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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Solution Design, Customer Insights, Market Research, User Feedback, Presentations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Problem Management, Data Structures, Performance Testing, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Business Risk Management, Dealing With Ambiguity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Process Design, Business Process, Human Centered Design, Service Design, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, User Research, User Feedback, Empathy, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Ingenuity, Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Problem Solving
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Qualitative Research, Human Centered Design, Customer experience improvement, Empathy, Problem Solving, Customer Insights, Persona Development, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, People Management, Team Building, Staff Management, Team Motivation, Teamwork, Delegation Skills, Conflict Management, Leadership, Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Employee Coaching, Creative Problem-Solving, Coaching, Personal Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Business Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Business Modeling, Risk Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Forecasting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Java, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Encryption, Web Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Design Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Advanced Mathematics, Performance Tuning, Theoretical Computer Science, Simulations, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks