About this course
Problem solving is one of those skills that keeps coming up, and it's not just because it sounds good on a CV.
The pace of change out there is pretty intense, and if you can tackle tricky issues and still find a way forward, you're going to be valued.
In this short course, you'll learn the problem solving approach used by an experienced Metropolitan Police detective. He spent 30 years working through some of London's toughest challenges.
You'll cover everything from framing the problem properly to spotting your own blind spots. Along the way, you'll get practical methods you can use to move from stuck to solutions, plus some simple guidance on how to get yourself in the right mindset.
There's also a clear, repeatable framework you can apply whether the issue feels small or completely overwhelming.
And because no one wants to learn the hard way, you'll be shown the usual traps that derail problem solving, plus how to avoid them.
When you finish, you'll have the tools and confidence to solve problems in a way that feels a bit like Sherlock Holmes.
Once the course is complete, you will receive your certification from a Scotland Yard Police detective.
Don't put it off. The key habits behind effective problem solving are just a click away.
At last, online learning that feels genuinely worth your time.
Quick question, did you know the average completion rate for online courses is under 10%?
A big reason is that many platforms don't really account for how different learning online can be from a traditional classroom.
At 42courses, we've spent serious time thinking about what makes online learning actually work.
We use storytelling, empathic design, and great visuals to make each topic feel more real, more memorable, and honestly more motivating.
Every course is broken into short lessons you can do whenever you like. You move at your pace, and each lesson ends with questions to check that the ideas truly landed.
As you go, you'll collect points and badges so you can track your progress and compare it with others learning at the same time.
What level of learning is this?
- Every 42courses course is built to help you get the essentials. You'll leave understanding the subject and the key techniques, models, and best practice.
- Real tutors review your progress throughout the course and guide you if you hit a snag.
- You don't need any prior knowledge to start.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE A COURSE?
- You can expect to spend about 7-9 hours in total. There are no strict deadlines, and the course is split into quick, bite-sized sections.
- Because it's on-demand, you can start and finish whenever it fits your schedule. No more waiting around for work to be marked.
