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.

Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Analysis, Agile Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Curiosity, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Motivational Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Consulting, Problem Solving, Management Consulting, Data Quality, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Business Consulting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Consultative Approaches, Project Scoping, Client Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Root Cause Analysis, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Data Collection, Stakeholder Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Computer Science, Python Programming, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Creative Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Brainstorming, Continuous Improvement Process, Systems Thinking, Analytical Skills, Decision Making, Process Analysis, Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Probability, Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, Behavioral Economics, Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Theoretical Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Presentations, Consulting, Microsoft PowerPoint, Management Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Business Research, Lean Six Sigma, Interviewing Skills, Six Sigma Methodology, Problem Solving, Data Quality, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months