What you will be able to do
- A clear frame for what is being decided and by whom
- Options compared on criteria everyone can see
- A decision process that hears the quiet voices too
- A short record of why you decided, to learn from later
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Decision making foundations | Spot the hidden pressures and biases that shape decisions. |
| Framing the decision | Clarify what is being decided, why, and who owns it. |
| Options and criteria | Create real options and compare them on clear criteria. |
| Evidence, uncertainty and risk | Weigh evidence and risk, choose, and name what you give up. |
| Designing the decision process | Choose who takes part and how, so every key voice is heard. |
| Accountability, learning and AI | Explain choices, learn without blame, and judge AI advice. |
Who it is for
Managers, team leads, project and product people, analysts, and anyone who makes or influences decisions in complex work. No decision making training needed.
How the course runs
- In person: one day, 6 live hours
- Live online: two sessions of 3 hours
- Before class: a short video and a one page read
How to earn the ICA Decision Making Professional Certification
The ICA Decision Making Professional Certification (ICP-DEM) is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications below, in any order.
Your pathway
Our suggested route: this core course plus two specialized certifications that build on it.
Decision MakingAll 12 specialized certifications that count
How you earn your certification
- Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
- Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
- ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
- Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
- ICA issues your verified Decision Making certification badge.
Why learn with Agile Visa
Learn by doing
Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.
Practitioner instructors
ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.
Learn on your schedule
Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA Decision Making Professional Certification?
The ICA Decision Making Professional Certification (ICP-DEM) is the Decision Making core certification (IC-DEMK) plus at least 2 of the 12 specialized certifications that count toward it, in any order.
How long is the Decision Making core course?
6 live hours: one day in person, or two live online sessions of 3 hours. Before class you watch a short video and go through a one page read.
Which specialized certifications count toward the ICA Decision Making Professional Certification?
12 specialized certifications count, including Data, AI, and Decision Accountability, Decision-Making Delegation, Decision-Making Under Uncertainty, AI and Human Judgment and Customer-Centric Culture, Leadership and Decision-Making. The full list is on this page.
How do I earn the Decision Making certification?
Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified Decision Making certification badge.
Can my team take Decision Making together?
Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.
Interested in Decision Making?
Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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