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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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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Interviewing Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Employee Onboarding, Decision Making, Communication

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Overcoming Bias

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Self-Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Development, Empathy, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Psychology, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Avoiding Bias

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability, Diversity Awareness, Critical Thinking, Advocacy, Leadership, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Understand Big O Notation in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Performance Analysis, Simulations, Algorithms, Complex Problem Solving, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Cómo ser un gran líder

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Time Management, Productivity, Leadership, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Change Management, Teamwork, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Crisis Management, Relationship Building, Delegation Skills, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Gestão de Marca & Crise de Imagem

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Decision Making, Brand Management, Branding, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Brand Strategy, Public Relations, Communication, Communication Strategies, Management Information Systems, Auditing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Effective Talent Management & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Virtual Teams, Talent Pipelining, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, People Management, Leadership Development, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Gap Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Risk Management, Employee Engagement

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Mejores Decisiones con Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Data Mining, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Forecasting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Business Strategy, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Koç University

    Çok değişkenli Fonksiyon II: Uygulamalar / Multivariable Calculus II: Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry, Physics, Derivatives

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Nützliches Feedback geben (Giving Helpful Feedback)

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Leadership, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Courage, Coaching, Creativity, Communication Strategies

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Influir en las personas

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Self-Awareness, Business Ethics

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Proyecto final - Construyendo una aplicación profesional con Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Application Design, Application Development, Mobile Development, Prototyping, Program Development, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, Development Testing, Problem Management, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Interviewing Best Practices: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Overcoming Bias: University of California, Irvine
  • Avoiding Bias : Arizona State University
  • Understand Big O Notation in Python: Duke University
  • Cómo ser un gran líder: Universidad de Palermo
  • Gestão de Marca & Crise de Imagem: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Effective Talent Management & Development: Northeastern University
  • Mejores Decisiones con Business Analytics: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Çok deÄŸiÅŸkenli Fonksiyon II: Uygulamalar / Multivariable Calculus II: Applications: Koç University
  • Nützliches Feedback geben (Giving Helpful Feedback): University of Colorado Boulder

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