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    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Las estrategias y habilidades para las negociaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Value Propositions, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI for Business: Generation & Prediction

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Technologies, Innovation, Content Creation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University at Buffalo

      Digital Thread: Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Product Design, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Industrial Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Technology Roadmaps, Process Analysis, Enterprise Resource Planning, Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Business Technologies, Cloud Computing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      470 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Data, Business Analytics, Data Strategy, Analytical Skills, Project Design, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Project Implementation, Project Scoping, Unstructured Data

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Microsoft

      Unlock the Power of Data with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Business Intelligence, Data Collection, Business Analytics, Data Storytelling, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Qualitative Methods for Quantitative People (with GenAI)

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Decision Making, Team Management, Resource Allocation, Generative AI, Qualitative Research, Prompt Engineering, Analysis, Communication, Data Ethics, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Unstructured Data, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción al mantenimiento de activos físicos

      Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Fixed Asset, Facility Management and Maintenance, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Maintainability, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Failure Analysis, Reliability, Cost Estimation, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Machine Learning Pipelines with Azure ML Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Azure, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Application Deployment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      801 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • L

      L&T EduTech

      Digital Technology in Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Manufacturing and Production, Robotic Process Automation, Manufacturing Processes, Control Systems, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Operations, Programmable Logic Controllers, Automation, Internet Of Things, Production Process, Mechanical Design, Cyber Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Digital Transformation, Business Technologies, Engineering Analysis, C (Programming Language)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Technical Communication, Scientific Methods, Persuasive Communication, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Policy Development, Content Creation, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      AI for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Attacks, Email Security, System Design and Implementation, Network Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Threat Modeling, Jupyter, Authentications, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Software

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Glasgow

      Clinical Decision Support Systems - CDSS 4

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Information Privacy, Data Validation, Decision Support Systems, Health Informatics, Predictive Modeling, Verification And Validation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Governance, Human Centered Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Las estrategias y habilidades para las negociaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • AI for Business: Generation & Prediction: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Digital Thread: Implementation: University at Buffalo
    • Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    • Unlock the Power of Data with Power BI: Microsoft
    • Qualitative Methods for Quantitative People (with GenAI): Vanderbilt University
    • Introducción al mantenimiento de activos físicos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Machine Learning Pipelines with Azure ML Studio: Coursera Project Network
    • Digital Technology in Manufacturing: L&T EduTech
    • Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Decision Making

    Decision-making skills are the ability to evaluate several courses of action and choose which to take. This is an important life skill as well as a business leadership skill, since effective problem-solving requires deciding on a solution. However, making smart business decisions isn’t just about being decisive in an abstract sense.

    Effective decision-making is a skill that requires a combination of critical thinking and data analysis. In a business context, a familiarity with tools of financial analysis is especially important for decision-making, although the financial bottom line isn’t always the only factor to be considered in a careful cost-benefit analysis. For example, a growing number of companies consider corporate social responsibility principles and a “triple bottom line” approach that also looks at social and environmental costs and benefits.

    Beyond cost-benefit analyses, there are approaches informed by psychology that are used to make decisions as well as describe decision-making in the real world. Decision theory uses tools similar to game theory to analyze how decisions are affected by uncertainty, different timing between decisions and impacts, social and competitive situations, and other factors. And behavioral economics helps to understand how cognitive bias can influence decision-making, as in the case of the sunk cost fallacy which results in economically irrational decisions based on previous investments.‎

    Decision-making skills are essential for leadership positions in every field, whether chief executive officers (CEOs) of corporations, executive directors of non-profit advocacy groups, or government roles such as mayors and governors. These leaders are responsible for setting organizational goals and policies and, ultimately, making decisions on how to achieve them.

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, top executives earn a median pay of $104,690 per year, including a median pay of $184,460 for CEOs. This high level of compensation is a testament to the importance of savvy decision-making skills, which are in high demand in organizations of all kinds.‎

    Absolutely. Coursera lets you learn about decision-making and related topics like problem-solving, psychology, and leadership from top-ranked schools like the University of California, Irvine, the University of Michigan, and the University of Pennsylvania. And although you’ll be learning remotely, you’ll get the same course materials as on-campus students as well as opportunities to discuss these important topics in leadership with expert faculty as well as your fellow students.‎

    Everyone can benefit from learning about decision making, both in their personal and professional lives, so you may not need any previous experience or skills to study the concept. However, any type of work experience may help prepare you for your studies. Once you've worked in a field, you'll better understand why decision-making skills are important and how you can use them to advance your career or even get a new job in your field.‎

    A person who is a leader and good communicator is best suited to work in roles that involve strong decision-making skills. As a matter of fact, learning how to be a good decision maker can lead to supervisory and management positions in your field. You should also be an active listener and someone who can easily convey to other people what your thoughts and ideas are. People who are strong decision makers tend to be good analyzers, troubleshooters, problem solvers, and critical thinkers. This helps them gather the evidence they need to make a choice. Other skills needed for roles that require good decision-making skills are time management, logic, reasoning, and intuition. You'll also need to have good interpersonal skills, as well as be a good collaborator who doesn't shy away from teamwork.‎

    Decision-making studies or skills look good on any resume, so if you're looking for a new career or starting a career, learning about it may be right for you. It can also be helpful if you're looking to be promoted into a managerial position at work. Decision-making skills are very important for people in roles of leadership. If you currently work in a managerial position or any position in any field and find that you're having trouble making sound decisions at work, learning how to do so can improve your work performance. Learning it can also help you make better decisions in your personal life.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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