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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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    Rice University

    Physics of Waves and Optics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, electromagnetics, Vibrations, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Healthcare Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Managed Care, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Care, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Harvard Business School Online

    Developing Inclusive Leadership Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Team Leadership, People Management, Drive Engagement, Team Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Safety Culture, Open Mindset, Recognizing Others, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Curiosity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Science in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, New Product Development, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Generative AI, Financial Statement Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Delegation Skills, Strategic Decision-Making, Real-Time Operating Systems, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Failure Analysis, Data Ethics, Goal Setting, Database Design, Data Visualization, Supervised Learning

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Authentications, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Security Software, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Privacy, Encryption, Data Access, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Physical Science, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Model Training, Machine Learning, Derivatives, Tensorflow

    3.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Sage Publications

    Managing People and Resources in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Staff Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Resource Allocation, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Resource Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Management Training And Development, Leadership and Management, Employee Performance Management, Workplace inclusivity, Professional Development, Educational Materials, Instructional Strategies, Business Ethics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التفكير الناقد | Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Positivity, Learning Strategies, Creativity, Self-Motivation

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

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    University of California, Davis

    Managing as a Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership and Management, People Management, Adaptability, Professional Development, People Development, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Overcoming Obstacles, Training and Development, Employee Training, Mentorship, Decision Making, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    PwC

    Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Oral Expression, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Storytelling, Client Services, Communication, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Data Analysis

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

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    Rice University

    Leadership Development for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Employee Coaching, Creative Problem-Solving, Motivational Skills, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Prioritization, Stress Management, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Goal Setting, Time Management, Creative Thinking, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Creativity, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Physics of Waves and Optics: Rice University
  • Healthcare Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Developing Inclusive Leadership Practices: Harvard Business School Online
  • Master of Science in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics: Rice University
  • Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
  • Managing People and Resources in Education: Sage Publications
  • التفكير الناقد | Critical Thinking: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Managing as a Coach: University of California, Davis

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