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Problem Solving Courses

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.

Popular Problem Solving Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Gangster Fiction: The Gangster American Dream

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, AI literacy, Culture, Creative Problem-Solving, Liberal Arts, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Independent Thinking, Media and Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, UI/UX Research, User Centered Design, Design Thinking, User Research, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Competitive Analysis, Solution Design, Persona Development

    ★ 4.8 (17K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Responsible AI in the Generative AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (177) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Éxito Profesional

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Business Writing, Financial Statement Analysis, Critical Thinking, Cash Management, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Time Management, Planning, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Verbal Communication Skills, Scheduling, Management Training And Development, Project Management, Finance, Change Management

    ★ 4.7 (9.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    AI Fundamentals with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, AI literacy, Vibe coding, Problem Solving, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering Tools, Ideation, AI Personalization, Empowerment, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Independent Thinking

    ★ 4.6 (66) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Prioritization, Conflict Management, Time Management, De-escalation Techniques, Communication, Stress Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Closing (Sales), Critical Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Priorities, Goal-Oriented, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Business Ethics, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness

    ★ 4.7 (388) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Derecho comparado, fundamentos y métodos de análisis

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intercultural Competence, Social Sciences, Research, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Peer Review, Analytical Skills, Oral Expression, Detail Oriented, Decision Making, Writing, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.7 (545) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • G

    Google

    AI for Brainstorming and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Product Planning, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Google Workspace

    ★ 4.8 (975) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Design, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    ★ 4.6 (15K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Instructional Strategies, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Social Justice, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Development, Empathy, Social Impact, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Generating and Testing Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Mentorship, Market Opportunities, Creativity, Innovation, New Business Development, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

  • Gangster Fiction: The Gangster American Dream: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate: Google
  • Responsible AI in the Generative AI Era: Fractal Analytics
  • Éxito Profesional: University of California, Irvine
  • AI Fundamentals with Claude: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth: LearnKartS
  • Derecho comparado, fundamentos y métodos de análisis: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • AI for Brainstorming and Planning: Google
  • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Duke University

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