Effective decision-making is a core skill in every professional’s toolkit. Whether you're leading teams, managing projects, or navigating complex challenges, this specialization empowers you to approach decisions with structure, confidence, and purpose. The Decision-Making and Problem-Solving specialization—built with Brent Scholar, EdD, Assistant Teaching Professor at the School of Applied Professional Studies, CISA—explores ethical frameworks, risk assessment, and data-informed approaches for both individual and group decision-making. You’ll learn how to reduce bias, weigh alternatives, and apply decision models to real-world situations. From everyday work choices to high-stakes leadership dilemmas, this program prepares you to make sound, defensible decisions that drive results.

This specialization is designed for:

• Professionals seeking to improve judgment and leadership skills

• Managers and team leads responsible for group decisions

• Business analysts, consultants, and project managers

• Individuals pursuing career advancement through decision-making mastery

• Anyone wanting to make more confident, values-based decisions

Applied Learning Project

What’s Included:

• Exploration of four ethical decision-making frameworks

• Tools for evaluating alternatives and managing risk

• Hands-on practice using real-world scenarios

• Downloadable templates and worksheets for workplace use

Key Benefits:

• Make confident, ethical decisions in professional environments

• Reduce decision-making bias through structured analysis

• Apply tools like the NDU funnel and Blanchard-Peale model

• Strengthen leadership and critical thinking skills