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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Project Time and Effort

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Scheduling, Timelines, Project Estimation, Resource Planning, Project Planning, Capacity Planning, Project Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Application Engineering and Development Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Java, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Test Data, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Jira: Find Your Open Work

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Jira (Software), Organizational Skills, Decision Making, Backlogs, Project Management Software, Timelines, Dashboard, Query Languages, Project Management, Resource Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Control, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cost Management, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, Budget Management, Billing, Resource Allocation, System Monitoring, Resource Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Alignor

    Dealing With External Stakeholders In A Diverse Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Conflict Management, Active Listening, Collaboration, Communication, Simulation and Simulation Software, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize, Evaluate, and Forecast Your Cloud Spend

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Financial Management, Resource Allocation, Resource Utilization, Cost Estimation, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Operating Cost, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Gap Analysis, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Track and Evaluate ML Model Experiments

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Version Control, Large Language Modeling, Git (Version Control System), Data Management, Performance Testing, Dashboard, Machine Learning, Scripting, Performance Analysis, Technical Documentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Collaborate, Review, and Decide on AI Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Technical Communication, Agile Methodology, Communication Strategies, Engineering Management, Decision Making, AI Product Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze and Mitigate Project Resource Overloads

    Skills you'll gain: Capacity Planning, Capacity Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, Project Coordination, Project Management, Resource Management, Performance Measurement, Business Communication, Risk Mitigation, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Visualize and Alert AI Performance KPIs

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), System Monitoring, Performance Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Performance Metric, Continuous Monitoring, Budget Management, Cost Management, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Open-Source E-commerce Platforms for Modern Retail Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Order Management Systems, Web Analytics, Scalability, Open Source Technology, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Software, Data Analysis Software, WordPress, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Decision Making, Content Management Systems, Payment Systems, Cost Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    AI Project Milestones with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Dependency Analysis, Project Controls, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Project Management, Smart Goals, Project Performance, Decision Making, Project Planning, Estimation, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

  • Project Time and Effort: Coursera
  • Application Engineering and Development Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Analyze Jira: Find Your Open Work: Coursera
  • Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs en Français: Google Cloud
  • Dealing With External Stakeholders In A Diverse Environment: Alignor
  • Optimize, Evaluate, and Forecast Your Cloud Spend: Coursera
  • Track and Evaluate ML Model Experiments: Coursera
  • Collaborate, Review, and Decide on AI Apps: Coursera
  • Analyze and Mitigate Project Resource Overloads: Coursera
  • Visualize and Alert AI Performance KPIs: Coursera

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