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Smart Decision Matrix

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1 hour to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Structure complex pricing decisions using multi-criteria matrices with factors like cost, ROI, and implementation time

  • Build weighted decision matrices to compare pricing packages and identify the best option for sales negotiations

  • Summarize key decision factors and explain recommendations clearly to align sales, finance, and operations teams

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April 2026

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This course is part of the Deal Negotiation, Pricing Strategy & Stakeholder Mapping Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course

Learners explore how shared evaluation criteria bring clarity and alignment to pricing decisions. Through realistic sales scenarios, they examine how cost, ROI, and implementation time help teams compare solution options objectively and reduce opinion-driven debate.

What's included

3 videos1 reading2 assignments

Learners practice building and applying a weighted decision matrix to compare pricing packages. Using hands-on activities, they assign weights, score options, and identify a preferred solution, strengthening their ability to justify recommendations with structured, job-ready reasoning.

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