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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Computer Science, Brainstorming
★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Probability, Advanced Mathematics, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Arithmetic, Statistics, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Case Studies, Canva (Software), Information Architecture, Digital Design, Visual Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Portfolio Management, Target Audience, Design Strategies, Layout Design, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Application Development, Development Environment, Mobile Development Tools, Program Development, Apple software proficiency, Software Development, User Interface (UI), Integrated Development Environments, Git (Version Control System), Debugging, Data Management
★ 4.4 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Professional Development, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Public Speaking, Personal Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Productivity, Professional Networking, Branding, Planning, Web Presence, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Project Management, Contract Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Innovation, Accountability, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Logical Reasoning, Organizational Skills, Decision Making, Human Resources, Time Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Integral Calculus
★ 4.6 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Graphing
★ 4.7 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Memory Management
★ 4.4 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, AI literacy, Legal Technology, Creativity, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Presentations, AI Integrations, Editing, Writing, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Content Creation, Critical Thinking
★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Matlab, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Debugging
★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Model Optimization, Logistic Regression, Anomaly Detection, Classification Algorithms
★ 4.5 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months