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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 Virginia

    Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, User Research, Design Research, Open Mindset, Human Centered Design, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Growth Mindedness, User Feedback, Strategic Thinking, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Empathy

    4.7
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Develop a UX Customer Problem Statement in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, User Story, Customer Analysis, Collaborative Software

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Internet Of Things, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Human Centered Design, Persona Development

    4.3
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Howard University

    Capstone: Design Thinking for IS in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Product Design, Business Solutions, User Centered Design, Information Systems, User Research, Ideation, Business Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Product Testing

    4.8
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Introduction to Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Engineering Practices, Simulation and Simulation Software, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Creativity, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Innovation, User Centered Design, Analytical Skills, User Feedback, Emerging Technologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Research, Problem Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Methodologies, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Planning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Fractal Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Applied Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Management, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Modeling, Business Mathematics, Data Analysis, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    570 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Document Management, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management, File Management, Creativity, Data Processing, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    925 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Ignite Your Everyday Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Ingenuity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Recognizing Others, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Dealing With Ambiguity

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    310 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    People and Soft Skills Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Presentations, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Social Skills, Agile Project Management, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Solution Delivery, Composure

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    306 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Microsoft Visual Studio, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration : University of Virginia
  • Develop a UX Customer Problem Statement in Miro: Coursera
  • Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions: LearnQuest
  • Capstone: Design Thinking for IS in Business: Howard University
  • Introduction to Engineering Design : Starweaver
  • Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone: The University of Sydney
  • Fractal Data Science: Fractal Analytics
  • Everyday Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
  • Ignite Your Everyday Creativity: The State University of New York

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