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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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    Koç University

    Çok değişkenli Fonksiyon II: Uygulamalar / Multivariable Calculus II: Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, electromagnetics, Derivatives, Physics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Domain Models

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Case Studies, Data Modeling, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Engineering Software, Software Design, Program Development, Systems Design, Business Modeling, System Design and Implementation, Complex Problem Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    ¿Qué financiar en salud y a qué precio?

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Health Equity, Health Policy, Health Care, Cost Benefit Analysis, Pharmaceuticals, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Resource Allocation, Price Negotiation, Decision Making, Governance, Health Technology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Stakeholder Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn Responsive Web Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development, UI Components, Usability, Typography

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building a Machine Learning Solution

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Collection, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, Generative AI, Data Preprocessing, Continuous Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Perspective-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Recognizing Others, Active Listening, Strategic Communication, Game Theory, Empathy, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Motivational Skills, Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Business Risk Management, Design and Product, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design, User Experience, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Applications, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Algorithms, Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مقدمة في علم الاقتصاد | Introduction to Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Socioeconomics, Investments, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Python per la Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, NumPy, Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Transformation, Model Evaluation

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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Scikit-Learn to Solve Regression Machine Learning Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Persuasive Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Communication, Agile Project Management, Decision Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Çok değişkenli Fonksiyon II: Uygulamalar / Multivariable Calculus II: Applications: Koç University
  • Introduction to Domain Models: Northeastern University
  • ¿Qué financiar en salud y a qué precio?: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Learn Responsive Web Design: Scrimba
  • Building a Machine Learning Solution: Coursera
  • Perspective-Taking: Arizona State University
  • Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Practice: Politecnico di Milano
  • مقدمة في علم الاقتصاد | Introduction to Economics: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Python per la Data Science: Università di Napoli Federico II

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