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Decision-Making & Problem-Solving Fundamentals

This course covers practical frameworks to define complex business problems, generate alternatives, and select optimal solutions. You will learn to construct weighted decision matrices, distinguish symptoms from root causes, and classify choices by reversibility. By the end, you will write concise one-page decision briefs to justify recommendations to stakeholders.

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Last updated Aug 2026
Decision-Making & Problem-Solving Fundamentals
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This course includes:
  • 4 weeks of structured content
  • 8 video lessons & readings
  • 4 hands-on lab exercises & quizzes
  • Verified certificate on completion
What you'll learn

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

Differentiate symptom indicators from the actual core root causes.
Apply SCAMPER and option generation methods to find solutions.
Evaluate alternative choices using weighted decision matrix charts.
Determine decision speed based on reversible vs irreversible constraints.
Draft clear, one-page decision briefs and log choices.

How this course opens doors

Root-Cause Clarity

Define problems precisely, separating superficial symptoms from the true root cause.

Weighted Scoring

Evaluate alternative options objectively using structured, criteria-driven scoring matrices.

Decisive Action

Determine decision urgency by classifying choices into reversible vs irreversible paths.

4w
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Course Content

Course curriculum

4 modules · 21 lessons
01
1. Defining Problems Before Solving Them
~36 min
Problem Framing~5 min
Root Cause Analysis~6 min
Symptoms vs Root Causes~5 min
Stakeholder Perspectives~5 min
Before/After~5 min
Module 1 Quiz - Defining Problems~10 min
02
2. Generating & Evaluating Options
~31 min
03
3. Decision Frameworks for Different Situations
~31 min
04
4. Justifying, Documenting & Learning from Decisions
~31 min
Skills you'll gain

Skills Cloud

Root-Cause AnalysisOption GenerationSCAMPER FrameworkWeighted Matrix DesignDecision ClassificationBrief Documenting
Target Audience

Who this course is for

New Managers

Structure daily team options, resolve blockers, and report decisions.

Project Coordinators

Address operational delays, analyze resource trade-offs, and draft briefs.

Business Professionals

Improve problem-solving skills, lead options reviews, and document choices.

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Certification

Earn a Verifiable Certificate

Certificate of Completion
Learner Name
Decision-Making & Problem-Solving Fundamentals
SC-2026-VERIFIED
Verified

SkillCite Verified Certificate

Complete all modules and pass the final assessment to earn a shareable, verifiable digital credential.

Verifiable via public API with unique credential ID
Shareable on LinkedIn, Twitter, and personal portfolio
Recognized by employers and technology companies
Week-by-Week

Course Timeline

Week 1
Root-Cause Identification

Learn to write precise problem statements using the 5W1H method and root-cause tools.

5W1H methodSymptoms checkProblem framing
Week 2
Option SCAMPER Methods

Generate alternatives using SCAMPER and evaluate them on weighted decision sheets.

SCAMPER toolsOption scoringDecision matrix
Week 3
Situational Decision Frameworks

Classify decisions into reversible vs irreversible categories to determine pacing.

Cynefin frameworkDecision speedConsensus models
Week 4
Documenting Decision Briefs

Write one-page decision briefs, log choices, and review outcomes post-launch.

Decision briefsDecision logsPost-launch checks
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