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.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Arithmetic, Computational Thinking, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Structures, Applied Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Visualization, Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Technical Communication, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Data Persistence, Maintainability, Application Design, Software Engineering, Development Environment, Application Development, Application Security, Unit Testing, Scalability, Software Design, Debugging, Application Deployment, Software Configuration Management, Business Logic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Software Testing, System Testing, Database Design, Requirements Analysis, Test Case, Automation, Test Data, Enterprise Application Management, Databases, Application Design, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Event-Driven Programming, Database Application, .NET Framework, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Maintainability, Service Management, Application Design, Business Logic, SQL, Data Validation, Debugging, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Stress Management, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Psychology, Anatomy, Business, Physiology
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spring Boot, Hibernate (Java), Object Oriented Design, Spring Framework, Database Management, Computer Programming, Web Development, Authorization (Computing), Restful API, Debugging, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Cloud Development, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Data Persistence, Verification And Validation, Systems Architecture, Databases, Database Design, Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Application Design, Application Development, Data Validation, UI Components, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, User Interface (UI) Design, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, 3D Assets, Program Development, Interaction Design, Scripting, C# (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months