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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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    Pearson

    Wireshark 101: Packet Analysis Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Program Management Fundamentals: Driving Strategic Change

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Product Roadmaps, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management, Digital Transformation, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Automation with Drools: Knowledge-Based Decision Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Business Logic, Application Deployment, Decision Support Systems, Business Process Automation, Test Case, Verification And Validation, Automation, Program Development, Computer Programming, Docker (Software), Model Evaluation, Complex Problem Solving, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Engaged: Behavioral Science for Digital Product Design

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Driving engagement, Behavioral Economics, Human Factors, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Psychology, Experimentation, Design Strategies, Trustworthiness, Motivational Skills, Social Skills, Behavioral Management, Product Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI and Model Selection

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Applied Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Integration, Scalability, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Complexity and Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Climate Change Programs, Program Evaluation, Political Sciences, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computational Thinking, Innovation, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Mastering Team Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Supervision, Conflict Management, Cooperation, Leadership, People Management, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Decision Making, Communication, Culture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    ¿Ves la Erosión? Claves para Identificarla

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Mitigation, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Designing User Interfaces and User Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, User Flows, Persona (User Experience), Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Wireframing, User Research, Conceptual Design, Persona Development, Mockups, Ideation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    FAIR Institute

    Practical Applications of FAIRâ„¢ for Cyber Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Threat Modeling, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Stakeholder Communications, Continuous Improvement Process, Compliance Reporting, Decision Making, Financial Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Exploring AI Possibilities

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Ethical Standards And Conduct, LLM Application, Generative AI, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Build and Market Your Creative Business Using Adobe Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Adobe Creative Cloud, Marketing, Campaign Management, Adobe Acrobat, Creative Problem-Solving, Presentations, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Content Creation, Social Media, Branding, Digital Content, Client Services, A/B Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Wireshark 101: Packet Analysis Essentials: Pearson
  • Program Management Fundamentals: Driving Strategic Change: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Automation with Drools: Knowledge-Based Decision Systems: Coursera
  • Engaged: Behavioral Science for Digital Product Design: Packt
  • GenAI and Model Selection: Coursera
  • Complexity and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Mastering Team Dynamics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • ¿Ves la Erosión? Claves para Identificarla: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Designing User Interfaces and User Interactions: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Practical Applications of FAIRâ„¢ for Cyber Risk Management: FAIR Institute

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