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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Excel Macros, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Data Sharing, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Resourcefulness, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Curiosity, Storytelling, Growth Mindedness, Business Modeling

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Management, Computational Thinking, Tree Maps, Data Manipulation, C and C++, Software Design, Analysis, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Ideation, Innovation, Architectural Design, Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Advertising, Marketing, Game Design, Consumer Behaviour, Experimentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Testing, Debugging, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Support Systems, Performance Tuning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Solución de problemas y toma de decisiones

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Staff Management, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Cómo resolver problemas y tomar decisiones con eficacia

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Business Risk Management, Dealing With Ambiguity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Logical & Analytical Reasoning — Exam & Recruitment Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic, Computational Logic, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Geometry

      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, Decision Making, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis, Brainstorming, Strategic Decision-Making, Persuasive Communication, Estimation, Analysis, Prioritization, Professional Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III)

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Solution Design, Quality Improvement, Patient Flow, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Management, User Centered Design, Creativity, Collaboration, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Logic for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Machine Learning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Everyday Excel, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Decision-Making: Arizona State University
    • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines: University of Pennsylvania
    • Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents: Microsoft
    • Solución de problemas y toma de decisiones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Cómo resolver problemas y tomar decisiones con eficacia: University of California, Irvine
    • Logical & Analytical Reasoning — Exam & Recruitment Prep: Board Infinity
    • Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve: University of Leeds

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