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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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    Illinois Tech

    Business Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Process Management, Global Marketing, Business Process, Financial Statement Analysis, Process Analysis, Financial Statements, Brand Management, Leadership and Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing, People Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Marketing, Organizational Change, Leadership, Inventory Accounting, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Data Analysis

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    SoFi

    Introduction to Personal Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Budgeting, Tax, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, Expense Management, Asset Management, Decision Making, Self-Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Drive Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, User Feedback, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in the Aerospace Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces, Cyber Engineering, Digital Transformation, Robotic Process Automation, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Product Lifecycle Management, Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Cultural Diversity, World History, Political Sciences, Governance, Economics, Qualitative Research, Digital Transformation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Introducción al análisis de Costos para la Dirección de Empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Cost, Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Management Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Decision Making

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    National Taiwan University

    大數據分析:商業應用與策略管理 (Big Data Analytics: Business Applications and Strategic Decisions)

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Business Analytics, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, Financial Data, Banking, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Services

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Compassion, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    London Business School

    Fundamentals of Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Accounting, Investments, Cash Flows, Asset Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    U101: Understanding College and College Life

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Time Management, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Customer Value in Pricing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Revenue Management, Global Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Customer Insights, Strategic Marketing, Case Studies, Market Research, Behavioral Economics, Customer Demand Planning, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Business Management Essentials: Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to Personal Finance: SoFi
  • Data Storytelling: Fractal Analytics
  • Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics: University of Minnesota
  • Digitalisation in the Aerospace Industry: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
  • Introducción al análisis de Costos para la Dirección de Empresas: Universidad Austral
  • 大數據分析:商業應用與策略管理 (Big Data Analytics: Business Applications and Strategic Decisions): National Taiwan University
  • Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food: Stanford University
  • Fundamentals of Financial Analysis : London Business School

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