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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Professional Development, Peer Review, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Goal-Oriented, Adaptability

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Teamwork and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Team Building, Teamwork, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Collaboration, Storytelling, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Storytelling, Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Social Impact, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Quantitative Research, Strategic Communication, Analytics, Diversity and Inclusion, Qualitative Research, Resource Allocation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (1): Models and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Inventory Management System, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra, Decision Making, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Gestión de Proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Negotiation, Team Management, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Resource Allocation, Emotional Intelligence, Project Planning, Team Building, Leadership, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Coordination, Sprint Planning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Improvement, Process Analysis, Health Care Administration, Health Systems, Business Analytics, Clinical Trials, Systems Thinking, Quality Improvement, Change Management, Analytics, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Care Coordination, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Introduction to Economic Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Economics, Market Analysis, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Manchester

    Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Building

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    PMP Formulas

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Procurement, Financial Analysis, Project Performance, Cost Management, Project Estimation, Microsoft Excel, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Variance Analysis, Forecasting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Database Engineer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Databases, Database Application, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, SQL, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Application Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Leadership: Johns Hopkins University
  • Teamwork and Creativity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Gender Analytics Capstone Project: University of Toronto
  • Operations Research (1): Models and Applications: National Taiwan University
  • Gestión de Proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Economic Theories: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics: University of Manchester
  • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • PMP Formulas: Microsoft

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