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      University of Minnesota

      Optimization for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Solution Design, Decision Making, Linear Algebra, Resource Allocation, Graphing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Estrategias y estilos de negociación      

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Communication Strategies, Strategic Planning, Relationship Building, Intercultural Competence, Complex Problem Solving, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Overview of Automotive SPICE

      Skills you'll gain: Process Driven Development, Software Quality Assurance, Process Management, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Quality Control

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Liderazgo

      Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Project Management Life Cycle, Decision Making, Leadership, Team Leadership, Motivational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Project Management, Self-Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Formadores de Ciudadanía

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Diversity Awareness, Community Development, Pedagogy, Conflict Management, Train The Trainer, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Working With Children, Empathy, Collaboration, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      491 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Blue Prism

      Blue Prism Foundation Training

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Objects Framework, Business Process Automation, Process Flow Diagrams, Automation, Process Design, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Process Development, Business Process, Process Validation, Release Management, Data Import/Export, Decision Making, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Lean Manufacturing & Robotics for Flexible Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Manufacturing Operations, Process Improvement, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Change Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      صياغة الأفكار المحفِّزة على الابتكار

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Ideation, Innovation, Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Creativity, Experimentation, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration, Case Studies, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      592 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Creative Thinking and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Ideation, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      إدارة الاجتماعات الفعالة | Managing Effective Meetings

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Workflow Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Brainstorming, Team Management, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Discussion Facilitation, Planning, Leadership, Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Introduction to Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Market Research, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Research, Market Analysis, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Business Reporting, Business Ethics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Futures Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Proactivity, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Optimism, Brainstorming, Open Mindset, Planning, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Dealing With Ambiguity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Optimization for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
    • Estrategias y estilos de negociación      : Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Overview of Automotive SPICE: EDUCBA
    • Liderazgo: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Formadores de Ciudadanía: Universidad de los Andes
    • Blue Prism Foundation Training: Blue Prism
    • Lean Manufacturing & Robotics for Flexible Systems: Coursera Instructor Network
    • صياغة الأفكار المحفِّزة على الابتكار: University of Virginia
    • Creative Thinking and Innovation: The University of Sydney
    • إدارة الاجتماعات الفعالة | Managing Effective Meetings: Alfaisal University | KLD

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