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Problem Solving Courses

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.

Popular Problem Solving Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Front-End

    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)

    4.8 stars, 79 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (79) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    COBOL Programming with VSCode

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), z/OS, Mainframe Computing, IBM DB2, Debugging, Mainframe Technologies, Middleware, Job Control Language (JCL), Software Development, Performance Tuning, Development Testing, Maintainability, Microsoft Visual Studio, IBM WebSphere MQ, Development Environment, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Modeling

    4.6 stars, 192 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (192) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Architectural Design, AI powered creativity, Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Marketing, Game Design, Creative Design, Advertising Campaigns, Emerging Technologies, Consumer Behaviour, Experimentation, Team Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Back-End

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Pseudocode, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Software Versioning, Back-End Web Development, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, C# (Programming Language), Program Development, Algorithms, Code Reusability, Microsoft Copilot, Design Strategies

    4.5 stars, 135 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (135) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    How to Write Emails and Engage Professors

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Research, Planning, Goal-Oriented, Professionalism, Resilience, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Resourcefulness, Problem Solving, Persistence, Persuasive Communication, Time Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication, Strategic Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Data Structures, Patterns, and Recursion Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java Programming, Java, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Game Design, Solution Design, Program Development, Coordination

    4.4 stars, 117 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (117) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Computational Thinking, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Algorithms, File I/O, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware

    4.5 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Functions & Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic

    4.8 stars, 198 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (198) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Increase Your Creativity In Any Field! Become More Creative

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Problem Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Network Model, Combinatorics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Model Optimization, Python Programming

    4.8 stars, 66 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (66) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Maintainability, Code Reusability, Program Development, Java, Java Programming, AI Personalization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Algorithms, File I/O, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    4.7 stars, 660 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (660) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

  • Foundations of Coding Front-End: Microsoft
  • COBOL Programming with VSCode: IBM
  • Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines: University of Pennsylvania
  • Foundations of Coding Back-End: Microsoft
  • How to Write Emails and Engage Professors: University of California, Davis
  • Advanced Data Structures, Patterns, and Recursion Techniques: Packt
  • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Functions & Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Increase Your Creativity In Any Field! Become More Creative: Alex Genadinik

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