Decision Making

Make effective decisions — in business and in life.

Effective decision making is key to success in the workplace and beyond. In organizations, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making are among the most important tasks people perform on a daily basis. However, increasing levels of complexity can put a significant strain on our judgement, often leading to poor choices that can have a long-term impact.

The Decision Making online program will equip you with the skills needed to make better, more effective decisions within your sphere of influence. Over six weeks, you’ll gain a framework for understanding decisions across a range of contexts, from business strategy to policy.

Learn from world-class subject matter experts as you explore the cognitive processes, psychological, and behavioral foundations that form the basis of decision making. Throughout the program, you’ll learn to analyze your choices using the three core pillars of decision making (context, uncertainty, and time), as you investigate theoretical models underpinning decisions and engage in discussions with a global network of professionals.

You’ll examine the use of mental shortcuts called heuristics. You’ll also explore the most notable biases people have and how to circumvent them. By the end of the program, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of decision-making processes that will help you avoid pitfalls and make effective decisions in both your career and personal life.

Modules are released on a weekly basis and can be completed in your own time and at your own pace.