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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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    University of London

    Applied Mathematical Methods for Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Algorithms, Algebra

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Segment Customers, Boost Profitability

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Marketing Effectiveness, Spreadsheet Software, Return On Investment, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Customer Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Resource Allocation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Draft Winning RFPs and RFQs

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Timelines, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Procurement, Requirements Management, Purchasing, Bidding, Project Documentation, Vendor Management, Facility Management, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leadership in the Water Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Influencing People

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Negotiation, People Development, Social Skills, Organizational Structure

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Psychological First Aid 2.0 with English subtitles

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Services, Family Support, Safety and Security, Resilience, Empathy, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Innovation, Creativity, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Design, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Peer Review, Ideation, Design Strategies, Product Design, Curiosity, User Experience Design, Customer experience improvement, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Cognitive flexibility, Consumer Behaviour

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Software, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Problem Solving

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Fatal Drug Overdose Data Using Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات التفكير الجانبي | Lateral Thinking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ingenuity, Cognitive flexibility, Ideation, Independent Thinking, Problem Solving, Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Sales EQ: Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Sales Success

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Sales Process, B2B Sales, Self-Awareness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Selling Techniques, Sales Management, General Sales Practices, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Consultative Selling, Sales, Decision Making, Stakeholder Engagement, Behavioral Economics, Stakeholder Management, Customer Insights, Overcoming Objections

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Psychology in the Age of GenAI: The Human Mind and Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, ChatGPT, Empathy, Prompt Engineering, Health And Wellness Coaching, Responsible AI, Emotional Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Stress Management, Data Ethics, Active Listening, Decision Making, Communication, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Applied Mathematical Methods for Computing: University of London
  • Segment Customers, Boost Profitability: Coursera
  • Draft Winning RFPs and RFQs: Coursera
  • Leadership in the Water Sector: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Influencing People: University of Michigan
  • Psychological First Aid 2.0 with English subtitles: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas: Arizona State University
  • Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries: Coursera
  • Analyze Fatal Drug Overdose Data Using Tableau : EDUCBA
  • مهارات التفكير الجانبي | Lateral Thinking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD

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