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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Depreciation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Contract Accounting, Accounting, Cash Control, Standard Accounting Practices, Technical Accounting, Cash Flows, General Accounting, Accounts Payable

    4.7 stars, 966 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (966) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Financial Markets and Instruments

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Decision Making, Finance, Business Valuation, Capital Markets, Return On Investment, Financial Acumen, Equities, Securities (Finance), Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Market Data, General Finance, Investments, Risk Analysis, Financial Data, Social Impact, Cash Flows

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Autoencoders, Generative AI, Unsupervised Learning, Tensorflow, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.4 stars, 1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Bayesian Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Programming, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, R (Software), Probability, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

    3.8 stars, 801 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (801) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Narrative Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Storytelling, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Automation

    4.8 stars, 915 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (915) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • H

    HEC Paris

    Devenir entrepreneur du changement

    Skills you'll gain: Project Implementation, Program Implementation, Social Impact, Project Design, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Self-Awareness, Ideation, Personal Development, New Business Development, Empowerment, Strategic Thinking, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Action Oriented, Proactivity, Communication

    4.7 stars, 639 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (639) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis Tools, Gap Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Requirements, Case Studies, Business Process, Process Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Management, Digital Transformation, Decision Support Systems, Performance Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Stakeholder Communications, Technology Strategies

    4.6 stars, 484 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Responsible AI, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Communication, Dashboard, Analytical Skills, Decision Intelligence, Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Analysis, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Communication

    4.6 stars, 664 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Introduction to Economic Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Labor Relations, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Governance, Decision Making

    4.5 stars, 393 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (393) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Estadística aplicada a los negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Risk Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistics, Risk Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Microsoft Excel, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Risk Management, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Reporting, Quantitative Research, Data Science

    4.6 stars, 793 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Unsupervised Learning, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Generative Model Architectures, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Data Infrastructure, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization

    4.6 stars, 403 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (403) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Linear Regression for Business Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Model Evaluation, Estimation, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Transformation

    4.8 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Mixed · 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

  • Financial Reporting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial Markets and Instruments: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
  • Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow: IBM
  • Bayesian Statistics: Duke University
  • Narrative Economics: Yale University
  • Devenir entrepreneur du changement: HEC Paris
  • Introduction to Business Analysis: IBM
  • Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Economic Theories: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Estadística aplicada a los negocios: Universidad Austral

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