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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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    University of Minnesota

    Analytics Project Ideation

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Simulations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Project Design, Customer Analysis, A/B Testing, Data Mining, Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Ideation, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Process Mapping, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, NumPy, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Jupyter, Algorithms, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Systems Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Team Building, Knowledge Transfer, Innovation, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Decision Making, Culture

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Building, Persuasive Communication, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Personal Development, Resilience

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Put It All Together: Prepare for a Cloud Data Analyst Job

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Analytical Skills, Professional Development, Data Presentation, Problem Solving, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Logistics Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Logistics, Logistics Management, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Systems, Inventory and Warehousing, Order Fulfillment, Relationship Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Cash Flows, Complex Problem Solving

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Object-Oriented Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Maintainability, Application Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Programming for a Networked World

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Foundations of Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Customer Analysis, Probability Distribution, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Descriptive Statistics, Social Media Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Model Evaluation, Business Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Marketing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Analytics Project Ideation: University of Minnesota
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra: Imperial College London
  • Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning: University of Pennsylvania
  • Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making: Starweaver
  • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
  • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
  • Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners: University of California San Diego
  • Put It All Together: Prepare for a Cloud Data Analyst Job: Google Cloud
  • Logistics Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Object-Oriented Design: University of Alberta

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