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Introduction to Problem-Solving (Udemy.com)

Learn the essential problem-solving concepts and techniques

Created by: Sorin Dumitrascu

Last updated November 2025

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What you will learn

  • understand problems
  • understand problem-solving
  • apply problem-solving techniques
  • avoid problem-solving mind traps

How it compares

Against the other 53 rated Udemy courses in Design Thinking on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 26% of them
  • Reviews271#41 of 54 by number of reviews
  • Length2.1 hoursshorter than 64% of them
  • Last updatedNovember 2025more recently than 52% of them

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Course Description

If you find that you are not always inspired in solving daily problems, or simply that there are too many issues and not enough time, by taking the Introduction to Problem-Solving course you will learn at least:

  • one simple model of problem-solving
  • starting from concepts
  • continuing with tools and techniques
  • discussing barriers to efficient problem-solving and
  • ending with problem-solving skills and competencies development.

Introduction to Problem Solving is included in a larger course on problem-solving and decision-making strategy as an introductory part, and here is presented as a stand-alone course for those interested in learning about the problem-solving topics.

The course contains more than 2 hours of video lectures, written lectures; and one final quiz. The lectures include examples and exercises, and your active participation will improve information retention and learning quality

So, if you are interested in improving your own problem-solving you will greatly benefit. This course will help improving your professional and personal aspects of your life, and you will have the opportunity to change your bad and unproductive behaviors with new and functional ones

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Instructor Details

Sorin Dumitrascu

I'm Sorin Dumitrascu. I work as an advisor for an international humanitarian organization. Until 2025 I was City Manager of Ploiești, Romania (a city budget of about EUR 200 million), and earlier I was Deputy Director General of Romania's prison service. Since 2015 I have published nearly 200 courses here, taken by more than 360,000 learners.

I'm a public manager and a trainer of trainers, with 15+ years of experience designing and delivering practical courses in management, human resources, project, program and portfolio management, business analysis, operations and finance.

I teach what I practice. I have led and advised projects for the United Nations, the European Union, NGOs and private companies, with a focus on measurable results in organizational performance, industrial relations, prisons and corrections, and adult education.

My courses are built for busy professionals:

- Courses that prepare you for PMI and HR certification exams, plus Six Sigma

- Real case studies from the public sector and from companies

- Templates, checklists and practice resources you can use right away

- Clear, step-by-step lessons with practical assignments

Education: MSc in Policy Making in the European Union (Loughborough University, UK); Bachelor in Administrative Sciences (Public Administration), University of Craiova; Public Manager Diploma, National Institute of Administration (Romania).

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Reviews

4.4

271 ratings on Udemy

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By Dillon Aston on 4/6/2022

The Introduction to Problem-Solving course is a great online course developed to help people get the most out of solving problems. The online course is highly recommended for interested individuals and those looking to learn in greater depth about mastering the art of problem solving. Sorin Dumitrascu is an excellent instructor, who uses his expertise and range of experience to provide the most relevant lessons. The Risky Business School developed course material is well structured, designed, and well delivered.

By Laurence Ibbott on 4/3/2022

The Introduction to Problem-Solving course developed by Sorin Dumitrascu on Udemy is a great way of learning online about a complex subject. If you're looking for the best way to improve your problem-solving skills quickly and conveniently, then this course is for you! Sorin is a knowledgeable instructor who presents his skills with confidence; he is truly passionate about teaching students things like creative thinking, data analysis and prioritization planning. The classes are informative and engaging, as well as well-structured, designed and delivered. This online course is highly recommended for people interested in improving their skills!

By Delores Gillian on 3/30/2022

It's is a common misconception that online courses are not worth taking because the students don't learn anything or what's being taught can't be applied in real life. But here at Udemy, we believe that a course should only be rated down if the instructor fails to deliver high-quality lectures during language acquisition phases which is ultimately crucial for the student. If this had been the case, then I would definitely agree with you! However, I have personally enrolled in this Introduction to Problem-Solving course and must say that Sorin Dumitrascu as an instructor has displayed such skill and clarity on delivering his lectures that he deserves to be congratulated.

By Anaya Harris on 3/29/2022

Problem-solving may seem like something that's incredibly easy to do, but the truth is that not many people have been formally taught how to think of problems in an effective way. Sorin Dumitrascu has made some amazing videos teaching students about how exactly one can solve different problems using different techniques - and for a great deal at Udemy! Sorin is a very talented teacher and he knows what he's talking about. With his lectures, you're guaranteed to learn new skills with proficiency. If you're interested in becoming more capable of solving problems, this course from Udemy is highly recommended.

By Liam Garcia on 3/22/2022

The Introduction to Problem-Solving Course developed by Sorin Dumitrascu on Udemy is a great way of learning online about problem-solving. The course is well structured, designed and delivered. Sorin presents the most relevant concepts with confidence and knows how to make his students feel involved in the material he's transmitting through his educational materials. All this means that the course is highly recommended both for professionals interested in learning to tackle problems differently but also for all those who are looking to develop new or refine existing skills when it comes to problem-solving!

By Kerstin Eder on 3/20/2022

I am a big fan of online courses and I have tried many of them. This is one of the best ones I have come across so far. I was looking for a course that would teach me how to solve problems and I stumbled upon this one on Udemy. The course teaches you how to break down problems into parts and solve them step by step. It also teaches you how to solve difficult and complex problems. I will highly recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their problem-solving skills!

By Donatela Alescio on 3/19/2022

I found this course on Udemy when I was looking for a solution to my problem-solving dilemmas and I am glad I did. Sorin Dumitrascu's course is a great resource for beginners who want to learn the basics of problem-solving and also for advanced students who are looking to sharpen their skills. I have been using the problem-solving techniques taught in the course to come up with solutions for a variety of problems that I run into in my business, and the results have been great. I highly recommend this course to anyone who's looking to improve their problem-solving skills.

By Orsolya Szolnoky on 4/20/2021

The material and subject matter were a good match, but the delivery and presentation was not good. The music in the background of the lectures is pointless and makes it hard to concentrate, and the course needs more instructor presence. Otherwise I may as well read a book.

By Sajjad Ali on 9/11/2020

there are so many changes require to improve this lecture as alike tutor pronunciation makes confusion to understanding for non-native English speaker also add subtitle and try to make slides attractive

By Genadi Sokolov on 6/16/2017

Well explained in small bit easily to be digested, good and simple idea to applied later. This course fits the student with an intro level of cold-calling and beginner outside sales experience. The topics fit nicely with a sales professional who is accountable to a business owner or sales manager. I would recommend starting this course NOW so you can implement the solutions today.

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