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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Operations Research, Advanced Analytics, Process Mapping, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Solution Design, Needs Assessment, Business Analysis, Analytics, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Complex Problem Solving, Staff Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Agile Project Management, Employee Coaching, Agile Methodology, Team Building, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Kanban Principles, Decision Making, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Climate Change Programs, Program Evaluation, Political Sciences, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computational Thinking, Innovation, Decision Making
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Applications, Data Structures, Application Deployment, Application Development, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Performance Management, Behavioral Management, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Impact, Community Organizing, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Environment, Media and Communications, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Interpersonal Communications, Environmental Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Construction Management, Project Design, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Project Planning, Contract Management, Project Coordination, Project Management, Team Oriented, Cost Management, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Agile Project Management, Leadership and Management, Agile Methodology, Decision Making, Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Adaptability, Change Management, Organizational Change, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Simulations, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Program Development, Unit Testing, Test Case, Data Science, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Integration Testing, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Software Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Decision Making, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Management, Sociology, Team Motivation, Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Active Listening, Teamwork, Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Care Coordination, Conflict Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Safety, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks