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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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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Assessing Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Behavior Management, Negotiation, Verbal Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Statistical Thinking & Predictive Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data Literacy, Statistical Modeling, Business Analytics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Supervised Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Resolving and Transforming Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Collaboration, Follow Through, Leadership, Cooperation, Creative Problem-Solving, Personal Integrity, Honesty, Accountability, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Communication, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    TAM to Go/No-Go: Market Research and Growth Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Market Share, Competitive Analysis, Trend Analysis, Return On Investment, Competitive Intelligence, Market Trend, Revenue Forecasting, Market Analysis, Demand Planning, Market Research, Growth Strategies, Forecasting, Go To Market Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Research, Market Opportunities, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Research Methodologies

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Strategic Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Planning, Business Planning, Strategic Leadership, Case Studies, Contingency Planning, Organizational Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Proactivity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Business Strategies, Data Literacy, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategy Formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Resource Management, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Global Marketing, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Real Time Data, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Project Design, Data Analysis, Business Metrics, Plan Execution, Dashboard Creation, Business Process Improvement, Business Process, Project Implementation, Data Pipelines, Continuous Monitoring

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    Macquarie University

    Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership, Trustworthiness

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Programming Principles, File I/O, IT Automation, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Algorithms, Automation, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    The Science of Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Meeting Facilitation, Productivity, Delegation Skills, Time Management, Drive Engagement, Discussion Facilitation, Action Oriented, Organizational Skills, Goal Setting, Calendar Management, Self-Motivation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Mental Concentration, Personal Development, Self-Discipline, Stress Management, Decision Making, Mindfulness

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning: Multivariate Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Calculus, Model Optimization, Mathematical Software, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Applied Machine Learning, Linear Algebra, Artificial Neural Networks, Derivatives

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Human Resources Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, People Analytics, Data Presentation, Employee Relations, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, Performance Metric, Data Strategy, Employee Training, Dashboard, Business Metrics, Employee Engagement, Business Analysis, Employee Retention, Data Analysis, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Strategy, Talent Recruitment, Mental Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Professional Skills: Assessing Conflict: Arizona State University
  • Statistical Thinking & Predictive Modeling: Coursera
  • Professional Skills: Resolving and Transforming Conflict: Arizona State University
  • TAM to Go/No-Go: Market Research and Growth Strategy: Coursera
  • Professional Skills: Strategic Planning: Arizona State University
  • Strategy Formulation: Copenhagen Business School
  • Foundations of Business Intelligence: Google
  • Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact: Macquarie University
  • Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python: Google
  • The Science of Productivity: Madecraft

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