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Behavioral Economics Courses

Behavioral economics courses can help you learn decision-making processes, cognitive biases, and the impact of social influences on economic behavior. You can build skills in analyzing consumer behavior, designing effective interventions, and applying experimental methods to test hypotheses. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for data analysis and survey platforms for gathering insights, helping you apply these skills to practical work in marketing, public policy, and finance.

Popular Behavioral Economics Courses and Certifications


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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Health Systems, Operational Performance Management, Human Capital, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Insurance

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Russian History: from Lenin to Putin

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economics, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Age of Cathedrals

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Architecture and Construction, World History, Architectural Engineering, Economic Development, Higher Education, Economics, Storytelling, Architectural Design, Aesthetics

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    The Addicted Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Interaction, Psychiatry, Social Sciences, Neurology, Vulnerability, Pre-Clinical Development, Health Policy, Laboratory Research, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Public Health, Treatment Planning

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Climate Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Community Organizing, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Social Sciences

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Death and Dying

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Human Development, Psychology, Mental Health, Child Development, Mental and Behavioral Health

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    Pearson

    Decision Making and Motivation

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Employee Engagement, Motivational Skills, Employee Performance Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Review, Team Motivation, People Analytics, Drive Engagement, Behavioral Management, Job Analysis, Recognizing Others, Job Evaluation, Productivity, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    The Age of Sustainable Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Systems, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Community Development, Water Sustainability, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Human Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment and Resource Management, Economics, Health Policy, International Relations, Natural Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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    Pearson

    Prenatal Development and Infancy

    Skills you'll gain: Childbirth, Maternal Health, Child Health, Prenatal Care, Child Development, Human Development, Infant Care, Postpartum Care, Childhood Education and Development, Sensory Systems Analysis, Mental and Behavioral Health

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Climate Change and Adaptation

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Social Impact, Sustainability Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Innovation, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Workforce Development, OpenAI, AI literacy, Workforce Planning, Employee Training, Digital Transformation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Model Training, Anthropic Claude, Economics, Economic Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Art of Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Empowerment, Influencing, General Sales Practices, Planning, Adaptability

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular behavioral economics courses

  • The Business of Health Care: University of Pennsylvania
  • Russian History: from Lenin to Putin: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Age of Cathedrals: Yale University
  • The Addicted Brain: Emory University
  • Climate Solutions: University of Michigan
  • Death and Dying: Pearson
  • Decision Making and Motivation: Pearson
  • The Age of Sustainable Development: Columbia University
  • Prenatal Development and Infancy: Pearson
  • Climate Change and Adaptation: University of Michigan

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