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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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    Packt

    Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Process Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Features and Boundaries

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Classification Algorithms, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Priorities, Operational Efficiency, Business Reporting, Smart Goals

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, General Science and Research, Critical Thinking, Probability, Research Design, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Experimentation, Investigation, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    I/O-efficient algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Access, Performance Tuning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Governance, Business Priorities, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investment Management, Decision Making, Public Policies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Cost Accounting: Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Product Assortment, Price Negotiation, Capacity Management, Decision Making, Forecasting, Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Developing Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Information Privacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Logic, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Business Strategy, Unsupervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Strategic Decision-Making, Algorithms, Bayesian Network, Complex Problem Solving, Probability & Statistics

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Leading Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Planning, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Professional Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Strategy, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Change Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101: Packt
  • Features and Boundaries: Columbia University
  • Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business : Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty: Johns Hopkins University
  • I/O-efficient algorithms: 28DIGITAL
  • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam: Rice University
  • PMP Certification: Pearson
  • Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Cost Accounting: Decision Making: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Developing Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University

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