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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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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Leadership in Transitions: Competences in Just Transitions

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Discussion Facilitation, Collaboration, Cognitive flexibility, Energy and Utilities, Knowledge Transfer, Community Organizing, Organizational Leadership, Personal Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Sustainable Systems, Governance, Corporate Sustainability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Chris Croft Training

    Career Development - Discover your life purpose & ideal job

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Professional Development, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Planning, New Business Development, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Job Evaluation, Decision Making, Leadership Development, Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Interviewing Skills

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    MS Project for Planning and Performance Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Resource Allocation, Project Management Software, Management Reporting, Project Controls, Calendar Management, Milestones (Project Management), Resource Management, Resource Planning, Scheduling, Earned Value Management, Project Planning, Performance Metric, Workflow Management, Performance Analysis, Project Management, Performance Reporting, Process Optimization

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Modern Graph Theory Algorithms with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Network Model, Social Network Analysis, Graphing, NoSQL, Data Science, Query Languages, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Big Data, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Banking, Credit, and Consumer Debt

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Lending, Payment Systems, Deposit Accounts, Banking Services, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Loans, Lending and Underwriting, Banking, Payment Processing, Credit Risk, General Lending, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Mortgage Loans, Transaction Processing, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Consumer Psychology and Persuasion Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Advertising, Marketing Psychology, Global Marketing, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies, Brand Loyalty, Culture, Social Sciences, Branding, Human Learning, Sociology, Strategic Communication, Learning Theory, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Applications of CDO in Enterprise Security Admin

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Integration, Data Integration, Data Governance, Data Management, Application Deployment, Security Strategy, Enterprise Security, Interoperability, Security Management, Security Controls, Problem Management, Cyber Security Strategy

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Learning Deep Learning: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Generative Model Architectures, Network Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Document Meetings Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Taking Meeting Minutes, Document Management, Meeting Facilitation, Follow Through, Action Oriented, Concision, Accountability, Productivity, AI Enablement, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Core Concepts in Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management, Conflict Management, Resource Management, Agile Project Management, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Analysis, Change Management, Risk Management Framework, Resource Planning, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Asana Advanced: Portfolio, Dashboards & Planning at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Timelines, Project Performance, Project Portfolio Management, Resource Utilization, Risk Analysis, Goal Setting, Resource Planning, Root Cause Analysis, Resource Management, Team Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Scheduling, Dashboard, Project Management Software, Capacity Planning, Portfolio Management, Power BI, Strategic Planning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Platform Product Revival

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Driving engagement, Service Recovery, Drive Engagement, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Product Management, End User Training and Support, Product Improvement, Knowledge Transfer, Change Management, Active Listening, Customer experience improvement, Performance Review, Product Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Program Evaluation, Decision Making, Continuous Improvement Process

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Leadership in Transitions: Competences in Just Transitions: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Career Development - Discover your life purpose & ideal job: Chris Croft Training
  • MS Project for Planning and Performance Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Modern Graph Theory Algorithms with Python: Packt
  • Banking, Credit, and Consumer Debt: John Wiley & Sons
  • Consumer Psychology and Persuasion Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Applications of CDO in Enterprise Security Admin: LearnQuest
  • Learning Deep Learning: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Document Meetings Fast: Coursera
  • Core Concepts in Project Management: LearnKartS

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