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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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    Coursera

    Optimize Spark Performance & Throughput

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Performance Tuning, PySpark, Service Level, Resource Allocation, Process Optimization, Scalability, Performance Analysis, Memory Management, Job Analysis, Debugging, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Close Deals Confidently

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), B2B Sales, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Direct Selling, Enterprise Sales, Concision, Customer Analysis, Overcoming Objections, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Adaptability, Communication, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Northeastern University

    Application Engineering and Development Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Application Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Data Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 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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    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with GC - 繁體中文

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Internal Auditing, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Business Ethics, Auditing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Auditing, Accountability, Information Privacy, Decision Making, Social Impact, Safety Assurance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build a CRM with Spreadsheet Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Data Management, Dashboard, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Dashboard Creation, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Excel Macros, Spreadsheet Software, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Automation, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Customer Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Business Process, Sales, Business, Productivity, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automate WIP Limits for Agile Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Workflow Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Business Process Automation, Verification And Validation, Process Improvement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Collaborate, Review, and Decide on AI Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Technical Communication, Software Technical Review, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Planning, Communication Strategies, Decision Making, AI Product Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Wie erstellen Sie einen Facebook-Geschäftsführer

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Account Management, Social Media, Resource Allocation, User Accounts, Social Media Marketing, Asset Management, Business Management, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Social Work

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    R: Design & Evaluate Random Forests for Attrition

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, People Analytics, Model Training, Random Forest Algorithm, R Programming, Workforce Management, Predictive Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, R (Software), Classification Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Optimize Spark Performance & Throughput: Coursera
  • Close Deals Confidently: Coursera
  • MS Project for Planning and Performance Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Modern Graph Theory Algorithms with Python: Packt
  • Application Engineering and Development Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Banking, Credit, and Consumer Debt: John Wiley & Sons
  • Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with GC - 繁體中文: Google Cloud
  • Build a CRM with Spreadsheet Automation: EDUCBA
  • Automate WIP Limits for Agile Projects: Coursera
  • Collaborate, Review, and Decide on AI Apps: Coursera

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