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

Accenture
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Communication, Communication Strategies, Stress Management, Adaptability, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Engineering, Problem Management, Technical Support and Services, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Problem Solving, Color Theory, Art History, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Governance, SQL, Data Presentation, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Data Architecture, Data Literacy, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, JSON
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Dashboard Creation, Employee Engagement, 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, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Predictive Analytics, Decision Making, Employee Retention
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Brainstorming, Architectural Design, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Curiosity, Empathy, Design, Design Strategies, Teamwork, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Design, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Program Development, Applied Mathematics, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Problem Solving
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Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, IT Automation, File I/O, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Scripting, Computational Logic, Program Development, Computer Programming, File Systems, Debugging, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Multimodal Prompts, OpenAI, Agentic systems, AI Personalization, Thought Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Strategic Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Business Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months