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AI-Powered Decision Making Specialization

Illinois Tech

AI-Powered Decision Making Specialization

Advanced Strategic Decision Making With AI.

Master strategic frameworks and leverage AI to architect high-stakes, evidence-based choices

Jeremy Alexis

Instructor: Jeremy Alexis

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12 weeks to complete
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

12 weeks to complete
at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply the six Decision Quality criteria and Bayesian thinking to mitigate cognitive biases and quantify uncertainty.

  • Design breakthrough strategic alternatives using Morphological Synthesis and multi-dimensional Feasibility Filters.

  • Construct robust models, including Decision Trees, and leverage AI to architect definitive implementation plans.

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October 2026

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Specialization - 3 course series

Becoming a Decision Thinker

Becoming a Decision Thinker

Course 1, 12 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Decision Making
Category: Bayesian Statistics
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Estimation
Category: Decisiveness
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Dealing With Ambiguity
Category: Forecasting
Category: Probability
Category: Generative AI
Category: Logical Reasoning
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Action Oriented
Category: Risk Management
Category: Decision Tree Learning
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Analysis
Becoming a Decision Maker

Becoming a Decision Maker

Course 2, 9 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Decision Making
Category: Analytical Skills
Category: Feasibility Studies
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Quantitative Research
Category: Decision Tree Learning
Category: Creative Problem-Solving
Category: Creative Thinking
Category: Analysis
Category: Brainstorming
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Model Evaluation
Category: Strategic Thinking
Category: Estimation
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Ideation
The Expert Decision Maker Capstone Project

The Expert Decision Maker Capstone Project

Course 3, 1 hour

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Quality Assessment
Category: Decision Making
Category: Risk Management
Category: Analysis
Category: Project Implementation
Category: Dealing With Ambiguity
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Information Management
Category: Professional Development
Category: Data Synthesis
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Project Documentation
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Data Quality
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Risk Mitigation
Category: Stakeholder Communications

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Jeremy Alexis
Illinois Tech
3 Courses169 learners

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