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    University of Science and Technology of China

    快速学习

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Lifelong Learning, Quick Learning, Adult Education, Problem Solving, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Resourcefulness, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Professional Development, Information Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Professional Development, Desktop Support, System Support, Help Desk Support, Professionalism, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    135 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Science and Technology of China

    创新思维

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Innovation, Resourcefulness, Open Mindset, Needs Assessment, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Adaptability, Productivity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Planning, Social Justice, Education and Training, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Community Development, Problem Solving, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Zoho Corporation

    Zoho Sales Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Account Management, Sales Management, Selling Techniques, Customer Relationship Management, Sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, General Sales Practices, Sales Pipelines, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Process Mapping, Customer Relationship Building, Interviewing Skills, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Sales Operations, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Analytics Project Ideation

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Simulations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Project Design, Customer Analysis, A/B Testing, Data Mining, Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Ideation, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Human Factors Engineering, Creativity, User Interface (UI), User Research, Decision Making, Display Devices, Human Computer Interaction, Human Learning, Data Collection, Human Machine Interfaces, Accident Prevention, Control Systems

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Job & Exam Aptitude Mastery: Reasoning | DI | Verbal | Quant

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Vocabulary, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Deductive Reasoning, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Grammar, Arithmetic, English Language, Case Studies, Complex Problem Solving, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Verbal Communication Skills, Quantitative Research, Applied Mathematics

    3
    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Trustworthiness, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Teamwork, Composure, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Resilience, Open Mindset, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Programming for a Networked World

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Liderazgo e innovación

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Collaboration, Initiative and Leadership, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainable Development, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Emotional Intelligence, Proposal Development, Community and Social Work

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    126 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Think Critically: Deductive Reasoning and Mental Models

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Cognitive flexibility, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Open Mindset, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Self-Awareness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 快速学习: University of Science and Technology of China
  • Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • 创新思维: University of Science and Technology of China
  • Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Zoho Sales Representative: Zoho Corporation
  • Analytics Project Ideation: University of Minnesota
  • Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans: Arizona State University
  • Job & Exam Aptitude Mastery: Reasoning | DI | Verbal | Quant: Board Infinity
  • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Programming for a Networked World : Vanderbilt University

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