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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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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Needs Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Behavior Management

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    356 reviews

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    University of California, Davis

    Quantitative Research

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Data Analysis, Marketing, Target Market, Market Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Quality Control

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    IESE Business School

    Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, User Research, Culture Transformation, Qualitative Research, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Human Centered Design, Solution Design, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Change, Customer experience improvement, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Systems Thinking, Thought Leadership, Customer Insights, Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Timelines, Decision Making, Trend Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence

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    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Public Health, Economics, Supply And Demand, Cost Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    349 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Management, Product Development, Decision Making, Agile Product Development, Business Process, Operational Analysis, Strategic Prioritization, Leadership, Business Strategy, Culture Transformation, Prioritization, Scalability, Employee Engagement

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Design, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Intel

    Intel® AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Business Technologies, Complex Problem Solving, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Insights, Discussion Facilitation, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI, Customer Analysis, Machine Learning, B2B Sales, Computer Hardware, Data Analysis

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Operations Management: Organization and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory Management System, Process Analysis, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Demand Planning, Capacity Management, Service Level

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Matrix Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Solution Design, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.1
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Quantitative Research: University of California, Davis
  • Design Thinking: IESE Business School
  • Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age : IE Business School
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems: University of Manchester
  • Inove na gestão de equipes e negócios: O crescimento da empresa: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers: Vanderbilt University
  • Intel® AI Fundamentals: Intel
  • Operations Management: Organization and Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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