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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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      Google Cloud

      Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Accountability, Compliance Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Decision Making, Corporate Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      596 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Brand Marketing, Communication Planning, Marketing Planning, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing Management, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Media Planning, Brand Awareness, Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Communication Strategies

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistics, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Regression Analysis, Probability, Correlation Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Removing Barriers to Change

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Change Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Consumer Behaviour

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      460 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Education Software and Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Learning Theory, Learning Styles, Creativity, Decision Making, Technology Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      520 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Human Rights for Open Societies

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Immigration Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Civil Law, Case Law, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      591 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Depreciation, Financial Statement Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Cash Management, Accrual Accounting, Tax Management, Cash Flows, Fixed Asset, Asset Management, International Financial Reporting Standards, Standard Accounting Practices

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      897 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Strategic Planning and Execution

      Skills you'll gain: Plan Execution, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      833 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Mastering Software Development in R

      Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Software Documentation, Open Source Technology, Tidyverse (R Package), Package and Software Management, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Leaflet (Software), R Programming, Datamaps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), GitHub, Version Control, Debugging, Functional Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p?

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Risk Modeling, Statistical Inference, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      اعمل بذكاء أكبر لا بجهد أكثر: إدارة الوقت الشخصي والمهني

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Planning, Delegation Skills, Resource Management, Expectation Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Personal Development, Prioritization, Overcoming Obstacles, Goal Setting, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      809 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Maximize Productivity With AI Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Generative AI, Process Optimization, Productivity Software, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Operational Efficiency, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more: IE Business School
    • Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age : University of Michigan
    • Removing Barriers to Change: University of Pennsylvania
    • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education: University of Michigan
    • Human Rights for Open Societies: Utrecht University
    • Financial Reporting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Strategic Planning and Execution: University of Virginia
    • Mastering Software Development in R: Johns Hopkins University
    • Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p?: University of London

    Skills you can learn in Software Development

    Programming Language (34)
    Google (25)
    Computer Program (21)
    Software Testing (21)
    Web (19)
    Google Cloud Platform (18)
    Application Programming Interfaces (17)
    Data Structure (16)
    Problem Solving (14)
    Object-oriented Programming (13)
    Kubernetes (10)
    List & Label (10)

    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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