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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Sustainable Business, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Policy, Culture Transformation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environment, GIS Software, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Health Disparities, Leadership, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Data Structures, Java Programming, Algorithms, Software Testing, Java, Test Automation, Software Development, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Management, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Finance, General Finance, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Planning, Financial Statements, Management Reporting, Risk Management, Annual Reports, Return On Investment, Business Risk Management, Investment Management, Balance Sheet, Asset Management, Income Statement, Loans
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Architectural Design, AI powered creativity, Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Entrepreneurship, Architecture and Construction, Advertising, Marketing, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Emerging Technologies, Consumer Behaviour, Experimentation, Team Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Team Collaboration, Supervision, Team Management, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Internal Communications, Analytical Skills, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Performance Metric, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Project Planning, Business Metrics, Business Process, Pareto Chart, Business Priorities, Waste Minimization, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, General Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Cryptography, Logical Reasoning, Geometry, Deductive Reasoning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, GitHub, Web Design and Development, Pseudocode, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Diagram Design, Microsoft Copilot, Algorithms, Program Development, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, C# (Programming Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Open University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Ideation, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Creative Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Experimentation, Sustainable Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Analysis, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Business Systems Analysis, Business Transformation, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months