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.

Skills you'll gain: Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Complex Problem Solving, Solution Design, Service Improvement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Process Capability, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Process Controls, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Process Mapping, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Quality Control, Data Visualization
★ 4.8 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Root Cause Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Critical Thinking, Leadership Development, Analysis, Business Solutions, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations
★ 4.9 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Spreadsheet Software, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Automation, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Validation, Computational Logic
★ 4.8 (4.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Automation, Data Structures, File I/O, Data Validation
★ 4.9 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, JSON, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics
★ 3.9 (30) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Data Presentation, Business Consulting, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Requirements Analysis, Generative AI, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication
★ 4.7 (5K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Brainstorming, Ideation, Strategic Decision-Making, Creative Thinking, Decisiveness, Risk Management, Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Creativity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Decision Tree Learning, Tree Maps
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Simulations, User Interface (UI)
★ 4.9 (469) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Process Improvement, Drive Engagement, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Computational Thinking, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Software Engineering, Debugging, Problem Solving, Game Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Data Structures, Python Programming, Video Game Development, Algorithms, Application Development, Computer Science, Functional Testing, User Interface (UI) Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, User Story, Innovation, Agile Methodology, Creativity, Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation, Complex Problem Solving, Risk Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Project Management, Product Management, Business Development, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy
★ 4.5 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months