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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


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Courage, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, People Development

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    AI for Decision Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Technical Management, AI Product Strategy, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Project Management, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance, AI Integrations, Decision Making, Generative AI, Case Studies, Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Toma de Decisiones

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Coordinating, Coordination, Behavioral Economics, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Thinking, Negotiation, Influencing, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Analytics, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Digital Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Process, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Performance Measurement, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics, Performance Metric, Data Strategy, Digital Transformation, Decision Making

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    University of Virginia

    Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Branding, Brand Management, Resource Allocation, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Predictive Analytics, Brand Strategy, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment, Statistical Methods

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Data Management and Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Data Storytelling, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Analytics, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Responsible AI, Accruals, Cash Flows, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Accounting, Data Literacy, Business Analysis, Big Data, Asset Management, Analytics, Intellectual Property, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Maximize Productivity With AI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Generative AI, AI literacy, Model Training, AI Enablement, Operational Efficiency, AI Integrations, Business Workflow Analysis, Google Sheets, Complex Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Behavioral Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Financial Planning, Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Market, General Finance, Economics, Psychology, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Consumer Behaviour, Driving engagement, Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Influencing, Social Media Campaigns, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing, Earned Media, Marketing Psychology, Promotional Strategies, Decision Making

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Corporate Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis, Loans

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Technical Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Platforms, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing, Cloud Storage, User Provisioning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Influencing People Without Authority

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Decision Making, Professional Networking, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Creative Thinking, Self-Awareness, Communication, Creativity, Independent Thinking, People Development, Decision Intelligence, Relationship Building, Tactfulness, People Management, Relationship Management, Growth Mindedness, Recognizing Others

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI for Decision Makers: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Toma de Decisiones: Universidad de Palermo
  • Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies: Duke University
  • Marketing Analytics: University of Virginia
  • Business Data Management and Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Maximize Productivity With AI Tools: Google
  • Behavioral Finance: Duke University
  • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Corporate Finance: University of Pennsylvania

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