Course Overview
Whether you are analysing data or organising your household budget, the ability to decipher numerical information using problem solving skills can help you in many ways. Open up your mind to a new way of approaching problems.
Whether you are planning to study a STEM course and want to learn how to approach problems in a logical manner, or simply wanting to improve your basic maths skills, our online self-study Problem Solving course enables you to develop this key skill.
When you have completed our self-study Problem Solving course you will be able to:
- explain what is meant by problem solving
- understand the various formats in which information may be presented
- select the relevant information to solve the problem from a range of data
- apply basic maths skills to solve problems
- find an appropriate and efficient method or procedure to solve a given problem
- recognise similar data presented in different formats
- make inferences from available information
- use spatial reasoning to visualise shapes and views and how they may change in two and three dimensions
- work with appropriate models to solve problems
- make choices or decisions based on information or criteria you have selected.
Start your journey to deciphering the numerical information you come across every day.
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Interactive course
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Self-study
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Ideal Oxbridge preparation
Problem Solving at a glance
This course has been designed to help prepare you for successful academic progression into university and will help you gain confidence in approaching mathematical issues.
No formal qualifications
An ability to read and write in English.
A general education up to GCSE level, or equivalent, is advisable. You will need to be familiar with basic techniques of mathematical manipulation to junior school level.
Online self-study plus two online assignments.
Enrolment gives you access to the course for 12 months — meaning you can revisit topics for a refresher even if you have completed the course.
If you gain 50% or more on the two online assignments, you will receive a digital certificate.
Learn at your own pace.
Approx. 20 hours of interactive online learning materials and quizzes designed by subject matter experts.
This course is designed to help you prepare for:
- Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) (Section 1)
- University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT).
No formal qualifications
An ability to read and write in English.
A general education up to GCSE level, or equivalent, is advisable. You will need to be familiar with basic techniques of mathematical manipulation to junior school level.
Learn at your own pace.
Approx. 20 hours of interactive online learning materials and quizzes designed by subject matter experts.
If you gain 50% or more on the two online assignments, you will receive a digital certificate.
Online self-study plus two online assignments.
Enrolment gives you access to the course for 12 months — meaning you can revisit topics for a refresher even if you have completed the course.
This course is designed to help you prepare for:
- Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) (Section 1)
- University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT).
No formal qualifications
An ability to read and write in English.
A general education up to GCSE level, or equivalent, is advisable. You will need to be familiar with basic techniques of mathematical manipulation to junior school level.
Online self-study plus two online assignments.
Enrolment gives you access to the course for 12 months — meaning you can revisit topics for a refresher even if you have completed the course.
If you gain 50% or more on the two online assignments, you will receive a digital certificate.
Learn at your own pace.
Approx. 20 hours of interactive online learning materials and quizzes designed by subject matter experts.
This course is designed to help you prepare for:
- Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) (Section 1)
- University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT).
Why study Problem Solving
- Develop a key skill that can be utilised at university and beyond.
- Prepare for successful academic progression.
- Gain confidence in approaching mathematical issues.
SPECIAL OFFER
Get Problem Solving for £80 when you use code PSINTRO and enrol by phone.
SPECIAL OFFER
Get both Problem Solving and Critical Thinking for £145 when you use code CTPSINTRO when you enrol by phone or online.
Flexible payments and financial help
- As an education charity dedicated to helping independent learners achieve life-changing qualifications we want to keep fees affordable. All of our course fees are clear and transparent to help you plan for any additional costs.
- NEC’s fees offer some of the best value on the market, with multi-buy options, special offers, personal discounts and affordable finance options.
- Used responsibly, finance is a great way to spread the cost of your course. We’ve teamed up with Omni, one of the UK’s leading finance specialists.
- Depending on your own circumstances, there are a number of possibilities for getting help to fund your course.
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Frequently asked questions
Your common questions and concerns answered. Read more FAQs.
NEC offers flexible, online courses that you can study anytime, anywhere. When you enrol, you’ll receive a welcome email with login details for learn@nec, our virtual learning platform.
Our expertly designed courses include engaging materials, interactive learning activities, and selected online resources — all created by experienced teachers, examiners, and learning designers.
Our courses are designed to let you study at your own pace — all within a clearly defined enrolment period to help keep you on track. Many courses let you study your way, with flexible assignment deadlines to suit your schedule.
Yes. You can enrol any time and begin studying when it suits you.
If you’re planning to apply to university, and doing this course as part of your preparation, please be aware of application deadlines.
Yes — NEC is ideal for international students.
Our team is happy to help you explore your options.
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