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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 Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Technology Strategies, Data Strategy, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Business Solutions, Innovation, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Time Value of Money (TVM)

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Finance, Excel Formulas, General Lending, Microsoft Excel, General Finance, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Business Mathematics, Spreadsheet Software, Cash Flows, Investments, Timelines, Applied Mathematics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Recommender Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Taxonomy, Decision Support Systems, Business Metrics, Applied Machine Learning, Test Data, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Metric, Performance Testing, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Systems Design, Solution Design, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning Methods

    4.3
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    833 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    773 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Analysis for Business Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Business Systems, Process Flow Diagrams, User Requirements Documents, Data Modeling, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Business Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Feasibility Studies, Decision Making, Project Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    583 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    The Brain and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Psychology, Electrophysiology, Experimentation, Anatomy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    660 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    Data Literacy: Exploring and Visualizing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, SAS (Software), Data Storytelling, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Business Growth Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Market Share, Go To Market Strategy, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    725 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Finding, Sorting, & Filtering Data in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Office

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    521 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Macquarie University

    Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Leadership and Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    850 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Blended Learning, Cognitive flexibility, Differentiated Instruction, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Course Development, Learning Theory, Digital pedagogy, Learning Styles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 1: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Time Value of Money (TVM): University of Michigan
  • Recommender Systems: University of Minnesota
  • Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms: University of Washington
  • Analysis for Business Systems: University of Minnesota
  • The Brain and Space: Duke University
  • Data Literacy: Exploring and Visualizing Data: SAS
  • Business Growth Strategy: University of Virginia
  • Finding, Sorting, & Filtering Data in Microsoft Excel: Coursera

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