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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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Popular Decision Making Courses and Certifications


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    MathWorks

    Modeling and Simulation with Simulink

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Test Case, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Automation Engineering, Matlab

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Gestión del análisis de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Strategy, Management Reporting, Analytical Skills, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Data Presentation, Team Leadership, Statistical Methods, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    R

    Rice University

    Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investments, Financial Management, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Decision Making, Peer Review, Forecasting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Documentation, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Portfolio Management, Constructive Feedback, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Project Implementation, Presentations, Action Oriented

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    H

    H2O.ai

    Practical Machine Learning on H2O

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Autoencoders, Anomaly Detection, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Consumerism and Implication for Care Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Value-Based Care, Change Management, Health Care, Health Administration, Patient-centered Care, Health Policy, Consumer Behaviour, Customer experience improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    A

    American Psychological Association

    Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Human Relations Movement, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Sociology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Research, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Data Visualization with R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Mapping, Animations

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Adaptability

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Negotiation Strategies and Styles

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Complex Problem Solving, Plan Execution

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Strategies for winning. Meteorology in a round the world regatta

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Safety Assurance, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Risk Control, Communication Systems, Decision Support Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introducción a las Finanzas Corporativas

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Forecasting, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows, Decision Making, Loans

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Modeling and Simulation with Simulink : MathWorks
  • Gestión del análisis de datos: Johns Hopkins University
  • Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio: Rice University
  • Finance for Everyone Capstone Project: McMaster University
  • Practical Machine Learning on H2O: H2O.ai
  • Healthcare Consumerism and Implication for Care Delivery : Northeastern University
  • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association
  • Advanced Data Visualization with R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Negotiation Strategies and Styles : Tecnológico de Monterrey

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