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.

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Financial Statement Analysis, Data Analysis, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, Project Scoping, Google Docs, Timelines
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Sales Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Process, Microsoft 365, Resource Allocation, Microsoft Teams, Sales Operations, Lead Generation, Service Management, Marketing, Customer Data Management, Power BI, Customer Service, Customer Insights, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Portfolio Management, Strategic Planning, Project Design, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Engineering Management, Project Finance, Case Studies, Business Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Interviewing Skills, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Customer Support, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, LinkedIn, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of the Arts London
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Creative Thinking, Sustainability Standards, Systems Thinking, Design, Ideation, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability, New Business Development, Risk Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Persuasive Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Software, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Estimation, R (Software), Data Visualization, Risk Analysis, Probability, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Return On Investment, Probability & Statistics, Problem Solving
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Physics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Assertiveness, Proposal Development, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Planning, Cognitive flexibility
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks