This course introduces intuitive measurement techniques to tackle seemingly immeasurable concepts and provides insights into how to approach uncertainty with confidence. Learners will be guided through the process of quantifying uncertainty and challenging misconceptions about measurement.

Key topics include defining and scaling measurements, the philosophical debates around risk, and methods for intuitive estimation. You’ll examine the foundational ideas of measuring intangibles, learn to clarify complex measurement problems, and understand how to confidently deal with ambiguity. The course presents real-world examples and thought-provoking quizzes to help learners gain clarity in their measurement journey. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with practical tools and clear reasoning to measure what others deem immeasurable. This course is part one of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization. This Specialization is based on the book How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of “Intangibles“ in Business, by Douglas W. Hubbard. From How to Measure Anything Copyright © 2014 by Douglas W. Hubbard. All rights reserved. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.