Skill pathway
Decision Making
Core Skills
Choosing actions by weighing evidence, risk and outcomes.
Why employers ask for Decision Making
Decision Making shows up in the skill requirements for 25 of the Australian careers we track, including General Managers, Accountant, ICT Business and Systems Analysts. 2 of the job listings currently on SkillHarbour name it as a requirement.
Where to learn Decision Making
Start here (beginner)
EDUCBA
Financial Statement Analysis & Corporate Finance Decisions
Coursera
Smart Decision Matrix
Packt
Leadership & Management Training for Tech Managers
Sage Publications
Principles of Educational Leadership & Management
Packt
Master Scrum & Agile with AI, Jira, and Agile Workflow
Creo Incubator
Stress Management for Employees and Startup Founders
Johns Hopkins University
Civil Registration & Vital Statistics in Population Health
University of Michigan
Rethink How You Decide with AI
Creo Incubator
Negotiations For Leaders
Coursera
Advanced Quantitative Statistics with Excel
SkillUp
Get Started with iOS App Development
Project Execution: Running the Project
Meta
Meta Data Analyst
CertNexus
CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist
Nationally Recognised Training
Advanced Diploma of Financial Licensing Management
University of Colorado Boulder
Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Organizations
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Structured Interviewing and Hiring Decisions
Nationally Recognised Training
Elected Member Collaborative Decision Making
EDUCBA
Event Planning, Marketing and Execution
Coursera Partner
The science of mind and decision making
University of Michigan
AI Strategy, Governance, and Data Analysis for Managers
Coursera
Product Analytics Unlocked: Metrics to Meaningful Insight
Edureka
Generative AI for Automating HR Workflows
Board Infinity
AI Agents: From Foundations to Applications
University of Glasgow
Informed Clinical Decision Making using Deep Learning
O.P. Jindal Global University
Leadership and Society
EDUCBA
Financial Analysis, Valuation, and Ethics
John Wiley & Sons
Cost Accounting For Dummies
Pearson
Data Science Fundamentals, Part 2
Arizona State University
Professional Skills: Collaboration
EDUCBA
HR Management and Workforce Analytics
University of California, Davis
Content Marketing
Corporate Finance Institute
Valuation Modeling
Learn to Care
NDIS Plan Variations, Reassessments and Renewals
EDUCBA
Apply Machine Learning for Predictive Business Analytics
Duke University
Data-Driven Decision-Making for Agile Organizations
Board Infinity
Analytics with Tableau, Power BI and SQL Dashboards
Microsoft Learn
Drive business value with AI solutions
Nationally Recognised Training
Graduate Certificate in Enhanced Assessment and Critical Reasoning (Queensland Ambulance Service)
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Effective Supervision: From Manager to Leader
Nationally Recognised Training
Diploma of Personal Trusts
Microsoft Learn
Drive business value with Microsoft Copilot solutions
EDUCBA
Apply Financial Risk, Capital & Governance Analytics
The Expert Academy
Effective Supervision: Leading Teams And Driving Performance
SkillUp
Data Privacy and Protection for Healthcare
Packt
AI Game Development Essentials with Unity 6
EDUCBA
Tax Planning, GST & Compliance Program
Microsoft Learn
Get Started with Python Programming: Part 1 - Fundamentals
Chris Croft Training
Decision Making: Complete Guide
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Organizational Strategy for Competitive Advantage
EDUCBA
Business Strategy Analysis, Execution & Evaluation
EDUCBA
Banking Treasury & Forex Risk Management
University of Maryland, College Park
Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams
Nationally Recognised Training
Civil Infrastructure Asset Management - Analyse Data for Asset Management Decision Making Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Training
Course in Family Group Conferencing
Nationally Recognised Training
Advanced Diploma of Ministry
Nationally Recognised Training
Diploma of Financial Counselling
Nationally Recognised Training
Diploma of Local Government - Elected Member
Nationally Recognised Training
Graduate Certificate in Pharmacist Prescribing
Nationally Recognised Training
Diploma of Project Controls
Nationally Recognised Training
Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate II in Utilities (Clean Energy Awareness)
Learn to Care
NDIS Practice Standards: Foundations for Providers
Learn to Care
