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Decision Making Courses

Decision making courses can help you learn analytical thinking, risk assessment, strategic planning, and effective communication techniques. You can build skills in evaluating options, forecasting outcomes, and making data-driven choices. Many courses introduce tools like decision trees, SWOT analysis, and cost-benefit analysis, which assist in structuring your thought process and improving clarity in complex situations.

Popular Decision Making Courses and Certifications


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Media Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Data Visualization, Graph Theory, Relational Databases, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), Infographics, Data Analysis, Network Model, Database Theory, Query Languages, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, R Programming, Data Manipulation

    4.4 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Basic Recommender Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Systems Design, System Requirements, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Innovation, Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Performance Tuning

    4.3 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Ethics in Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Excel Basics for Beginners: Workbooks, Formatting, Charts and Core Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Entry, Data Processing, Data Science, Organizational Skills, Business Analytics, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Record Keeping, Customer Data Management, Productivity, Financial Analysis, Marketing Planning, Project Management, Event Planning

    4.4 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (14) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GIS Mastery: Spatial Data, Remote Sensing, Decision Support

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, GIS Software, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Decision Support Systems

    4.5 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Packt

    AZ-104: Managing Azure Identity, Governance, and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, User Accounts, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Data Storage, Key Management, Data Storage Technologies, Continuous Monitoring, Encryption

    3.7 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for management professionals

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Risk Mitigation, AI Integrations, Automation, Digital Transformation

    4.6 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Unpacking Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Self-Awareness, Mitigation, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Culture

    4.7 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Team Building, Smart Goals, Conflict Management, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Decision Making, Leadership Studies, Business Ethics, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Project Management, Business Communication, Communication, Relationship Building

    4.3 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Learning for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction

    4 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (24) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Essential Causal Inference Techniques for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Statistical Programming

    4.5 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (39) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Data Analysis with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Analytical Skills

    4.7 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular decision making courses

  • Social Media Analytics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Basic Recommender Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Ethics in Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Excel Basics for Beginners: Workbooks, Formatting, Charts and Core Skills: Knowledge Accelerators
  • GIS Mastery: Spatial Data, Remote Sensing, Decision Support: Coursera
  • AZ-104: Managing Azure Identity, Governance, and Storage: Packt
  • Introduction to AI for management professionals: AI Business School
  • Unpacking Unconscious Bias in the Workplace: Coursera
  • Principles of Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Statistical Learning for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder

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