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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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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Playing to Your Strengths by StandOut®

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Communication, Positivity, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Journalism, the future, and you!

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Podcasting, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Diversity Awareness, Business Modeling

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Project Charter with Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, Project Scoping, Google Docs, Timelines

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    646 reviews

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    Packt

    Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Business Writing, Motivational Skills, Empathy, Decision Making, Collaboration

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    Universidad Austral

    El trabajo por proyectos en escuelas de contextos rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Differentiated Instruction, Project Design, Program Evaluation, Curriculum Planning, Lesson Planning, Problem Solving, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Student Engagement, Cultural Diversity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    220 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Workplace Culture for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Social Skills, digital literacy, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

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    Universidad Austral

    Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Blockchain, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Digital Transformation, Court Systems, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Innovation, Virtual Environment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Needs Assessment, Team Building, Team Management, Innovation, Empowerment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Simulation Models for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Complex Problem Solving, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Pricing Strategy in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Market Dynamics, Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Presentations, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Accounting, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Market Share, B2B Sales

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

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Data Integration, Business Solutions, Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Thinking, Data Strategy, Innovation, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Analysis, Project Risk Management, Solution Design, Business Strategies, Business Transformation, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Management, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Playing to Your Strengths by StandOut® : Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Journalism, the future, and you!: Michigan State University
  • Create a Project Charter with Google Docs: Coursera
  • Communication Skills: Packt
  • El trabajo por proyectos en escuelas de contextos rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Workplace Culture for Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law: Universidad Austral
  • Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities: Copenhagen Business School
  • Simulation Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota

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