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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Solución de problemas y toma de decisiones

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Meeting Facilitation, Staff Management, Collaboration, Overcoming Obstacles, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    715 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Customer Service Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Problem Solving, Customer Support, Greeting Customers, Help Desk Support, Customer and Client Support, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Technical Support and Services, Customer Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Customer Complaint Resolution, Empathy, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Process Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Basic Engineering Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Trigonometry, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Algebra

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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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 Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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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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    197 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    3.5K reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Planning, Product Design, Product Development, Engineering Practices, New Product Development, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Ɓlgebra bƔsica

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, General Mathematics, Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Geometry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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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, Productivity Software, Data Sharing, Microsoft Word, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Fractal Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Applied Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    478 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Strategy and Game Theory for Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Strategic Leadership, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Organizational Change, Business Analysis, Economics, Digital Media Strategy, Market Opportunities, Negotiation, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 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, Persuasive Communication, Estimation, Analysis, Prioritization, Professional Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Solución de problemas y toma de decisiones:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Customer Service Fundamentals:Ā Knowledge Accelerators
  • Basic Engineering Mathematics:Ā Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Logical & Analytical Reasoning — Exam & Recruitment Prep:Ā Board Infinity
  • Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III):Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Cómo resolver problemas y tomar decisiones con eficacia:Ā University of California, Irvine
  • Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design:Ā University of Leeds
  • Ɓlgebra bĆ”sica:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Everyday Excel, Part 1:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fractal Data Science:Ā Fractal Analytics

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