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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.


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Simulations, Anthropology, Mathematical Modeling, Sociology

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    Unilever

    Supply Chain Software Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Data Management, Data Lakes, Supply Chain Planning, Data Analysis Software, Real Time Data, Business Technologies, Inventory Management System, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Enablement, Problem Solving, Interviewing Skills

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    EDUCBA

    Master Microsoft Excel: Apply, Analyze & Visualize Data

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Data Management, Computer Literacy

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    Macquarie University

    Strategic management: Be competitive

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Customer Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Innovation

    4.8
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    University of Washington

    Communicating Data Science Results

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Governance, Big Data, Technical Communication, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Information Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Generative and Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Agentic systems, OpenAI, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, AI Security, Decision Making

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Scripting, Debugging

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    Arizona State University

    AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Model Evaluation

    4.1
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Resource Allocation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Transportation Operations, Analytics, Risk Analysis, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Business Modeling, Logistics

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Analytics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Organizational Strategy, Risk Analysis, Peer Review, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Systems Thinking

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    SAP

    Foundations of Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, SAP Signavio, Business Systems Analysis, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Applications, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Requirements, ChatGPT, Requirements Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, LLM Application, Agile Methodology, Communication, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Anatomy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Supply Chain Software Tools: Unilever
  • Master Microsoft Excel: Apply, Analyze & Visualize Data: EDUCBA
  • Strategic management: Be competitive: Macquarie University
  • Communicating Data Science Results: University of Washington
  • Generative and Agentic AI: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
  • AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT: Arizona State University
  • Advanced Business Analytics: Excel Optimization & Simulation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Healthcare Analytics Essentials : Northeastern University

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