Decision-Making for Public Managers - CPM Course 2

$1,000

10/12/2026

Next start date

Online - scheduled

5 Weeks to complete

Overview

Course 2 equips public managers with structured tools for making sound decisions in complex, high-stakes environments. You'll move from defining problems clearly to analyzing causes, generating alternatives, and recognizing the cognitive realities that shape every decision.

Key Benefits:

  • Recognize different decision-making types and when to apply each
  • Diagnose root causes using tools like the 5 Whys
  • Identify stakeholders and apply cost-benefit analysis
  • Recognize personal cognitive biases and decision fatigue
  • Apply skills through real-world case study presentations

What's Included:

  • Five content modules covering decision frameworks and analysis
  • Survival scenarios, workplace cases, and discussion-based learning
  • Brainstorming, problem statement, and cost-benefit assignments
  • A capstone-aligned case study presentation
  • Live Zoom office hours with the instructor

Decide with clarity, ethics, and confidence.

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