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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

    Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Business Writing, Motivational Skills, Empathy, Decision Making, Collaboration

    4.6
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Time Management Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Productivity, Time Management, Smart Goals, Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Planning, Performance Improvement, Personal Development, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, 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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Transforming Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Anatomy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESADE Business and Law School

    La gestión en la empresa familiar

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Succession Planning, Governance, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Business, Risk Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Process, Communication, Leadership, Business Analysis, Case Studies, World History, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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    Universidad de los Andes

    Gestión del alcance: el qué de la triple restricción

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Controls, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Project Documentation, Complex Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    Visual Perception

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Generative and Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Agentic systems, OpenAI, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, AI Security, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Responsive Website Development and Design Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Wireframing, Application Design, Technical Communication, Prototyping, Web Development, User Research, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Version Control, Brainstorming, Project Planning, Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, MongoDB

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Genentech

    Data Science in Health Technology Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Benefit Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Assessment, Decision Making, Health Technology, Health Care, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medical Terminology, Model Evaluation, Quality Assessment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Communication Skills: Packt
  • Time Management Skills: LearnKartS
  • Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Transforming Communities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University
  • La gestión en la empresa familiar: ESADE Business and Law School
  • Leading Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Gestión del alcance: el qué de la triple restricción: Universidad de los Andes
  • Visual Perception: Columbia University
  • Generative and Agentic AI: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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