NDIS Provider Identity, Banking and Enrolment Controls
Learn to Care
NDIS Provider Registration and Enrolment Reform
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Autonomous Control and Remote Operations
Learn to Care
NDIS Provider Registration, Enrolment and High-Risk Support Reform
Learn to Care
NDIS Reform Governance and Implementation Readiness
Learn to Care
NDIS Reform Readiness: Legislative, Planning and Provider Changes AUG 2026
Microsoft Learn
Use the Microsoft service adoption framework to drive adoption in your enterprise
Microsoft Learn
Empower school leaders and educators with Windows 11
Nationally Recognised Training
Establish Digital Supply Chain Skill Set
EDUCBA
Financial Reporting, IFRS & Strategic Decisions
PracticalGrowth
Recruiting & Onboarding for Today’s Workforce
University of Pennsylvania
How to Use Data
Nationally Recognised Training
Business Ethics and Conduct Skill Set
Microsoft Learn
Learning Accelerators for educators
IBM
IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst
Arizona State University
Professional Skills: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
Coursera
Geospatial Foundations & Python Tooling
EDUCBA
Credit Risk Modeling & Analysis Mastery
The State University of New York
Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Financial Reporting
Nationally Recognised Training
Diploma of Financial Services
Nationally Recognised Training
Oil Spill Response Team Leader
IBM
IBM Data Management
Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Maximum Performance and Technology in Sports
EDUCBA
Financial Analysis & Investment Strategy Mastery
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Banking Services
Immersify
Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience
Nationally Recognised Training
Diploma of Financial Markets
Nationally Recognised Training
Advanced Permaculture Skill Set
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Artificial Intelligence for Business
The Expert Academy
The Science Of Sales: Behavioural Insights And Psychology
EDUCBA
Apply Statistical Data Analysis with Minitab
Immersify
Interactive 3D Anatomy & Physiology: A Gamified Experience
EDUCBA
Professional Risk and Program Management
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Applied Artificial Intelligence for Business
Nationally Recognised Training
Diploma of Counselling
IESE Business School
Foundations of Management
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Financial Analysis - Skills for Success
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
RiskWise.
EDUCBA
Project Management Exam Preparation and Practice
Coursera
Human Resource Management Done Right
Microsoft
Microsoft 365 with Generative AI
Vanderbilt University
Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders
IESE Business School
Think like a CFO
Universidades Anáhuac
Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure AI Solutions Architect AZ-305
John Wiley & Sons
Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
Vanderbilt University
Generative AI Strategic Leader
Microsoft
Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity
EDUCBA
Analyze and Visualize Business Data with Power BI
EDUCBA
Financial Analysis, Reporting & Decision Making
EDUCBA
Behavioral Finance and Investor Decision-Making
EDUCBA
Analyze & Apply Cost Accounting for Managerial Decisions
Chris Croft Training
Decision Making: Complete Guide
University of Colorado Boulder
Foundations of Reinforcement Learning
Arizona State University
Professional Skills: Strategic Thinking
Microsoft
AI-Enhanced Data Analysis: From Raw Data to Deep Insights
Arizona State University
Decision-Making for Everyone
LearnKartS
Essential Skills for First-Time Managers
SkillUp
Workplace Conduct and Culture
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Professional Success Skills
Packt
Architecting Power BI Solutions in Microsoft Fabric
Scrum Alliance
Agile for the Modern Product Manager
EDUCBA
Complete Commercial Banking
EDUCBA
Apply Generative AI for Leadership & Human-Centered Branding
American Psychological Association
Psychology in Everyday Life
STARWEAVER
AI Leadership & Strategic Implementation
Corporate Finance Institute
Data Skills for Excel Professionals
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Business Data Management and Communication
Coursera
Python, SQL, Tableau for Data Science
Learn to Care
Capacity, Consent & Substitute Decision-Making for Non-Clinical Teams
Learn to Care
Supported Decision-Making and Registered Supporters in Aged Care
Learn to Care
