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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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Popular Problem Solving Courses and Certifications


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    University of Pennsylvania

    Managing Social and Human Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, People Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Studies, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Team Motivation, Compensation Management, Change Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment

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    University of Manchester

    Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Text Retrieval and Search Engines

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Vector Databases, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Web Analytics and SEO, Machine Learning, Information Architecture, Statistical Methods

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    University of Geneva

    Simulation and modeling of natural processes

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Python Programming, Statistical Methods, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Mechanics, Physics

    4.3
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    412 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    A Complete Reinforcement Learning System (Capstone)

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Simulations, Model Evaluation, Performance Testing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Algorithms, Performance Tuning

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Markov Model, Regression Analysis, Deep Learning, Market Liquidity, Tensorflow

    3.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Culture-Driven Team Building

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Team Motivation, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Culture, Case Studies, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Project Portfolio Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Controls

    4.3
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Leadership Development for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Team Motivation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Prioritization, Stress Management, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Goal Setting, Time Management, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Communication, Professional Development, Mentorship

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Problem Management, Service Management, Information Technology Operations, Digital Transformation, Change Control, Issue Tracking, Configuration Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Self Service Technologies, Change Requests, Automation, Service Level, Problem Solving, Design, Order Fulfillment

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

    Introduction to Programming with C Language

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Data Storage, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Negociações de sucesso: estratégias e habilidades essenciais (em Português)

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Price Negotiation, Planning, Strategic Planning, Conflict Management, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Business Ethics, Decision Making

    4.9
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Managing Social and Human Capital: University of Pennsylvania
  • Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics: University of Manchester
  • Text Retrieval and Search Engines: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Simulation and modeling of natural processes: University of Geneva
  • A Complete Reinforcement Learning System (Capstone): University of Alberta
  • Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
  • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
  • Agile Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Leadership Development for Engineers: Rice University
  • Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations: Coursera

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