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.

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Building, Brand Loyalty, Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Relationship Management, Customer Success Management, Sales Management, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Data-Driven Marketing, Business Development, Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Team Building, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Self-Discipline, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Self-Motivation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Innovation, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Solution Design, Quality Improvement, Patient Flow, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Management, Problem Management, Clinical Practices, User Centered Design, Creativity, Process Modeling, Collaboration, Empathy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Human Computer Interaction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Supervised Learning, Information Privacy, AI literacy, Data Preprocessing, Environmental Monitoring, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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