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      Emory University

      The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Culture, Leadership and Management

      4.7

      (268 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Sales & Marketing Alignment

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Sales, Strategy and Operations, Communication, Strategy, Account Management, Brand Management, Retail Sales

      4.7

      (68 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      What’s Your Big Idea?

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design and Product, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Product Strategy, Sales, Strategy, Strategy and Operations, Probability & Statistics, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.6

      (161 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Photography Capstone Project

      4.8

      (513 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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      The Linux Foundation

      Using Git for Distributed Development

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering Tools, Application Development, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Programming Principles

      4.6

      (527 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Capstone: Your Story

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Writing

      4.6

      (371 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Medical Diagnosis using Support Vector Machines

      Skills you'll gain: General Statistics, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming

      4.5

      (61 reviews)

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of London

      3D Models for Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Virtual Reality, Graphic Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Human Computer Interaction

      4.6

      (371 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Digital Thread: Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Design and Product, Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Operations, Business Analysis, Business Process Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Process Analysis, Product Design, Sales, Software As A Service, Strategy

      4.7

      (450 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Version Control

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Software Engineering Tools, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Linux, Web Development

      4.7

      (1.3k reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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

    • The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future: Emory University
    • Sales & Marketing Alignment: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice: University of Michigan
    • What’s Your Big Idea?: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Photography Capstone Project: Michigan State University
    • Using Git for Distributed Development: The Linux Foundation
    • Capstone: Your Story: Wesleyan University
    • Medical Diagnosis using Support Vector Machines: Coursera Project Network
    • 3D Models for Virtual Reality: University of London
    • Digital Thread: Implementation: University at Buffalo

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Decision Making

    • Decision-making skills are the ability to evaluate several courses of action and choose which to take. This is an important life skill as well as a business leadership skill, since effective problem-solving requires deciding on a solution. However, making smart business decisions isn’t just about being decisive in an abstract sense.

      Effective decision-making is a skill that requires a combination of critical thinking and data analysis. In a business context, a familiarity with tools of financial analysis is especially important for decision-making, although the financial bottom line isn’t always the only factor to be considered in a careful cost-benefit analysis. For example, a growing number of companies consider corporate social responsibility principles and a “triple bottom line” approach that also looks at social and environmental costs and benefits.

      Beyond cost-benefit analyses, there are approaches informed by psychology that are used to make decisions as well as describe decision-making in the real world. Decision theory uses tools similar to game theory to analyze how decisions are affected by uncertainty, different timing between decisions and impacts, social and competitive situations, and other factors. And behavioral economics helps to understand how cognitive bias can influence decision-making, as in the case of the sunk cost fallacy which results in economically irrational decisions based on previous investments.‎

    • Decision-making skills are essential for leadership positions in every field, whether chief executive officers (CEOs) of corporations, executive directors of non-profit advocacy groups, or government roles such as mayors and governors. These leaders are responsible for setting organizational goals and policies and, ultimately, making decisions on how to achieve them.

      According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, top executives earn a median pay of $104,690 per year, including a median pay of $184,460 for CEOs. This high level of compensation is a testament to the importance of savvy decision-making skills, which are in high demand in organizations of all kinds.‎

    • Absolutely. Coursera lets you learn about decision-making and related topics like problem-solving, psychology, and leadership from top-ranked schools like the University of California, Irvine, the University of Michigan, and the University of Pennsylvania. And although you’ll be learning remotely, you’ll get the same course materials as on-campus students as well as opportunities to discuss these important topics in leadership with expert faculty as well as your fellow students.‎

    • Everyone can benefit from learning about decision making, both in their personal and professional lives, so you may not need any previous experience or skills to study the concept. However, any type of work experience may help prepare you for your studies. Once you've worked in a field, you'll better understand why decision-making skills are important and how you can use them to advance your career or even get a new job in your field.‎

    • A person who is a leader and good communicator is best suited to work in roles that involve strong decision-making skills. As a matter of fact, learning how to be a good decision maker can lead to supervisory and management positions in your field. You should also be an active listener and someone who can easily convey to other people what your thoughts and ideas are. People who are strong decision makers tend to be good analyzers, troubleshooters, problem solvers, and critical thinkers. This helps them gather the evidence they need to make a choice. Other skills needed for roles that require good decision-making skills are time management, logic, reasoning, and intuition. You'll also need to have good interpersonal skills, as well as be a good collaborator who doesn't shy away from teamwork.‎

    • Decision-making studies or skills look good on any resume, so if you're looking for a new career or starting a career, learning about it may be right for you. It can also be helpful if you're looking to be promoted into a managerial position at work. Decision-making skills are very important for people in roles of leadership. If you currently work in a managerial position or any position in any field and find that you're having trouble making sound decisions at work, learning how to do so can improve your work performance. Learning it can also help you make better decisions in your personal life.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.
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