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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

    Launch Effective A/B Tests

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Analytics, Statistics, Estimation, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Business, Sample Size Determination

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - Electric Potential and DC Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, electromagnetics, Problem Solving, Mechanics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Achieve Goals with AI: Track and Adjust

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, AI Personalization, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Goal-Oriented, Critical Thinking, Generative AI, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Pitch with Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Concision, Graphic and Visual Design, Presentations, Value Propositions, Data Presentation, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Sales Support, Communication Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Craft Compelling Narratives: Impactful Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Strategic Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Target Audience, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Business Reporting, Business Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Debug ML Code: Fix, Trace & Evaluate

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Testing, Debugging, Unit Testing, Test Case, Code Review, Root Cause Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات التفكير التأملي | Reflective Thinking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Personal Development, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Creative Thinking, Open Mindset, Problem Solving, Decision Making

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

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    Google

    Google Advanced Data Analytics Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Science, Project Design, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Portfolio Management

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Project Management Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Team Building, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Leadership, Governance, Change Management, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Managing as a Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Adaptability, Professional Development, People Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Mentorship, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Delivering Quality Work with Agility

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Accountability, Time Management, Agile Methodology, Quality Assurance, Planning, Process Improvement, Client Services, Communication Planning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Social Network Analysis in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Data Analysis, Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Predictive Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Matplotlib, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Launch Effective A/B Tests: Coursera
  • Physics 102 - Electric Potential and DC Circuits: Rice University
  • Achieve Goals with AI: Track and Adjust: Coursera
  • Pitch with Impact: Coursera
  • Craft Compelling Narratives: Impactful Storytelling: Coursera
  • Debug ML Code: Fix, Trace & Evaluate: Coursera
  • مهارات التفكير التأملي | Reflective Thinking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Google Advanced Data Analytics Capstone: Google
  • Project Management Principles: Microsoft
  • Managing as a Coach: University of California, Davis

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