Learn the art of making informed decisions

The Decision Intelligence certificate series introduces the multifaceted nature of decision-making, emphasizing the relationship of human interactions and Artificial Intelligence, and incorporating the AKPsi Leadership Methodology in decision-making. The certificate navigates through Rowe and Boulgaride’s Decision Style Theory and Josephson’s Six Pillars of Character, distinguishing between ethics and values. Learners will then scrutinize the data side, assessing AI analytical practices. The series will culminate by synthesizing learnings and fostering personal reflection and adaptability in methodologies, with Birkman reports guiding participants towards comprehensive decision intelligence, aiming to cultivate informed decision-makers adept at navigating complexity

Here's what you'll learn:

Learn approaches to gain stronger insights
Develop techniques to enhance problem solving ability
Anticipate decision impacts and outcomes
Strengthen key skills of Decision-Making, Innovative Thinking, and Social Responsibility
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Introduction to Decision Intelligence

Be introduced the idea of decision-making being more than just data. Decisions also have social and managerial aspects, which require human interactions supporting Artificial Intelligence.

Decision-Making Processes

Explores the four decision-making styles of Rowe and Boulgaride’s Decision Style Theory, along two continuums of cognitive complexity and value orientation, with practice exercises included.

Ethical Decision-Making

Deep dives into the value side of decision-making, using an intriguing dilemma to understand Josephson’s Six Pillars of Character, which act as the basis of ethically defensible decisions. The difference between ethics and values is investigated.

AI and Data-Driven Decision-Making

Explores data-driven decision-making using four analytical practices that support AI, highlighting the strengths and limitations of relying solely on AI analytical thinking for decisions.

Critically Thinking About Decision-Making

This final course uses a case study to apply prior learning, showing how mixed methods adapt to decision-making. It emphasizes reducing impact-risk and using Birkman reports to develop decision intelligence.

Decision Intelligence Certificate Assessment

This course is the final assessment for the Decision Intelligence Certificate. All other courses for the certificate's completion must be completed prior to this course.

Earn your Decision Intelligence certificate

Complete all of the courses and earn your certificate

Target Audience

This certificate is intended for collegiate students and young professionals with an interest in becoming a proficient decision-maker.

Eligibility/Prerequisites

To participate in this certificate, individuals must be an initiated member of Alpha Kappa Psi. There are no additional educational prerequisites.

Assessments Included

To demonstrate learning and be awarded the certificate, individuals will complete ungraded formative knowledge checks throughout each course, as well as a scored cumulative examination as part of the final reflection course.

Learning Outcomes

  • Introduction to Decision Intelligence

    • Recognize the human aspect of decision-making (all the fields of study)
    • Explain how the Birkman Accountability report aids Decision-Making
    • Recall the AKPsi Leadership Methodology

      • This course is 17% of the certificate assessment.

  • Decision-Making Processes

    • Define and demonstrate (A) how the four types of decision-making styles are unique
    • Interpret possible weaknesses/outcomes of each decision style

      • This course is 17% of the certificate assessment.

  • Ethical Decision-Making

    • Define Ethical Decision-Making
    • List Josephson’s Six Pillars
    • Identify the difference between ethics and values
    • Outline your personal path to Ethical Decision-Making

      • This course is 29% of the certificate assessment.

  • AI and Data-Driven Decision-Making

    • Identify how to leverage data for better decision making
    • Determine the impact of AI and data on decision-making
    • Classify how AI analytics can improve decision-making

      • This course is 23% of the certificate assessment.

  • Critically Thinking About Decision-Making

    • Identify the relationship between decision-making styles and the Birkman assessment reports
    • Interpret how stress plays a role in our decision-making, so that we can make better decisions

      • This course is 14% of the certificate assessment.

Course Contributors

Tyler Werland

Senior Instructional Designer

Tyler Werland is a Senior Instructional Designer at Southwest Airlines. In his role, he uses instructional design theory and processes to create realistic, data-informed training that advances standardization and professionalism in Southwest Airline Pilots, Instructors, and Evaluators. Tyler is a people enthusiast with a desire to empower individuals through carefully designed curriculum and versatile training methods. With a diverse background in leadership and employee development training, Tyler has worked in several industries including retail, higher education, sports and entertainment, and aviation. He has experience in designing, developing, and facilitating robust soft skills and technical training in the organizations he has worked for. He also has a Masters in Data Analytics that he has used to implement analytics efforts for training-related data to aid in curriculum development, course evaluation, and leadership decision-making and strategic planning.

Cindy Rose

Managing Partner, Callahan and Rose Consulting

Cindy is a Managing Partner of Callahan & Rose Consulting, which is all about helping individuals, teams, and organizations become their “best selves” as they navigate change and chart their careers. Cindy invests in people to deliver creative results. Her strength is fostering collaboration and coaching individuals and teams to be high performing. Cindy has a Masters in Organizational Leadership, and focuses on helping individuals and teams in business apply the theories of Leadership in practical ways that enhance their teams and their organization. Cindy also facilitates organizations to gain value through large scale change and innovation. Some of the ways Cindy has done this is by helping Ford navigate global change, managing the Navy and Marine Corp upgrade of 450,000 users to new laptops with new software capabilities, and working with the Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity to focus their members on acquiring principled business skills. LinkedIn: Cindy K Rose