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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Predictive Modeling, Data Management, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Logistic Regression, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Decision Making, Data Cleansing, SQL
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Program Development, File I/O, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Animations, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Theoretical Computer Science, Deductive Reasoning, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Application Development, Game Design, Database Application, Web Applications, Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Software Testing, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Usability, Maintainability
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Terraform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Application Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Storage, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, Dataflow, Containerization, Load Balancing, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Debugging, Game Design, Program Development, Python Programming, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Graphics, Animations, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Scripting, Transaction Processing, Programming Principles, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks