• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Problem Solving

Problem Solving Courses

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.


Popular Problem Solving Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional Success Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Ideation, Data Literacy, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    465 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Target Audience, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, AI Enablement, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Communication, Brainstorming, Generative AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    293 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    General Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Thermal Management, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Vibrations, Physical Science, Engineering Analysis, electromagnetics, Experimentation, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Problem Solving, Science and Research, Analytical Skills, Computer Science, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Research, Software Development, Critical Thinking

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Intermediate Data Structures & Algorithmic Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Geometry, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Forex, Derivatives & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, International Finance, Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Credit Risk, Financial Market, Blockchain, Hedge Accounting, FinTech, Financial Analysis, Digital Assets, Market Dynamics, Economics, Business, Emerging Technologies, Arbitration

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Foundations of Data Structures & Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Java Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Solution Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Intelligent Agents and Search Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Decision Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Logical & Analytical Reasoning — Exam & Recruitment Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Computational Logic, Applied Mathematics, Combinatorics, Geometry, Arithmetic

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Management, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, C and C++, Software Design, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving

    Build toward a degree

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Python Programming Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    P

    Packt

    Julia Programming for Data Science and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Mathematical Software, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Science, Java, R Programming, Interoperability, Java Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Statistical Analysis, Scripting Languages, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Python Development

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Structures, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Test Script Development, Version Control, Matplotlib, Devops Tools, Plotly, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Web Development, Data Ethics, Flask (Web Framework), Data Visualization, Scripting, GitHub, Data Analysis, Automation, Cloud Computing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    677 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

1…141516…190

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

  • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All: Vanderbilt University
  • General Physics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Intermediate Data Structures & Algorithmic Patterns: Packt
  • Analyze Forex, Derivatives & Risk Management: EDUCBA
  • Foundations of Data Structures & Algorithms: Packt
  • Intelligent Agents and Search Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Logical & Analytical Reasoning — Exam & Recruitment Prep: Board Infinity
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Python Programming Foundations: Packt

Skills you can learn in Algorithms

Graphs (22)
Mathematical Optimization (21)
Computer Program (20)
Data Structure (19)
Problem Solving (19)
Algebra (12)
Computer Vision (10)
Discrete Mathematics (10)
Graph Theory (10)
Image Processing (10)
Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • Free IT Certifications and Courses
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Cookies Preference Center
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok