Master Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (Udemy.com)
A short, sharp course to tackling life’s biggest challenges: Understanding ourselves and making the right choices.
Created by: Warren Chalklen, PhD
Last updated May 2026
What you will learn
- Learn how to make better decisions and plan strategically
- Use the models to resolve conflicts and deliver great feedback
- Conduct a product analysis
- Analyze policy
How it compares
Against the other 1,107 rated Udemy courses in Personal Development on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 34% of them
- Reviews17,083#29 of 1,108 by number of reviews
- Length2.5 hourslonger than 50% of them
- Last updatedMay 2026more recently than 74% of them
Course Description
** ACCORDING TO WORKFORCE: "Decision making and problem-solving skills are the most important skills in the 21st century."
** SPECIAL FREE BONUS** EXCEL DECISION MAKING WORKBOOK INCLUDED. In order to further improve the student experience, there is a free download of an Excel workbook packed with activities and ready to use models. This helps ensure everything is even easier to understand & even more fun and engaging! **
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? In this course, you will learn a range of problem solving and decision making strategies. This course covers important topics such as decision making skills, conflict resolution models, product analysis and strategic thinking. You will learn or remind yourself of these concepts that will help make you more successful!
The contents of this course are all based on my work experience as a Policy Analyst in The Office of the Presidency of South Africa, founder of Grow2Lead, a leadership and non-profit organization in South Africa and a Data Associate for a leading Education nonprofit in New York City. I received a PhD from Texas A&M University and a Master's degree in Public Administration from the Bush School of Government. This course ties together both my theoretical knowledge and practical experience in a dynamic, practical and applicable way.
Students of this course will enjoy learning a range of problem solving and decision making strategies….from the Eisenhower Model, SWOT analysis, to the Long Tail, Integration and Cost-Benefit Analysis Techniques. Use this course to take your career to the next level!
What are the requirements?
Come ready to learn :)
What am I going to get from this course?
Join a global community of students!
Superb reviews!
Over twenty decision making and problem solving strategies!
Learn how to make better decisions!
Use the models to resolve conflicts and deliver great feedback!
Conduct a product analysis!
Analyze policy
After this course you will have the tools / skills needed to make important decision to take you to the next level!
Who is the target audience?
Anyone interested in learning about or brushing up on their decision making skills.
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
17,083 Reviews
Warren Chalklen, PhD
Dr. Warren Leichtle-Chalklen is a passionate South African and education innovator who has taught over 200,000+ students across 182 countries using online and face-to-face platforms. He is obsessed with realizing a better world through building individual and organizational capacity in the fields of diversity, policy analysis, and data-driven performance with software such as Excel, Salesforce and Balanced Scorecard tools. In his spare time, he loves to travel and recently returned from a vacation in Istanbul!
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Reviews
By Jaime Coll García on 8/21/2026
Muy buen instructor con excelentes conocimientos y experiencia. Buenos contenidos en general, quizá se quedan un poco en la superficie. Deberían auditar el contenido de cuando en cuando, ya que tiene problemas de duplicidad de contenidos, En más de una ocasión, el video es el mismo que en otra sección con otro nombre. Algunos enlaces a recursos están obsoletos.
By Ahmad Zulfikri Ramadan on 7/12/2026
Kursus ini sangat cocok untuk menjalankan peran saya sebagai Maintenance Engineer, Peran sebagai Strategic Thinking dan Problem Solving digunakan dalam kegiatan sehari hari.
By Brannen Parrish on 7/12/2026
It's a good course. It provides quick and insightful overviews of the topics. Initially the first course was a bit heavy on the sound but that's not really a reflection of the actual material.
By Annalisa Lasorsa on 6/15/2026
I found the course very useful in helping me better understand some key concepts about productivity and professional life.
By Zaria Vuksan on 6/12/2026
Pretty good course! The instructor has good energy and brings up some good points, I especially liked the insight on the benefits of a diverse workplace. The videos were easy to follow. This is a very high level overview style class, it's a good starting point. I think your best approach would be go through it to understand the basics of these frameworks, and then explore further on what you think would be best for you.
By Kandarp Shivpuri on 6/7/2026
Its good to learn about these methods and techniques, but applying it is a time-taking process. However, the knowledge itself is a great tool to start working towards getting better.
By Fajrul Amin on 6/7/2026
Throughout this course, I learned that effective problem solving requires more than just finding a quick solution. It involves understanding the situation, identifying the root cause, gathering relevant information, and evaluating different options before taking action. As someone who works in railway operations, I often encounter situations where decisions must be made based on limited information and under time pressure. The concepts presented in this course reinforced the importance of staying calm, asking the right questions, and analyzing the facts before making decisions. I realized that many problems can be resolved more effectively when they are broken down into smaller, manageable parts. One of the most valuable lessons for me was the importance of root cause analysis. Rather than focusing only on the immediate issue, I learned to look deeper into why a problem occurred and how similar issues can be prevented in the future. Overall, this course has strengthened my problem-solving skills and provided practical techniques that I can apply both in my professional work and in everyday situations.
By Maxmiliano F Torquato on 5/5/2026
This class is important because it teaches you how to think clearly, understand problems, make better decisions, and create effective solutions. Strategic thinking helps you look at the big picture, plan, manage risks, and choose the best path instead of reacting too quickly. These skills are useful in business, construction, leadership, and everyday life because they help you solve challenges with confidence and improve results.
By Stuart Faulk on 4/7/2026
While serving in the military for about 33 years I have done a lot of Mission Analysis which is basically what is taught here, but with a military twist. It's good to see the skills are transferrable and are available for others to use and learn. Solving for the right problem is paramount.
By Stephanie Velázquez Vázquez on 1/21/2026
A practical guide to boosting strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Clear frameworks and real-world examples make it easy to apply, though a few sections could use deeper examples. Highly useful for personal and professional growth.
By Toni Beamon on 11/8/2020
I enjoyed the short and long term methods used to strategize and manage problems. The exercises were helpful for strategic analysis.
By Masanori Matsue on 10/27/2020
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Overall Score : 90 / 100







