio Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Building Real-World Backend Systems with Node.js

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Object-Oriented Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Maintainability, Application Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners: University of California San Diego
  • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan
  • Supervisory Leadership: Empower,Trust, and Listen: Creo Incubator
  • Professional Skills: Perspective-Taking: Arizona State University
  • Practical IT Service Management: Packt
  • Sustainable Consumption and Health: University of Michigan
  • Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
  • Sales EQ: Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Sales Success: John Wiley & Sons
  • HR Analytics Communication, Influence & Strategic Alignment: Coursera
  • Link Projects Portfolio: Coursera

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