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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


  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Private Equity and Venture Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Business Valuation, Investment Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, Equities, Portfolio Management, Financial Management, Tax Management, Tax Laws, Entrepreneurship, Financial Regulation, Due Diligence, Fundraising, Contract Negotiation, Cash Flows, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (9.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Executive Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Employee Onboarding, Data Management, Team Motivation, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Data Science, New Hire Orientations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Analytical Skills, Data Literacy, Leadership, Communication

    ★ 4.5 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Data Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Stakeholder Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Graphing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Mapping, Requirements Analysis, Data Wrangling, Storyboarding

    ★ 4.5 (8.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Consumer Behaviour, Driving engagement, Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Influencing, Social Media Campaigns, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing, Earned Media, Marketing Psychology, Promotional Strategies, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (5.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (5.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Toma de Decisiones

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Coordinating, Coordination, Behavioral Economics, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Thinking, Negotiation, Influencing, Psychology

    ★ 4.8 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Film & Video Storytelling: Screenwriting, Shooting & Editing

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Videography, Storytelling, Post-Production, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cinematography, Visual Storytelling, File Management, Editing, Writing and Editing, Writing, Creativity, Content Creation, Leadership, Image Quality, Planning, Color Theory, Goal Setting

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Post-Production, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, File Management, Aesthetics, Visual Storytelling, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Web Presence, Social Media, Editing, Storytelling, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing, Web Design and Development

    ★ 4.7 (6.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Branding, Brand Management, Resource Allocation, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Predictive Analytics, Brand Strategy, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment, Statistical Methods

    ★ 4.7 (6.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    AI for Decision Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Technical Management, AI Product Strategy, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Project Management, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance, AI Integrations, Decision Making, Generative AI, Case Studies, Mitigation

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    From Data to Decisions: Getting Started with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Descriptive Analytics, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Prompt Engineering, Analytical Skills, Statistical Analysis, Decision Making

    ★ 4.5 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, English Language, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Grammar, Language Learning, Writing

    ★ 4.7 (4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Private Equity and Venture Capital: Università Bocconi
  • Executive Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Visualization with Tableau: University of California, Davis
  • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania
  • Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success: Imperial College London
  • Toma de Decisiones: Universidad de Palermo
  • Film & Video Storytelling: Screenwriting, Shooting & Editing: Skillshare
  • Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR: Michigan State University
  • Marketing Analytics: University of Virginia
  • AI for Decision Makers: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

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