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 Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning, Project Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Leadership, Team Building, Community Outreach, Community Development, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Journals, Color Theory, Storytelling, Creativity, Layout Design, Visual Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Time Management, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility, Resilience, Open Mindset, Personal Development, Decision Making
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Talent Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Full Cycle Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, Employee Engagement, Workforce Management, New Hire Orientations, People Analytics, Applicant Tracking Systems, Talent Sourcing, Interviewing Skills, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Torque (Physics), electromagnetics, Physics, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving, Scientific Visualization, Calculus, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Systems, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Electronic Components, Calculus, Electronics, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Change Management, New Product Development, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Team Building, Product Lifecycle Management, Resourcefulness, Agile Product Development, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Leadership
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Behavioral Economics, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business, Business Operations, Consumer Behaviour, Operations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Strategy, Public Policies, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation, Revenue Management, Market Analysis, Socioeconomics
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Cost Management, Project Schedules, Estimation, Quality Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Budget Management, Project Management, Scheduling, Quality Management Systems, Timelines, Work Breakdown Structure, Budgeting, Resource Allocation, Dependency Analysis, Resource Management, Matrix Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Social Justice, Literacy, Critical Thinking, Digital pedagogy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Social Impact, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Problem Solving, Intercultural Competence, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Media and Communications, Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Collaboration, Team Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Strategy, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Accountability, Strategic Leadership, Product Management, Organizational Structure, Accountability Frameworks, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Complex Problem Solving, Prioritization, Empowerment, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Education Software and Technology, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Constructive Feedback, Planning, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Markov Model, Decision Intelligence, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months