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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Timelines, Project Schedules, Proposal Writing, Scope Management, Proposal Development, Business Writing, Procurement, Requirements Management, Purchasing, Bidding, Project Documentation, Vendor Management, Facility Management, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Solution Design, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Communications, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, User Research, Ideation, Prototyping, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Scalability, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Communication, Sustainable Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Intercultural Competence, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Advertising, Behavioral Economics, Brand Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Sensory Systems Analysis, Driving engagement, Market Research, Promotional Strategies, Personalized Service, Qualitative Research, Psychology, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Accountability Frameworks, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Communication, Corporate Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Culture, Media and Communications, Creative Problem-Solving, Writing, Writing and Editing, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Laboratory Testing, Preventative Care, Pathology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Management Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microbiology, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Safety Culture, Team Building, Employee Engagement, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Collaboration, Culture, Decision Making, Advocacy, Equities, Self-Awareness, Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Behavior Management, Learning Theory, Organizational Effectiveness, Human Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Motivational Skills, People Analytics, Behavioral Management, Employee Training, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Issue Tracking, Dashboard Creation, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making, Test Driven Development (TDD)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of the Arts London
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Human Centered Design, Economic Development, Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Business Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Dashboard, Resource Utilization, Cost Containment, Financial Management, Cost Control, Financial Data, Cost Management, Anomaly Detection, Serverless Computing, Resource Allocation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Forecasting, Cloud-Native Computing, Management Reporting, Cost Reduction, Containerization, Plan Execution, Solution Architecture, Culture Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks