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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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    University of Michigan

    AI for Lawyers: Time and Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Delegation Skills, Time Management, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Legal Technology, Decision Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Automation, Decision Making, Creativity, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Attaining Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Lifelong Learning, Decision Making, Adult Education, Planning, Student Support and Services, Resourcefulness, Research, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Relationship Building, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Project Management with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Project Management, AI Enablement, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Decision Intelligence, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Team Management, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Task Fields: Recall Project Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Management, Developing Training Materials, Project Documentation, Issue Tracking, Productivity, Collaboration, Teamwork, Knowledge Transfer, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Philanthropy, Positivity, Optimism, Empathy, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Culture, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Planning, Behavioral Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Managing Projects with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Project Management Software, Project Risk Management, AI Product Strategy, Project Management, AI Workflows, Timelines, Project Planning, Risk Management, Project Implementation, Scheduling, Generative AI Agents, Project Scoping, Team Collaboration, Project Performance, Generative AI, Governance, Forecasting, Digital Transformation, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Administration, Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Managing Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Teamwork, Mediation, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Leadership, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Analysis, Communication, Action Oriented, Active Listening, Program Implementation, Leadership Development, Problem Solving, Empathy, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Leading with Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Active Listening, Organizational Effectiveness, Innovation, Team Building, Curiosity, Collaboration, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Team Collaboration, Open Mindset, Organizational Change, Discussion Facilitation, Conflict Management, Accountability, Problem Solving, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Ethical Decision-Making in a Social World

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Personal Integrity, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Leadership, Culture Transformation, Influencing, Sociology, Social Sciences, Psychology, Compliance Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Liderança e Sociedade

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, Succession Planning, Leadership, Professional Development, People Development, People Management, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Team Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Behavioral Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Development, Strategic Leadership, Influencing, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Deep Learning in Electronic Health Records

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Autoencoders, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Medical Records, Model Optimization, Health Informatics, Electocardiography, Electronic Medical Record, Predictive Modeling, Embeddings, Applied Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation

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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

  • AI for Lawyers: Time and Tasks: University of Michigan
  • Attaining Higher Education: Columbia University
  • Project Management with AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Task Fields: Recall Project Essentials: Coursera
  • The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good: University of Pennsylvania
  • Managing Projects with AI: AI CERTs
  • Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies: Northeastern University
  • Managing Conflict: Logical Operations
  • Leading with Questions: John Wiley & Sons
  • Ethical Decision-Making in a Social World: University of Pennsylvania

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