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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

    Business Analytics Executive Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Science, Case Studies

    4.6 stars, 287 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (287) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Structured Approach to Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, User Centered Design, Solution Design, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 165 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Pensamiento crítico: toma de decisiones razonadas

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Knowledge Transfer, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 256 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (256) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sustainable Business, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Storytelling, Growth Strategies, Innovation, Communication

    4.7 stars, 193 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sociology, Culture, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Case Studies, Economics, Digital Transformation, European History

    4.5 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google

    Google Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Rmarkdown, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Validation, Data Ethics, R (Software), Analytical Skills, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Ggplot2, Google Sheets, SQL, File Management, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Interviewing Skills

    4.5 stars, 333 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (333) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    ADP Entry-Level Compensation and Benefits Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Data Storytelling, Job Evaluation, Dashboard, Data Collection, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Dashboard Creation, Compensation and Benefits, Data Visualization, Job Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Program Management

    4.5 stars, 134 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (134) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Master Decision Theory & Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Intelligence, Decision Making, Analysis, Business Risk Management, Data Analysis, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Analytical Skills, Risk Appetite, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Prioritization, Strategic Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Organizational Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Probability, Quantitative Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Market Opportunities, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Performing Arts, Intellectual Property, Marketing and Public Relations, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Music History, Innovation, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Event Management, Media Production, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compensation Management

    4.5 stars, 147 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (147) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Data Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Science, Social Media, Text Mining, Anomaly Detection, Business Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Advanced Analytics, Big Data, Analytics, Supervised Learning

    4.3 stars, 266 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Legal Proceedings, Substance Abuse, Culture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Arbitration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 372 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (372) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Pensamento Crítico, Lógica e Argumentação

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Motion Arguments, Decision Intelligence, Persuasive Communication, Legal Hearings, Media and Communications, Appeals, Probability & Statistics, Correlation Analysis

    4.7 stars, 169 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (169) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Business Analytics Executive Overview: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Structured Approach to Problem Solving: Fractal Analytics
  • Pensamiento crítico: toma de decisiones razonadas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand: Coursera
  • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world: Sciences Po
  • Google Data Analytics: Google
  • ADP Entry-Level Compensation and Benefits Analyst: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Master Decision Theory & Frameworks: Coursera
  • Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?: Vanderbilt University
  • Data Science Fundamentals: University of California, Irvine

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