Problem solving courses can help you learn critical thinking, analytical reasoning, creative brainstorming, and decision-making strategies. You can build skills in identifying root causes, evaluating solutions, and implementing effective action plans. Many courses introduce tools like flowcharts, mind mapping software, and data analysis techniques, which help you visualize problems and track progress.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Curiosity, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Safety, Health Technology, Help Desk Support, Medical Equipment, System Support, Technical Support, Desktop Support, Practice Management Software, Health Care, Issue Tracking, Network Support, Change Control, Medical Devices, Change Requests, Disaster Recovery, Technical Documentation, Software Installation, General Networking, Technical Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Xbox
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Product Planning, User Interface (UI), Competitive Analysis, Product Roadmaps, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Stakeholder Management, Market Research, Product Management, Design Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Mockups, Consumer Behaviour, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Market Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Strategy, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Java, Java Programming, AI Personalization, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Technical Design, Debugging, Problem Solving, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LangChain, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Development Environment, Model Evaluation, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Data Visualization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Data Integration, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Solutions, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Case Studies, Brainstorming, Team Oriented, User Research, Ideation, User Centered Design, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Problem Solving, Grammar, English Language, Analytical Skills, Learning Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Quality Management, Logistics Management, Supplier Management, Inventory Management System, Corporate Sustainability, Coordination, Value Propositions, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Consumer Behaviour
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months