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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

    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

    Financing Infrastructure in African Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Management, Finance, Financial Policy, Risk Analysis, Fiscal Management, Community Development, Capital Expenditure, Decision Making, Financial Systems, Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Tax Management, Tax, Revenue Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Algorithms, Program Implementation, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Calculus, Business Analytics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    160 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Marketing Psychology, Influencing, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Anatomy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Fundamentals of Accounting Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Budgeting, Operating Budget, Fixed Asset, Small Business Accounting, Expense Management, Accounting, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Operating Expense, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statement, Business Operations, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Workplace Culture for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Team Management, digital literacy, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    142 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Pensamento Crítico, Lógica e Argumentação

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Writing, Decision Intelligence, Appeals, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Statistics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    147 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Introduction to Food and Our Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Nutrition Education, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    179 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Risk in Modern Society

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Safety and Security, Mitigation, Hazard Analysis, Cybersecurity, Environmental Issue, Decision Making, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    227 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Liderazgo de equipos

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Trustworthiness, Decision Making, Team Collaboration, Goal Setting, Leadership, Performance Management, Lifelong Learning, Knowledge Transfer, Willingness To Learn, Organizational Structure, Innovation, Coordination, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    203 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Business Application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Journey Mapping, Decision Support Systems, Business Solutions, AI Product Strategy, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Customer Analysis, AI Integrations, Applied Machine Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Asset Protection, Loans, Financial Planning, Finance, Budgeting, General Finance, Budget Management, Psychology, Decision Making, Empowerment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    144 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    PMP Exam Prep Certification Training

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Project Management, Project Implementation, Compliance Management, Agile Software Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Expectation Management, Plan Execution, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Analysis, Resource Management, People Development, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Relationship Management, Risk Management, Technical Management, Change Control, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Technical Documentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    264 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Financing Infrastructure in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
  • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
  • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Accounting Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Workplace Culture for Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Pensamento Crítico, Lógica e Argumentação: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Introduction to Food and Our Environment: Stanford University
  • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden
  • Liderazgo de equipos: University of Michigan
  • Business Application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Northeastern University

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