Supported Decision-Making, Consent and Registered Supporters in Aged Care
Learn to Care
Supporting Choice, Control & Decision‑Making
Learn to Care
Supported Decision-Making in Daily Practice (NDIS & Aged Care)
Empower School of Health
Technological advancement in Healthcare
EDUCBA
Global Economics and Corporate Finance Analysis
Learn to Care
Supported Decision‑Making & Human Rights in Governance
Learn to Care
Supported Decision-Making in Everyday SIL Practice
Nationally Recognised Training
Graduate Certificate in Compliance and Risk Management
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate IV in Navigating Project Complexity
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in Human-Led Leadership for the AI Era
L&T EduTech
Cognitive Manufacturing
IBM
IBM Deep Learning with PyTorch, Keras and Tensorflow
Johns Hopkins University
Data Visualization
Microsoft Learn
Maximize the Cost Efficiency of AI Agents on Azure
Microsoft Learn
Create apps, copilots, flows, and more with Microsoft Dataverse and Teams
Coursera
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Selection
The Expert Academy
Modern Leadership: Styles And Real-World Application
KPMG India
KPMG India Business Analyst in the Age of AI
Harvard Business Review
HBR Guide to Generative AI for Managers
L&T EduTech
Petroleum Engineering with AI Applications
Packt
Mastering Java - From Beginner to Intermediate
University of Minnesota
Analytics for Decision Making
University of Pennsylvania
Introduction to Finance and Accounting
Johns Hopkins University
Data Science Decisions in Time
University of Minnesota
Analytics Project Ideation
Fundação Instituto de Administração
Data & Finance for the future
University of Michigan
Leadership for Healthcare Professionals
Nationally Recognised Training
Graduate Certificate in Organisational Resilience, Risk and High Reliability
Nationally Recognised Training
Diploma of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Technology
Pearson
Personal Financial Planning
John Wiley & Sons
AI, Analytics, and Cloud Computing
Board Infinity
Generative AI for Business Roles: HR, Finance & Marketing
Arizona State University
Modern Statistics for Data-Driven Decision-Making
L&T EduTech
Digital Technology in Manufacturing
Vanderbilt University
Generative AI Leadership & Strategy
EDUCBA
Mastering Logistics & Supply Chain Strategy Skills
Coursera
Hands-on Agentic AI: Building Intelligent Agents
Johns Hopkins University
Social Media Analytics
Sage Publications
Marketing Strategy & Management
Microsoft Learn
Leverage data for action with Microsoft Education Insights
Google Cloud
Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Data Engr
Go further
Microsoft Learn
Architect AI solutions for business productivity
Microsoft Learn
Introduction to developing with Microsoft Power Platform
Microsoft Learn
Analyze requirements for AI-powered business solutions
Microsoft Learn
Run SAP on the Microsoft Cloud
Microsoft Learn
Configure financial management
Microsoft Learn
Introduction to extending Power Platform
Careers that use Decision Making
General Managers
$181k · needed at level 3 of 5
Accountant
$75k – $110k · needed at level 3 of 5
ICT Business and Systems Analysts
$140k · needed at level 3 of 5
Legislators
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Chief Executives and Managing Directors
$154k · needed at level 3 of 5
Commissioned Officers (Management)
$184k · needed at level 3 of 5
Corporate Services Managers
$152k · needed at level 4 of 5
Policy and Planning Managers
$153k · needed at level 4 of 5
Journalists and Other Writers
$90k · needed at level 4 of 5
Authors, and Book and Script Editors
Not published · needed at level 4 of 5
Medical Imaging Professionals
$123k · needed at level 4 of 5
Registered Nurse
$75k – $105k · needed at level 3 of 5
Psychiatrists
$176k · needed at level 3 of 5
Air Transport Professionals
$138k · needed at level 3 of 5
Anaesthetists
$431k · needed at level 3 of 5
Surgeons
$203k · needed at level 4 of 5
Midwives
$110k · needed at level 4 of 5
Credit and Loans Officers
$94k · needed at level 4 of 5
Judicial and Other Legal Professionals
$146k · needed at level 4 of 5
Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials
$75k · needed at level 3 of 5
Ambulance Officers and Paramedics
$148k · needed at level 3 of 5
Outdoor Adventure Guides
$67k · needed at level 4 of 5
Inspectors and Regulatory Officers
$97k · needed at level 3 of 5
Sportspersons
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5
Police
$133k · needed at level 3 of 5