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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

    Learn to Teach Java

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Pedagogy, Computer Programming, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy, Test Case, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Data Structures

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    The State University of New York

    Career Foundations: A Toolkit to Build Your Future

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Innovation, Accountability, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Logical Reasoning, Organizational Skills, Decision Making, Human Resources, Time Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Data Entry, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management, Data Maintenance, Auditing, Analytics, Data Validation, Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Health Equity

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EC-Council

    Information Security Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Network Security, Incident Response, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Internet Of Things, Risk Analysis, Web Applications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Fundamentals of Robotics & Industrial Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Automation Engineering, Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Manufacturing Processes, Simulations, Industrial Engineering, Equipment Design, Internet Of Things, Matlab, Electronic Components, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Process Control

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Strategy and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Clinical Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Nursing Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Accountability, Nursing Practices, Decision Making, Leadership Development, Accountability Frameworks, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Organizational Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Patient Safety

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Organizational Change, Service Improvement, Culture Transformation, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Journey Mapping, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Guest Relations, Customer Analysis, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Sustainable Business, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Machine Learning and NLP Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Tensorflow, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Data Science, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Learn to Code with Ruby

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Ruby on Rails, Debugging, Test Tools, Application Design, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Test Case, Software Documentation, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Apple Xcode, Web Development, Computational Logic, Software Installation, Technical Documentation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Mind of the Universe: Science in Progress

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Research, Science and Research, Creativity, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Team Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Computational Thinking with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Data Literacy, Animation and Game Design, Software Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Applied Machine Learning, Javascript, Interactive Design, Software Design, Application Design, Computer Graphics, Code Reusability, Animations, Maintainability

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Learn to Teach Java: University of California San Diego
  • Career Foundations: A Toolkit to Build Your Future: The State University of New York
  • Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value: Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Information Security Analyst: EC-Council
  • Fundamentals of Robotics & Industrial Automation: L&T EduTech
  • Nursing Leadership: Strategy and Decision-Making: Coursera
  • Effective Service Innovation by Design in Hotel Management : Starweaver
  • Machine Learning and NLP Basics: Edureka
  • Learn to Code with Ruby: Packt

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