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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Large Language Modeling, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon DynamoDB, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Professional Networking, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Extract, Transform, Load, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Scope Management, Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Quality Assurance, Backlogs, Team Leadership, Project Scoping, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Change Management, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Quality Management, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Management, Project Implementation, AI Enablement, Project Closure, Interviewing Skills, Project Scoping, Smart Goals, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Estimation, Communication, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Business Research, Data Literacy, Investigation, Critical Thinking, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Presentations, Problem Solving, Persuasive Communication, Testability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Document Management, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Creativity, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, AI Enablement, Professional Development, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Personal Attributes, Problem Solving, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, De-escalation Techniques, Trustworthiness, Social Skills, Mediation, Collaboration, Follow Through, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Empathy, Composure, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Personal Integrity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Communication, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Planning, Self-Awareness, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, File I/O, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Testing, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Simulations, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Software Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Problem Solving, Software Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Mechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JUnit, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months