Decision Making

Decision Making is a vital process that involves selecting a course of action from multiple alternatives to achieve a desired result. Coursera's Decision Making catalogue teaches you how to make effective decisions in various contexts. You'll learn about the cognitive processes behind decision making, the role of intuition versus analysis, the impact of bias, and strategies for improving decision-making skills. Further, you will explore frameworks for ethical decision making, risk assessment, problem-solving methods, and techniques for critical thinking and strategic decision making. These skills are essential for business leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, or anyone looking to improve their decision-making abilities in personal and professional contexts.
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  • Status: New
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    University of Cambridge

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medical Imaging, Special Education, Electrophysiology, Differentiated Instruction, Human Development, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    71 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Analysis, Goal Setting, Strategic Leadership, Risk Analysis, Cognitive flexibility

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    190 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Personal Development, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    635 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Customer Analysis, Adaptability, Decision Making, Strategic Prioritization, Dashboard, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Agile Methodology, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Data Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Risk Management, Change Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Stakeholder Communications, Sample Size Determination, Responsible AI, Verbal Communication Skills, Small Data, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Big Data, Data Sharing, Statistics, Spreadsheet Software, Concision, Solution Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Resourcefulness, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics, Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Business Ethics, Analysis, Data Collection

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    61 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Process Optimization, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Lausanne

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Social Sciences, Organizational Strategy, Business Management, Sociology, Psychology, Case Studies, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    426 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Research, Constructive Feedback, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    106 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Rapport Building, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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