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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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    Coursera

    Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Marketing Analytics, Email Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Geospatial Information and Technology, Marketing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    274 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Foundations and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Anomaly Detection, Unsupervised Learning, Data Warehousing, Supervised Learning, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Data Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Machine Learning, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    L&T EduTech

    Project Management in Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Feasibility Studies, Risk Analysis, Quality Management, Procurement, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Contract Management, Communication Strategies, Risk Management, Project Controls

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Custom Marketing Analytics Dashboard in Data Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Data Integration, Google Ads

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Foundations of Professional Identity

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personal Integrity, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Proofreading, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, English Language

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    Study Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Personal Integrity, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Communication, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Blended Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    A

    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
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics: Coursera
  • Generative and Agentic AI: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Data Mining Foundations and Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You: Rice University
  • Project Management in Construction: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest
  • Create a Custom Marketing Analytics Dashboard in Data Studio: Coursera
  • Master Microsoft Excel: Apply, Analyze & Visualize Data: EDUCBA
  • Foundations of Professional Identity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences: University of California, Irvine

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