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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Timelines, Scheduling, Dependency Analysis, Risk Management, Communication Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Program Development, Debugging, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Data Validation, Web Applications, Scripting, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Django (Web Framework), Software Testing, Web Development, Customer Data Management, Data Structures, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Business Logic, Financial Data, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, Software Development Methodologies, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data-oriented programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Desktop Support, Generative AI, End User Training and Support, System Support, Prompt Engineering Tools, Technical Support, Product Support, ChatGPT, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, OpenAI, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI), Context Management, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data Validation, SQL, MySQL, Query Languages, Analytical Skills, Relational Databases, Scripting
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, FinTech, Organizational Structure, Governance, Emerging Technologies, Web Applications, Payment Systems, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Digital Assets, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Ledgers (Accounting), Data Security, Case Studies
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Debugging
Beginner · 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