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: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Automation, Data Structures, File I/O, Data Validation, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Technical Communication, Solution Design, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science
Beginner · 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

Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Simulations, Code Review, User Interface (UI), Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Data Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Geometry
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Problem Solving, Javascript, Solution Design, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · 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


Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, LLM Application, AI literacy, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Leadership, Business Correspondence, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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 Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Model Optimization, Computational Logic
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months