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.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Workforce Management, Resource Planning, Business Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Workforce Planning, Financial Modeling, Inventory Control, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Production Process, Resource Allocation, Analytics, Cash Management
★ 4.8 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Innovation, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, FinTech, Case Studies, Professional Networking, Mobile Banking, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Financial Regulation, Fundraising
★ 4.8 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Python Programming
★ 4.8 (116) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Influencing, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Leadership, Cooperation, Supervision, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Collaboration, Case Studies, Decision Making, Relationship Building
★ 4.5 (57) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Decision Intelligence, Markov Model, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics)
★ 4.4 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, OpenAI API, Fine-tuning, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Real Time Data, Data Processing, LLM Application, Data Manipulation, Generative AI, Python Programming, Customer Analysis, Machine Learning, Customer Complaint Resolution
★ 4.1 (12) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Personal Attributes, Family Support, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Goal Setting, Research
★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Goal Setting
★ 4.9 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Context Engineering, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Gemini, Artificial Intelligence, Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Optimization, Embeddings, Workflow Management, Python Programming, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Financial Data, Complex Problem Solving, Microsoft Copilot, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software
★ 4.1 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Ideation, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Branding, Market Share, Market Analysis, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Financial Forecasting, Product Marketing, Creative Problem-Solving, Business Valuation, Marketing Planning, Sales, Fundraising, Business Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Action Oriented, Performance Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Decision Making
★ 4.7 (182) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks