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    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Capitals Coalition

      Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Risk Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Human Capital, Business Metrics, Decision Making, Project Scoping, Data Collection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      SkillUp EdTech

      Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Process Analysis, Data Modeling, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement, User Story, Gap Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Arizona State University

      Strategic Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Intelligence, Performance Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Rochester

      The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Resource Allocation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Budgeting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      267 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Minnesota

      Simulation Models for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Operations Research, Complex Problem Solving, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Analysis, Statistical Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Flight Mechanics - Anemobarometry

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanics, Physics, Engineering Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Neuromarketing

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Marketing Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Statistical Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Advertising, Behavioral Economics, Experimentation, Decision Making, Neurology, Qualitative Research, Psychology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Alternative Payment Models

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Strategic Leadership, Behavioral Economics, Health Systems, Payment Systems, Process Design, Health Policy, Performance Measurement, Program Implementation, Consumer Behaviour, Risk Management, Cost Reduction, Accountability, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      INSEAD

      Blockchain Opportunity Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Blockchain, Plan Execution, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Solution Design, Feasibility Studies, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Proposal Development, Decision Making, Market Research, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      207 reviews

      Intermediate · 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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      116 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CVS Health

      Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role

      Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Interviewing Skills, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Customer Support, Professionalism, LinkedIn, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Estrategias y estilos de negociación      

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Communication Strategies, Strategic Planning, Relationship Building, Decision Making, Intercultural Competence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      114 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making: Capitals Coalition
    • Business Analysis: Process Modeling & Requirements Gathering: SkillUp EdTech
    • Strategic Thinking: Arizona State University
    • The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior : University of Rochester
    • Simulation Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
    • Flight Mechanics - Anemobarometry: ISAE-SUPAERO
    • Neuromarketing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Population Health: Alternative Payment Models: Universiteit Leiden
    • Blockchain Opportunity Analysis: INSEAD
    • Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM

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