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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Performance Improvement, Statistical Process Controls, Operational Analysis, Process Improvement, Statistical Methods, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Operations Management, Probability & Statistics, Problem Solving
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Virtual Reality, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Notre Dame
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Development, Change Management, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Leadership and Management, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investments, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Innovation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, People Management, Business Transformation, Virtual Teams, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Telecommuting, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Performance Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Flow Diagrams, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Diagram Design, Growth Strategies, Market Dynamics, Business Modeling, Decision Making
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Innovation, Team Management, Team Building, Communication, Employee Engagement, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Innovation, Design Thinking, Generative AI, Ideation, Amazon Web Services, Lean Methodologies, Model Evaluation, Product Development, User Experience Design, New Product Development, Agile Product Development, Machine Learning, User Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Resource Planning, Scheduling, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Capacity Planning, Project Performance, Project Schedules, Project Management, Cost Management, Project Portfolio Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Work Breakdown Structure, Budget Management, Change Control, Data Import/Export
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Small Data, Decision Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Big Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Deep Learning, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks