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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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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Métodos de casos para decisiones estratégicas

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Research, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Communication, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Collaboration, Team Oriented

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Liderazgo

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Project Management Life Cycle, Decision Making, Leadership, Recognizing Others, Team Motivation, Communication Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Project Management, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Science, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Telemarketing, Model Deployment

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Liderança Estratégica

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, People Development, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Innovation, Change Management, Culture, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Transforming Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Business, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Asset Management, Communication Strategies, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Universidad de Palermo

    Cómo ser un gran líder

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Time Management, Productivity, Leadership, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Change Management, Teamwork, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Crisis Management, Relationship Building, Delegation Skills, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Open University

    Critical thinking for sustainable business solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Sustainable Business, Decision Making, Business Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    AI Ethics in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Case Studies, Risking, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Security, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Business Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Accountability, Information Privacy, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Social Justice

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, FinTech, Case Studies, Professional Networking, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Financial Regulation, Fundraising, Intellectual Property

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials

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    University of Washington

    Designing Autonomous AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Organizational Skills, Process Design, Artificial Intelligence, Functional Design, Goal Setting, Verification And Validation, Reinforcement Learning, Knowledge Transfer, Software Architecture, Interviewing Skills, Software Design Patterns, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Technical Management, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, IT Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Initiative and Leadership, Technology Strategies, Business Leadership, Leadership, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence

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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

  • Métodos de casos para decisiones estratégicas: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Liderazgo: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R: Coursera
  • Liderança Estratégica: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Transforming Communities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cómo ser un gran líder: Universidad de Palermo
  • Critical thinking for sustainable business solutions: The Open University
  • AI Ethics in Business: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
  • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder

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