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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.


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    L&T EduTech

    Project Planning and Execution Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Risk Analysis, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Timelines, Risk Management, Budgeting, Performance Measurement, Dependency Analysis, Network Model

    4.8
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    11 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Collaboration, Creativity, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Innovation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics, Construction

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Learning to be caregivers for people with chronic conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Home Health Care, Compassion, Critical Thinking, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Chronic Diseases, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Hyperparameter Tuning with Keras Tuner

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Data Centers, DevSecOps, System Monitoring, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Microsoft Servers, Security Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Information Systems Security, Windows Servers, IT Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Disaster Recovery, IT Automation, Virtual Machines, Configuration Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Earned Value Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Calendar Management, Project Controls, Excel Macros, Project Performance, Resource Management, Timelines, Business Reporting, Resource Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management, Capacity Management, Dependency Analysis, Consolidation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Liderança Criativa e Inclusiva

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Team Motivation, Leadership, Adaptability, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Blue Prism

    Blue Prism Foundation Training

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Objects Framework, Business Process Automation, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Design, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Process Development, Business Process, Process Validation, Release Management, Consolidation, Data Import/Export, Decision Making, Data Analysis

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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    أسس القيادة اليومية

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Teamwork, Strategic Decision-Making, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Resource and Enterprise Management in Primavera P6

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Capacity Planning, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Controls, Cost Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Work Breakdown Structure, Budget Management, Change Control, Data Import/Export

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Harvard Business Review

    Think Like a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Acumen, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Competitive Analysis, Financial Statements, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Team Leadership, Critical Thinking

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

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Negotiation Strategies and Styles

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Complex Problem Solving, Plan Execution

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Project Planning and Execution Management: L&T EduTech
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms: Exploratorium
  • Learning to be caregivers for people with chronic conditions: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Hyperparameter Tuning with Keras Tuner: Coursera
  • Data Center Security Management with Microsoft System Center: EDUCBA
  • Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced: Packt
  • Liderança Criativa e Inclusiva: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Blue Prism Foundation Training: Blue Prism
  • أسس القيادة اليومية: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Advanced Resource and Enterprise Management in Primavera P6: Packt

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