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Professional training course · PSM-013

Certificate in Business Decision Models

Effective decision-making is critical for business success, especially in environments shaped by uncertainty, competition, and rapid change. Leaders and professionals…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 6Cities
  • £2,250Fees from
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Certificate in Business Decision Models
Next classroom session Munich 14 - 18 Dec 2026 · £3,450 Also available Vienna 18 - 22 Jan 2027 · £4,250

Course overview

Why Attend
Effective decision-making is critical for business success, especially in environments shaped by uncertainty, competition, and rapid change. Leaders and professionals need structured models that improve judgment, reduce risk, and support better outcomes. This course provides participants with practical decision-making frameworks, analytical tools, financial evaluation methods, and implementation techniques to make smarter business decisions.

Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, group discussions, decision simulations, analytical exercises, financial calculations, and real workplace examples.

Course Objectives

  • Understand core principles of business decision-making
  • Apply structured decision-making models
  • Use data to support informed decisions
  • Evaluate stakeholder reactions and organizational politics
  • Apply risk-based decision tools
  • Use financial models for investment decisions
  • Implement decisions successfully and monitor results
  • Improve confidence and consistency in decision-making

Target Audience

  • Managers and Supervisors
  • Team Leaders
  • Business Analysts
  • Project Managers
  • Finance Professionals
  • Strategy and Planning Staff
  • Anyone involved in business decisions and problem-solving

Target Competencies

  • Decision-Making
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Risk Assessment
  • Financial Evaluation
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Performance Improvement

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Principles of Effective Decision Making
    • The principles of decision making
    • Decision-making assessment
    • The standard decision-making model
    • The decision-making spectrum
    • Townsend’s rules
    • The RAPID model
    • Building confidence in decision processes
  2. 2Day 2: Using Data for Better and Informed Decisions
    • Using data for better and informed decisions
    • Lewin’s force field analysis of support and opposition
    • Scenario analysis and charting possible futures
    • Mapping stakeholders’ reactions
    • Dealing with the politics of decisions
    • Case study and group discussion
  3. 3Day 3: Risk-Based Decision Making
    • Risk-based decision making concepts
    • Risk impact/probability chart
    • Characteristics of the risk/impact probability chart
    • Decision tree analysis
    • Decision tree analysis implementation steps
    • Application exercises on business risks
  4. 4Day 4: Financial Literacy for Decision Makers
    • Financial literacy for decision makers
    • Capital budgeting and cost of capital
    • Accounting Rate of Return (ARR)
    • Payback Period (PP)
    • Net Present Value (NPV)
    • Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
    • Comparing financial decision alternatives
  5. 5Day 5: Implementing Your Decisions Successfully
    • Implementing your decisions successfully
    • Round’s Trap model
    • How to use it
    • Shewhart’s PDCA model
    • How to use it
    • Application exercise
    • Lessons learned and action planning

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 6 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

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December 2026
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£3,450per delegate2+ people: £2,760 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Certificate in Business Decision Models course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Certificate in Business Decision Models course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Munich. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Munich, Vienna, Barcelona, Cape Town, Kuala Lumpur, Paris.

Can I take Certificate in Business Decision Models online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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