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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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    Coursera

    Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Feedback and Coaching For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Collaboration, Mentorship, Teamwork, Empowerment, Decision Making, Active Listening, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Dimensionality Reduction

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Samsung

    Samsung Customer Care Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Problem Solving, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Customer Communications Management, Product Knowledge, Active Listening, Technical Communication, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Critical Thinking, Research, Diversity Awareness, Open Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    153 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Universidad Austral

    Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Student Support and Services, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Family Support, Collaboration, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Cultural Responsiveness, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Socioeconomics, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    557 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Physiology, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, Medical Ultrasonography, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Clinical Nutrition, Anatomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Michigan State University

    The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Resource Planning, Market Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    316 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Pearson

    PMP Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Management, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Team Motivation, Scheduling, Stakeholder Analysis, Request for Proposal, Requirements Management, Procurement, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Resource Allocation, Project Planning, Cost Control, Project Management Life Cycle

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Prepare for the EMT Certification Test

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Education And Counseling, Basic Patient Care, Care Management, Clinical Assessment, Triage, Emergency Response

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    GenerativeAI for Customer Success

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Generative AI Agents, Customer Service, AI Enablement, Customer Support, Customer experience improvement, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Personalized Service, Data Ethics, Automation, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Systems Integration

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Open University

    Thinking about sustainable business systemically

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Business Systems Analysis, Process Mapping, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Interviewing Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow: Coursera
  • Feedback and Coaching For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques: Microsoft
  • Samsung Customer Care Essentials: Samsung
  • Intellectual Humility: Practice: The University of Edinburgh
  • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials: University of Copenhagen
  • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation. : Michigan State University
  • PMP Certification: Pearson
  • Prepare for the EMT Certification Test: University of Colorado System

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