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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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    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Return On Investment, Automation, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Process Analysis, Process Mapping, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Value Propositions, Process Improvement, Project Scoping, Digital Transformation

    4.1
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    95 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Negotiation Skills and Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    STARWEAVER

    Advanced Business Analysis: Elicitation & Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, User Story, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Process Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Financial Analysis, Requirements Management, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Interviewing Skills, Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Stakeholder Communications, Collaboration, Communication

    4.9
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    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Engineering Management, Leadership Development, Curiosity, Leadership, Cognitive flexibility, Growth Mindedness, Decision Making, Social Skills, Time Management, Prioritization

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Decision Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Embeddings, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Scientific Visualization, Deep Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Smart Decision Matrix

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Solution Selling, Decision Intelligence, Sales, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Complex Problem Solving, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Negotiation, Prioritization, Return On Investment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: Feedback Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Recognizing Others, Peer Review, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Decision Intelligence, Editing, Scheduling, Leadership, Creativity, Communication, People Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Communication, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Care Management, Patient Advocacy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Family Support, Treatment Planning, Mental Health, Stress Management, Discussion Facilitation, Mental Health Therapies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Introducing Data Analytics and Analytical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Analysis, Analytics, Data Infrastructure, Data Ethics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Newborn Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Respiratory Care, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Respiration, Preventative Care, Pediatric Nursing, Nursing Care, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Pediatrics, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cardiology, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Safety Standards

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Performance Improvement, Operational Performance Management, Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Operational Efficiency

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Predicción de Ventas Pronosticando Tendencias

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • Negotiation Skills and Effective Communication: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Advanced Business Analysis: Elicitation & Analysis: STARWEAVER
  • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
  • Smart Decision Matrix: Coursera
  • Feedback Loops: Feedback Fundamentals: University of Michigan
  • Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
  • Introducing Data Analytics and Analytical Thinking: Google
  • Newborn Capstone: University of Colorado System

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