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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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    University of Minnesota

    Prescriptive Analytics Project Ideation

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Operations Research, Advanced Analytics, Process Mapping, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Solution Design, Needs Assessment, Business Analysis, Analytics, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Complex Problem Solving, Staff Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Agile Project Management: Leadership & Core Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Agile Project Management, Employee Coaching, Agile Methodology, Team Building, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Kanban Principles, Decision Making, Active Listening

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Complexity and Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Climate Change Programs, Program Evaluation, Political Sciences, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computational Thinking, Innovation, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    JavaScript Fundamentals & The DOM

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Applications, Data Structures, Application Deployment, Application Development, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Working with Personality Types

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Performance Management, Behavioral Management, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Impact, Community Organizing, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Environment, Media and Communications, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Interpersonal Communications, Environmental Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Risk Management Planning with Expert Judgement

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Construction Management, Project Design, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Project Planning, Contract Management, Project Coordination, Project Management, Team Oriented, Cost Management, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Leadership Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Agile Project Management, Leadership and Management, Agile Methodology, Decision Making, Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Adaptability, Change Management, Organizational Change, Goal Setting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Simulations, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Program Development, Unit Testing, Test Case, Data Science, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Integration Testing, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Principales procesos grupales en las organizaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Decision Making, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Management, Sociology, Team Motivation, Coordination

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Immersify

    The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Active Listening, Teamwork, Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Care Coordination, Conflict Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Safety, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Relative Motion Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

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

  • Prescriptive Analytics Project Ideation: University of Minnesota
  • Agile Project Management: Leadership & Core Skills: Packt
  • Complexity and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • JavaScript Fundamentals & The DOM: Packt
  • Leading with Power Skills: Working with Personality Types: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 1: University of California San Diego
  • Risk Management Planning with Expert Judgement: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Agile Leadership Principles and Practices: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science: Duke University
  • Principales procesos grupales en las organizaciones: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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