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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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    Northwestern University

    Teaching the Violin and Viola: Creating a Healthy Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Classical Music, Lecturing, Coordination

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    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Resource Allocation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Investments, Policy Analysis, Decision Making

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Simulations, Culture, Graph Theory, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

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    Duke University

    Rust Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Test Case, Software Testing, Data Structures, Debugging, GitHub, Programming Principles, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, System Programming, Software Documentation

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    The University of Sydney

    Using clinical health data for better healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality, Health Policy, Clinical Data Management, Electronic Medical Record, Digital Communications, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Fractal Analytics

    Data Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Infographics, Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Drive Engagement

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Sciences Po

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

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, World History, Technology Strategies, Governance, Policy Analysis, Economics, Innovation, European History

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Vendor Contracts, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Contract Review, Business, Labor Law, Business Management, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy

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    Emory University

    Getting a Consulting Job

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Project Management, Case Studies, Team Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    The Impact of Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Technology Roadmaps, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Social Impact, Business, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Business Modeling, Case Studies, Market Dynamics

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    McMaster University

    Finance For Everyone: Value

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Investments, Business Valuation, Financial Data, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Case Studies

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    University of California, Irvine

    Diversity and Inclusion for HR Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Ideation, Decision Making, Recruitment, Leadership

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

  • Teaching the Violin and Viola: Creating a Healthy Foundation: Northwestern University
  • The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior : University of Rochester
  • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania
  • Rust Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Using clinical health data for better healthcare: The University of Sydney
  • Data Storytelling: Fractal Analytics
  • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
  • Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Getting a Consulting Job: Emory University
  • The Impact of Technology: 28DIGITAL

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