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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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    Institute for the Future

    Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Simulations, Creativity, Virtual Reality, Empathy, Strategic Planning, Personal Development, Innovation, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Storytelling

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Operational Analysis, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Planning, Decision Making

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Leadership, Change Management, Constructive Feedback

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    Duke University

    Business Value Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Cash Flows, Financial Acumen, Business Valuation, Business Acumen, Cost Control, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Business Metrics, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Expectation Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Microsoft Excel

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Capstone (React App)

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, GitHub, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Version Control, Wireframing, UI Components, User Flows, Data Store, JSON, Development Environment, SQL

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    Universidad Austral

    Cómo Invertir en Cripto

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Digital Assets, Investments, Blockchain, Portfolio Management, Market Trend, Financial Analysis, Market Data, Asset Management, FinTech, Operating Cost, Decision Making, Risking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Leadership and Management, Discussion Facilitation, Philanthropy, Public Administration, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Review, Organizational Leadership, Community Development, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Case Studies, Analysis, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Beyond planning and control

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, People Management, Project Management, Innovation, Team Management, Project Design, Project Coordination, Agile Project Management, Business Priorities, Business Process Management, Conflict Management, Change Management, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Cost Management, Accounting, Product Planning, Resource Allocation, Depreciation, Production Process, Financial Accounting, Operating Expense

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Resource Allocation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Transportation Operations, Analytics, Risk Analysis, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Business Modeling, Logistics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Análise Macroeconômica

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Financial Market, International Finance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Capital Markets, Tax, Fiscal Management, Investments, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Expectation Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Blockchain Business Models

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Strategies, Commercial Banking, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Business Modeling, Innovation, Distributed Computing, Scalability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future: Institute for the Future
  • Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Management Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
  • Business Value Creation: Duke University
  • Capstone (React App): Meta
  • Cómo Invertir en Cripto: Universidad Austral
  • Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance: University at Buffalo
  • Project Management: Beyond planning and control: Politecnico di Milano
  • Basics of Cost Accounting: Product Costing: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation: Johns Hopkins University

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