Decision Making: A Comprehensive Decision Making Course!

Course Requirements

• Basic comfort with evaluating options and making choices.
• Interest in improving your ability to make well-reasoned decisions.

Course Description

Hey there, potential problem-solver! Ready to become a decision-making ninja? If so, this course is for you.

We’ll show you how to tackle decisions like a pro, whether they’re big, small, personal, or professional. You’ll learn all those practical steps and fancy decision-making tools used by the experts. Plus, we’ll give you the scoop on how to avoid those mental traps that can sabotage the best of intentions.

What Will You Learn?

• The Fundamentals: Explore what decision-making really is and the different types of choices you encounter.
• Step-by-Step Guide: Get a systematic decision-making process to follow for tackling any problem.
• Tools for Success: Master handy tools like SWOT analysis, decision matrices, and other mind-bending techniques.
• Outsmart Your Brain: Learn about those sneaky mind tricks (cognitive biases) and how to overcome them.
• The Power of the Group: Unlock effective ways to make decisions as a team.
• Ethics Matter: Discover how to make decisions that are good for you and responsible too.
• The Big Picture: Understand strategic decision-making for those major life and business choices.
• Unpredictable World: Build skills to navigate uncertainty and make informed decisions.
• Tech-Savvy Decisions: Use data and technology to supercharge your decision-making abilities.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Decision Making

• Lecture 1: What is Decision Making?
• Lecture 2: Types of Decisions
• Lecture 3: Importance of Effective Decision Making

Module 2: The Decision Making Process

• Lecture 4: Identifying the Decision Requirement
• Lecture 5: Gathering and Analyzing Information
• Lecture 6: Identifying Alternatives
• Lecture 7: Weighing Evidence and Options
• Lecture 8: Choosing Among Alternatives
• Lecture 9: Implementing the Decision
• Lecture 10: Reviewing and Learning from the Decision

Module 3: Tools and Techniques for Decision Making

• Lecture 11: SWOT Analysis
• Lecture 12: Decision Matrix
• Lecture 13: Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Lecture 14: Pareto Analysis
• Lecture 15: The Delphi Method
• Lecture 16: Brainstorming and Mind Mapping

Module 4: Cognitive Biases and Decision Making

• Lecture 17: Understanding Cognitive Biases
• Lecture 18: Common Cognitive Biases Impacting Decisions
• Lecture 19: Strategies to Mitigate Biases

Module 5: Group Decision Making

• Lecture 20: Advantages and Challenges of Group Decisions
• Lecture 21: Facilitating Effective Group Decisions
• Lecture 22: Tools and Techniques for Group Decision Making

Module 6: Ethical Decision Making

• Lecture 23: The Role of Ethics in Decision Making
• Lecture 24: Frameworks for Ethical Decision Making
• Lecture 25: Ethical Dilemmas and Resolutions

Module 7: Strategic Decision Making

• Lecture 26: Introduction to Strategic Decisions
• Lecture 27: Vision, Mission, and Strategic Planning
• Lecture 28: Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Module 8: Decision Making in Uncertain and Complex Environments

• Lecture 29: Understanding Uncertainty and Complexity
• Lecture 30: Tools and Approaches for Dealing with Uncertainty
• Lecture 31: Scenario Planning and Adaptive Decision Making

Module 9: Technological Tools and Data-Driven Decision Making

• Lecture 32: The Role of Technology in Decision Making
• Lecture 33: Data Analysis and Interpretation for Decision Making
• Lecture 34: Leveraging AI and Machine Learning for Enhanced Decisions

Module 10: Application of Decision Making

• Lecture 35: Decision Making in Business
• Lecture 36: Decision Making in Personal Life
• Lecture 37: Decision Making in Public Policy

Module 11: Course Wrap-Up

• Lecture 38: Recap of Key Learning

Who this course is for:

• Anyone ready to ditch indecisiveness and procrastination for confident decision-making.
• Managers and leaders looking to sharpen their skills both at work and in life.
• People who want to make smarter, well-informed decisions that benefit themselves and others.
• Basically… anyone who wants to upgrade their brain’s decision-making operating system!

Certificate of Completion

Upon the successful completion of this course and final assessment, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Eduta.