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    Understand decision tree algorithms for classification and regression. Learn to build and interpret decision trees for data analysis.

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    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Business of Health Care

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Health Disparities, Financial Statements, Health Care Administration, Health Systems, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Lean Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Operational Efficiency, Health Policy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Analytics for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Simulations, Operations Research, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Supply Chain, Probability, Predictive Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Data Modeling, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Manufacturing Operations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Business Ethics, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Courage, Relationship Building, Lifelong Learning, Negotiation, Self-Awareness, Business Leadership, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Stakeholder Engagement, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Business Analytics, Real Time Data, Requirements Elicitation, Data Warehousing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Pipelines, Project Implementation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Business Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Improvement and Optimization

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Excel Formulas, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, User Story, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Data Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visio, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Scrum (Software Development), Business Analysis, Project Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      987 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Data Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Data Collection, Data Governance, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Information Privacy, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Inference, Spreadsheet Software, Correlation Analysis, Google Sheets, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Resilience, Mindfulness, Positive Behavior Support, Liberal Arts, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università Bocconi

      International Leadership and Organizational Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Intercultural Competence, Professional Networking, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Applied Machine Learning in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Random Forest Algorithm

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, Unix, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Molecular Biology, Linux Commands, Big Data, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing

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      562 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Bookkeeping, Transaction Processing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Business of Health Care: University of Pennsylvania
    • Analytics for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
    • Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Foundations of Business Intelligence: Google
    • Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models: University of Pennsylvania
    • Microsoft Business Analyst: Microsoft
    • Meta Data Analyst: Meta
    • Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most: University of Michigan
    • International Leadership and Organizational Behavior: Università Bocconi
    • Applied Machine Learning in Python: University of Michigan

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Decision Tree

    A decision tree describes a flowchart or algorithm that analyzes the pathway toward making a decision. The basic flow of a decision based on data starts at a single node and moves through branches into two or more directions, giving the appearance of a tree, so to speak. Each branch offers a different possible outcome, depending on the decisions made and random events that occur. A decision tree is often used in data science and data analytics, but can also be used in evaluating decision-making processes in other areas of a company, like human resources, operations, and inventory management.‎

    Decision trees are important because they serve to make visual these complex data parts into manageable pieces of information. Humans can better understand what decisions need to be made when they flow through a decision tree. An example of a decision tree in visual form might show where each level needs to have a decision made for it. As each of the answers are chosen, this visual pathway will eventually help you to come to a decision about the initial problem. This is why decision trees are important. When used in areas like machine learning, data regression, prediction analysis, and data classification, decision trees can ramp up the capacity to tackle complicated decision tasks.‎

    Typical jobs that use decision trees include data integration developer, data scientist, decision tree analysis expert, automation development manager, and similar roles that seek to organize and manage data flows. These jobs are often aligned with software programming jobs, so learning about programming can help to better understand the data analysis needed in decision tree work. Decision trees are also used in other work areas, like operations and HR, so learning decision trees may be able to help you work in these functions as well.‎

    When you take an online course to learn about decision trees, you might learn to think more analytically about the decision-making process and the steps involved in looking at different angles of a problem. You may also learn about the basic steps to visualizing a problem, and how to use sets of data to do that. Taking online courses to learn decision trees may also prepare you for eventual interest in machine learning models using top industry tools.‎

    Online Decision Tree courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Decision Tree skills. Choose from a wide range of Decision Tree courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Decision Tree, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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