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: File I/O, Python Programming, Scripting, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Functional Design, Context Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Community Organizing, Policy Development, Social Justice, Social Work, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Community Development, Community and Social Work, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Advocacy, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Business, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Visualization, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Technical Communication, Graph Theory, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Lean Methodologies, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Innovation, Persona Development, Problem Solving, Customer Analysis, Presentations, Target Audience, Creative Problem-Solving, Proposal Development, Customer Insights, Market Opportunities, Technology Solutions, Team Oriented, Market Research, Technology Strategies, User Feedback
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Infectious Diseases, Health Information Management, Program Evaluation, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Operating System Administration, Database Administration, Routing Protocols, Application Development, Network Architecture, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Data Structures, File I/O, Data Analysis, Software Development
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Simulations, Culture, Graph Theory, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Algorithms, Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics, General Mathematics, Graphing, Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Programming Principles, Business Mathematics, Business Logic, Algebra, Problem Solving
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Persistence, Personal Development, Resilience, Habit Formation, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Psychology, Anatomy, Business, Physiology
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development Tools, Java, Computer Programming Tools, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Virtual Machines, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, General Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Disabilities, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Gerontology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months