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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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    Coursera

    Digital Campaign Management & Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Online Advertising, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Advertising, Performance Analysis, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, Brand Management, Social Media Campaigns, Budget Management, Project Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Return On Investment, Quality Assessment, Cost Reduction

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Analytics, Law, and Athlete Representation

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Analytics, Labor Law, Data Management, Contract Management, Decision Making, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Relationship Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Operations Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alignor

    Leading Diverse Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Conflict Management, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, Collaboration, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making, Persuasive Communication, Team Management, Workplace inclusivity, Discussion Facilitation, Communication, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Negotiation, Interactive Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Solving the Retirement Puzzle

    Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Wealth Management, Portfolio Management, Insurance, Financial Planning, Insurance Policies, Personal Development, Finance, Asset Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Contract Review, Succession Planning, Investment Management, Land Management, Risk Modeling, Investments, Financial Modeling, Consumer Behaviour, Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Aptly

    Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Video Production, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Disabilities, Web Content, Learning Strategies, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Office, Diversity Awareness, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master ASC 958: Apply & Analyze Not-for-Profit Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Profit Accounting, Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Compliance Reporting, Standard Accounting Practices, Specialized Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Master Data Transformation at Scale with Power BI Desktop

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Security, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Software Installation

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Opportunity Analysis for Global Commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Blockchain, Business Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Proposal Development, Feasibility Studies, Milestones (Project Management), Business Modeling, Solution Design, Value Propositions, Business Solutions, Business Research, Market Research, Target Market, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    La Data Intelligence au service des organisations

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Management, Data Strategy, Data Modeling, Data Quality, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Business Transformation, Data Governance, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Big Data, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Visualization, Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimize Meetings: Boost Team Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Productivity, Time Management, Calendar Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Performance Analysis, Process Optimization, Program Evaluation, Drive Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scheduling, Auditing, Proposal Development, Data Import/Export

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Beyond the Obvious: How to Think in the Age of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Independent Thinking, AI literacy, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Generative AI, Empathy, Trend Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Research, Lifelong Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel: Intermediate to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Excel Macros, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Excel Formulas, Model Optimization, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Campaign Management & Optimization: Coursera
  • Analytics, Law, and Athlete Representation: The State University of New York
  • Leading Diverse Teams: Alignor
  • Solving the Retirement Puzzle: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design: Aptly
  • Master ASC 958: Apply & Analyze Not-for-Profit Reporting: EDUCBA
  • Master Data Transformation at Scale with Power BI Desktop: Board Infinity
  • Blockchain Opportunity Analysis for Global Commerce: INSEAD
  • La Data Intelligence au service des organisations: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Optimize Meetings: Boost Team Productivity: Coursera

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