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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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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Financial Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Modeling, Excel Formulas, Risk Modeling, Business Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Operations Research, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Probability Distribution, Analysis, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Cash Flow Forecasting

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Meta Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Data Collection, Data Governance, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Performance Metric, Information Privacy, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, SQL, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Econometrics: Methods and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Economics, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Case Studies, Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Estimation, Model Evaluation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability, Linear Algebra

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Forecasting, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Sales Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Planning, Trend Analysis, Decision Making, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Leadership Studies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing: Platforms, Data, and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: MarTech, Data Architecture, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Digital Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Blockchain, Consumer Behaviour, Data Integrity, Image Analysis, Data Ethics, Analytics, Generative AI, Performance Measurement, Model Evaluation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Instructional Strategies, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Social Justice, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Development, Empathy, Social Impact, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Communication Strategies

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Markov Model, Decision Intelligence, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Systems Development, Simulations, Solution Architecture, Agentic systems, Feature Engineering, Model Training, Markov Model, Decision Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    What Is Contemporary Art?

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Performing Arts, Innovation, Electronic Media, Aesthetics, Technology Solutions, Design Thinking, Liberal Arts, AI powered creativity, Multimedia, Public History, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Social Justice

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

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    California Institute of the Arts

    The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Videography, Cinematography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Visual Storytelling, Post-Production, Journals, Storytelling, Image Quality, Design Elements And Principles, Editing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Chris Croft Training

    Cognitive Bias at Work: Make Better Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Decision Intelligence, Business Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Decisiveness, Organizational Leadership, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Team Leadership, Independent Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Thought Leadership, Creative Thinking

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models: University of Pennsylvania
  • Meta Data Analyst: Meta
  • Econometrics: Methods and Applications: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Supply Chain Planning: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact: Macquarie University
  • Digital Marketing: Platforms, Data, and Technologies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
  • Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
  • What Is Contemporary Art?: The Museum of Modern Art

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