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 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: Presentations, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Public Speaking, Personal Development, Productivity, Professional Networking, Branding, Adaptability, Business Planning, Problem Solving, Project Management, Goal Setting, Contract Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Responsive Web Design, Computational Thinking, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, React.js, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Algorithms, Interviewing Skills, UI Components, Web Design and Development, Professional Development, Programming Principles, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, File Systems, Computer Hardware, Debugging, Data Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Product Design, Prototyping, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Ideation, Creativity, Needs Assessment, Product Testing, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Systems Development, Software Development Methodologies, Business Analysis, Software Design, Business Process Modeling, Communication, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Product Lifecycle Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Meeting Facilitation, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Team Building, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: React.js, Routing Protocols, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Frontend Performance, Front-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Development Tools, Interaction Design, Debugging, Javascript, Application Performance Management, Web Frameworks, Data Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Business Risk Management, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, JSON, Web Development, Angular, Web Applications, Vue.JS, Data Import/Export, Application Development, Mobile Development, Debugging, Algorithms, Data Structures, Node.JS, Unit Testing, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, GitHub, Pseudocode, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Copilot, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), C# (Programming Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Cryptography, Systems Of Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks