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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

    Universidad de Palermo

    Cognición, Pensamiento y Lenguaje

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Computational Thinking, Systems Thinking, Human Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Decision Intelligence, Research, Grammar, Experimentation, Oral Expression

    ā˜… 4.7 (219) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Case Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership Studies, Data Strategy, Decision Making, Data Quality, Crisis Management, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Agile Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Digital Transformation, Team Management, Critical Thinking

    ā˜… 4.7 (158) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Research Design, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Statistics, Analytical Skills, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics

    ā˜… 4.6 (184) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Fundamentals of Technology Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Sales Process, Sales Presentation, Technical Sales, Sales, Sales Development, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Solution Sales Engineering, Prospecting and Qualification, Emerging Technologies, Needs Assessment, Negotiation, Proposal Development, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity

    ā˜… 4.7 (162) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    China Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Market Intelligence, Go To Market Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Market Opportunities, Global Marketing, E-Commerce, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cultural Sensitivity, Economic Development, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

    ā˜… 4.8 (171) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Oral Comprehension, Education and Training, Digital pedagogy, Literacy, Pedagogy, Oral Expression, digital literacy, Learning Styles, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Writing, Diversity Awareness

    ā˜… 4.7 (183) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Estrategias y estilos de negociación      

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Business Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, Problem Solving, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Complex Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Plan Execution, Planning, Behavioral Management, Adaptability, Strategic Communication

    ā˜… 4.8 (199) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Project Initiation and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Timelines, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Communication Planning, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Project Estimation, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, AI Enablement, Risk Management, Resource Management, Dependency Analysis

    ā˜… 4.8 (153) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Impact, Student-Centred Learning, Interactive Learning, Advocacy, Student Engagement, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, World History, Research

    ā˜… 4.6 (155) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors

    Skills you'll gain: Loss Prevention, Waste Minimization, Mitigation, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Supply Chain, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Sustainable Development, Production Process, Market Dynamics, Economics, Market Data, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Stakeholder Management, Knowledge Transfer, International Relations

    ā˜… 4.7 (178) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, System Support, Computer Security Awareness Training, End User Training and Support, Network Support, Cloud Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, General Networking, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management

    ā˜… 4.8 (186) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Advanced Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Debugging, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Algorithms, Geometry

    ā˜… 4.9 (143) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cognición, Pensamiento y Lenguaje:Ā Universidad de Palermo
  • Data-Driven Leadership:Ā University of Glasgow
  • Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Technology Sales:Ā University of Maryland, College Park
  • China Strategy:Ā The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Estrategias y estilos de negociaciónĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā :Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Project Initiation and Planning:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements:Ā Duke University
  • Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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