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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.


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Popular Problem Solving Courses and Certifications


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Creativity, Team Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Technology Strategies, Creative Thinking, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Collaboration, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, New Product Development, Cognitive flexibility, Entrepreneurial Finance, Open Mindset, Leadership

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Code Review, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Artificial Neural Networks, Maintainability, Computer Programming, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Electronic Components, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Calculus, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Trigonometry, Derivatives

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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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    Google

    AI for Brainstorming and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Planning, Timelines, Business Planning, Dependency Analysis, Project Schedules, Product Roadmaps, Strategic Planning, Gemini, Coordinating, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Collaborative Software, Project Management, LLM Application, Knowledge Transfer, Operational Analysis, Organizational Skills, Responsible AI, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Assist Investigations を使用した AI によるトラブルシューティング

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Problem Management, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Support, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Diseño de proyectos para promover el bienestar

    Skills you'll gain: Planning, Social Impact, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Constructive Feedback, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Needs Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Goal Setting, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Empathy And Emotional Intelligence For Sales Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Compassion, Sales Strategy, Consultative Selling, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Overcoming Objections, Professionalism, Personal Development, Negotiation, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Launch Effective A/B Tests

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Estimation, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Web Analytics, Sample Size Determination

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Project 2019–2024/365: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Management Reporting, Project Management Software, Timelines, Project Schedules, Microsoft 365, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Scoping, Project Design, Project Portfolio Management, Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Microsoft Office, Project Estimation, Productivity Software, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization Software, Business Metrics, Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Management

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics
  • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan
  • Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations: Rice University
  • Sales EQ: Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Sales Success: John Wiley & Sons
  • AI for Brainstorming and Planning: Google
  • Cloud Assist Investigations を使用した AI によるトラブルシューティング: Google Cloud
  • Diseño de proyectos para promover el bienestar: Universidad de los Andes
  • Empathy And Emotional Intelligence For Sales Professionals: Alex Genadinik
  • Launch Effective A/B Tests: Coursera

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