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 Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Prototyping, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Diversity Awareness, Ideation, Creativity, Product Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Health Equity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Android Development, Application Development, Programming Principles, Program Development, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Game Theory, Decision Intelligence, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Pedagogy, Computer Programming, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy, Test Case, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Data Structures
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Diversity and Inclusion, Constructive Feedback, Workplace inclusivity, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Optimism, Business Ethics, Labor Compliance, People Management, Compliance Training, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI literacy, Conflict Management, Human Resources, Healthcare Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Culture
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Process Driven Development, Software Quality Assurance, Process Management, Software Development, Embedded Software, Verification And Validation, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Requirements Analysis, Change Requests, Process Modeling, Quality Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, FinTech, Organizational Structure, Governance, Emerging Technologies, Web Applications, Transaction Processing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Distributed Computing, Digital Assets, Payment Processing, Regulatory Compliance, Ledgers (Accounting), Data Security, Financial Regulation, Case Studies
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Open University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Business Architecture, Complex Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months