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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Google Analytics, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, SQL, Database Administration, Data Validation
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Business Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Business Solutions, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Brainstorming, Peer Review, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Business Modeling, Project Design, Proposal Development, Process Development, Sustainable Business, Creativity, Social Impact, Constructive Feedback, Branding
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, UI/UX Research, Customer experience improvement, Business Intelligence, Journey Mapping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research, Customer Analysis, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Depreciation, Finance, Capital Budgeting, Business Mathematics, Financial Analysis, Statistical Methods, Problem Solving, Accounting and Finance Software, General Finance, Cash Flows, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Corporate Finance, System Configuration, Engineering Calculations, Complex Problem Solving, Real Time Data, Arithmetic, Creative Problem-Solving, Descriptive Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Management, Feature Engineering, Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Problem Solving, Data Validation, Data Engineering, Business, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Program Development, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Computational Logic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Plot (Graphics), Microsoft Excel, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Sharing, Data Import/Export, Data Validation, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Software, Data Integrity, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Data Presentation, Business Consulting, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Change Management, Lean Six Sigma, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Failure Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Thermal Management, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Safety Assurance, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, General Networking, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Application Security, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Applied Mathematics, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Problem Solving
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Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cost Benefit Analysis, Problem Solving, Decision Support Systems, Resource Allocation, Planning, Return On Investment, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Analysis, Record Keeping
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months