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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.


Popular Problem Solving Courses and Certifications


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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Bioinformatics, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Web Scraping, Software Testing, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Risk Mitigation, Estimation, Risk Management, Analysis, Prioritization, Proposal Development, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Technical Communication, Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Problem Management, Technical Documentation, System Monitoring, Capacity Management, Incident Management, Memory Management, Continuous Integration, Continuous Monitoring

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Resolve Recurring Issues with Continuous Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Measurement, Procedure Development, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Finding Problems Worth Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Solution Design, Social Impact, Business Priorities, Complex Problem Solving, AI Integrations, AI literacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Design Research, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Usability, Internet Of Things, Solution Design, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Human Centered Design, User Experience

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Storage

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Automated Reasoning: satisfiability

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Combinatorics, Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Model Optimization, Verification And Validation, Arithmetic

    4.8
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnostics, Networks, Customers

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Technical Communication, Technical Support and Services, Network Support, Technical Support, Debugging, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Problem Management, Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Decision Support Systems, Data Transformation, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Resolving and Transforming Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Follow Through, Problem Solving, Goal Setting, Honesty

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software: Duke University
  • Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve: University of Leeds
  • Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques: Google
  • Resolve Recurring Issues with Continuous Improvement: Coursera
  • Finding Problems Worth Solving: Packt
  • Design Thinking for Human-Centered IoT Solutions: LearnQuest
  • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
  • Automated Reasoning: satisfiability: 28DIGITAL
  • Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnostics, Networks, Customers: Coursera
  • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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