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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Dashboard Creation, Employee Engagement, Dashboard, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Problem Solving, Workforce Management, Employee Surveys, Generative AI, Performance Metric, Management Reporting, Talent Management, Business Metrics, Predictive Analytics, Data Presentation, Decision Making
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Development Testing, Software Testing, Debugging, Software Development, Python Programming
★ 4.4 (61) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Meta
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Development, Django (Web Framework), Query Languages, Database Management, Database Application, SQL, Databases, Stored Procedure, Back-End Web Development, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management
★ 4.3 (98) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Android Development, Application Development, Programming Principles, Program Development, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Game Theory, Decision Intelligence, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling
★ 4.3 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Pedagogy, Computer Programming, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy, Test Case, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Data Structures
★ 4.7 (57) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Lean Methodologies, Customer Engagement, Product Development
★ 4.6 (17) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Data Validation, Record Keeping, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Problem Solving
★ 4.8 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Cloud Platforms, Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Infrastructure Security, Mainframe Technologies, Private Cloud, Technology Strategies, Business Solutions, Data Centers
★ 4.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, FinTech, Organizational Structure, Governance, Emerging Technologies, Web Applications, Transaction Processing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Distributed Computing, Digital Assets, Payment Processing, Regulatory Compliance, Ledgers (Accounting), Data Security, Financial Regulation, Case Studies
★ 4.7 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Web Development
★ 4.5 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks