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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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    Universidad de los Andes

    Analítica de Procesos: Optimización desde los Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Process, Process Mapping, Process Optimization, Business Process Modeling, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Transformation, Performance Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Simulation and Simulation Software, Resource Allocation

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    National Taiwan University

    實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory)

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Price Negotiation, Behavioral Economics, Experimentation, Social Sciences, Negotiation, Economics, Science and Research, Research Design, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Peer Review, Strategic Decision-Making

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Formulación y evaluación de proyectos complejos

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Portfolio Management, Strategic Planning, Project Design, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Engineering Management, Project Finance, Case Studies, Business Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making, Risk Analysis

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Simulación en ciencias de la salud

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Medical Devices, Virtual Environment, Learning Theory, Clinical Assessment, Constructive Feedback, Health Assessment, Decision Making, Patient Treatment, Medical Equipment and Technology, Instructional Design, Interactive Learning, Patient Preparation, Learning Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Asset Protection, Loans, Financial Planning, Finance, Budgeting, Consumer Behaviour, Psychology, Decision Making, Empowerment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESADE Business and Law School

    La gestión en la empresa familiar

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Risk Management, Leadership, Business Systems, Relationship Management, Conflict Management, Communication, Decision Making

    4.7
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    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Community Development, Health Equity, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Revenue Management, Regulatory Affairs, Innovation

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    Coursera

    Scikit-Learn For Machine Learning Classification Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Adobe

    Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Document Management, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Cloud Storage, Workflow Management, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Scalability

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Political Sciences, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Incrementar - Parte 2 y Controlar

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Improvement, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement Process, Predictive Modeling, Production Process, Process Improvement, Kanban Principles, Problem Management, Regression Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Modeling

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Business intelligence and data warehousing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Data Modeling, MySQL, Business Analytics, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Star Schema, Unstructured Data, Database Design, SQL, Data Transformation

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Analítica de Procesos: Optimización desde los Datos: Universidad de los Andes
  • 實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory): National Taiwan University
  • Formulación y evaluación de proyectos complejos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Simulación en ciencias de la salud: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • La gestión en la empresa familiar: ESADE Business and Law School
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester
  • Scikit-Learn For Machine Learning Classification Problems: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator: Adobe
  • Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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