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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Vital Signs, Environment Health And Safety, Athletic Training, Physiology, Accident Prevention, Safety Standards, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Emergency Response
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Thinking, User Research, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Open Mindset, Project Scoping, User Experience, Persona Development, Project Planning, Process Mapping, Value Engineering, Product Development, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Thinking, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Blockchain, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Solution Design, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Market Research, Target Audience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Team Management, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process, Production Process, Root Cause Analysis, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Team Building, Teamwork, Open Mindset, Influencing, Communication, Collaboration, Storytelling, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Needs Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Behavior Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Database Development, Data Integration, SQL, Transaction Processing, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Transact-SQL, Data Maintenance, Databases, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Data Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Earned Value Management, Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Budget Management, Timelines, Scheduling, Project Planning, Cost Control, Microsoft Project, Budgeting, Performance Measurement, Resource Allocation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Estimation, Resource Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounting Systems, Supply Chain, Accounting, Operating Cost, Financial Accounting, Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Analysis, Decision Making
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Process Development, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Business Architecture, Creativity, Storytelling, Corporate Strategy, Team Management, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Program Evaluation, Governance, Immigration Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Experimentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Independent Thinking, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Leadership, Resilience, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Management, Emotional Intelligence, Business Leadership, Systems Thinking, Research
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months