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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business Forecasting

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Probability & Statistics, Business Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Software, Data Management, Regression, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Tests, Econometrics, General Statistics, Project Management, Strategy and Operations, Accounting

      4.9

      (169 reviews)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Sequences, Time Series and Prediction

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Data Science, Deep Learning, General Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks, Forecasting, Tensorflow, Communication, Marketing, Python Programming, Statistical Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Programming

      4.7

      (4.7k reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Business Analysis, Financial Accounting, Finance, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, General Statistics, Spreadsheet Software, Data Model, Decision Making, Forecasting, Leadership and Management, Microsoft Excel, Planning, Statistical Tests, Strategy, Strategy and Operations, Business Transformation, Data Management, Estimation, Marketing, Probability Distribution, Regression, Sales, Supply Chain and Logistics, Financial Management, Business Research, Correlation And Dependence, Data Visualization, Investment Management, Research and Design, Statistical Visualization, Taxes, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Performance Management, Data Analysis Software, Design and Product, Market Research, Mathematics, Product Management, Product Marketing

      4.5

      (15k reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      Institute for the Future

      Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Finance, Creativity, Innovation

      4.9

      (397 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Time Series Models for Business Forecasting

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Probability & Statistics, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Software, General Statistics

      4.9

      (138 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Emory University

      Forecasting Models for Marketing Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Business Analysis, Forecasting, Advertising, Communication, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Management, Regression, Big Data, Data Management, General Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Analysis

      4.3

      (72 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Supply Chain Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Strategy and Operations, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain and Logistics, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Probability & Statistics, Budget Management, Data Analysis, Finance, Performance Management

      4.4

      (22 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Intro to Time Series Analysis in R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Forecasting, General Statistics, Probability & Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Programming

      4.4

      (239 reviews)

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Financial Planning, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Cash Management, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management

      4.6

      (285 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Forecasting, Probability & Statistics

      4.9

      (9 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Financial Forecasting and Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Probability & Statistics

      4.8

      (6 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Regression Models for Business Forecasting

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Management, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Probability & Statistics, Regression, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Tests, Data Analysis Software, Spreadsheet Software, Econometrics, General Statistics, Project Management, Strategy and Operations, Accounting

      4.9

      (57 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular forecasting courses

    • Excel Skills for Business Forecasting: Macquarie University
    • Sequences, Time Series and Prediction: DeepLearning.AI
    • Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts: University of Pennsylvania
    • Forecasting Skills: See the Future Before it Happens: Institute for the Future
    • Excel Time Series Models for Business Forecasting: Macquarie University
    • Forecasting Models for Marketing Decisions: Emory University
    • Supply Chain Planning: University of California, Irvine
    • Intro to Time Series Analysis in R: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Financial Planning, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you can learn in Probability And Statistics

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    Biostatistics (9)
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    Logistic Regression (7)
    Probability Distribution (7)
    Bayesian Statistics (6)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Forecasting

    • Forecasting is the use of past and present data to predict the future. This process is hugely important for strategic thinking in businesses, governments, and other organizations, who use forecasts of market factors like supply and demand as well as macroeconomic trends to guide their future plans and investment decisions.

      Forecasts often use a statistical technique called regression analysis, which looks at past trends of two or more variables of interest to see how they are correlated over time. Once these relationships are established, modelers can then create a relatively simple projection for how trends might play out in the future based on expected values of the independent variable. For example, if you make assumptions about the overall growth of the economy, you can predict how that will influence demand for your product.

      Of course, the future is full of surprises that can challenge these assumptions. Thus, more sophisticated approaches to forecasting may use the Monte Carlo method or other tools to run many simulations of the future based on an expected range of values for the independent variable. By creating a probabilistic model showing a distribution of expected outcomes, forecasters can use a scenario development process to stimulate thinking across different futures with a goal of creating more robust insights.‎

    • The specialized skills of forecasting are tools of the trade for the analysts employed by businesses, banks, insurance companies, governments, and other organizations. By combining financial modeling expertise with a study of historical trends and data within a specific industry or geographic area, they seek to provide actionable insights to guide investments and other planning decisions.

      According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, financial analysts earned a median income of $85,660 per year as of 2018. They typically have at least a bachelor’s degree in the field of finance, economics, statistics, or mathematics, although professionals with a master’s degree in finance or business administration may be able to advance to higher-paying roles as fund managers or portfolio managers directly responsible for putting forecasts to use.‎

    • Yes, you certainly can. Coursera has partnered with top-ranked universities like the University of Pennsylvania and Emory University, as well as the Institute for the Future, to offer a wide range of courses in forecasting and related topics such as business analytics and futures thinking.

      These courses and Specializations can equip you with the tools you need to build the powerful financial and economic models relied upon by decision makers in both the private and public sector. And, with the ability to learn remotely on a flexible schedule, you won’t need a crystal ball to fit an online education in forecasting into your own plans for the future.‎

    • Experience with spotting and understanding trends is helpful to have before learning forecasting. This can be accomplished by watching the news and keeping up with social media regularly. Or you may serve in a marketing or media internship to get a solid background that will help you as you start to learn forecasting. Basic math skills are also essential, as well as a sound understanding of statistics and how to plot graphs and charts. It's also helpful to have experience using Microsoft Excel so that you'll be familiar with it when you start to learn the components of a forecasting model.‎

    • People who are interested in business and marketing may be well suited for roles in forecasting. It helps to have an interest in consumers and products, whether that be in the field of fashion, technology, or other markets, and most forecasters need to have an interest in multiple industries. An interest and aptitude for math and statistics are also important to have since forecasters work with numbers, data, analytics, and research all the time. People who are both analytical and creative do well as forecasters. And people who are media savvy and enjoy social media and consuming news coverage daily are also generally well suited for roles in forecasting.‎

    • Learning forecasting may be right for you if analyzing consumer data and coming up with insights to make predictions sounds interesting to you. Forecasters often travel so they can gather data in different areas of the country or world and spot trends, so if you enjoy a more mobile lifestyle, learning forecasting may be right for you. When you learn forecasting, you'll also be responsible for writing reports and presenting information to clients in a way that's easy for them to understand and take action on, so you'll need to be comfortable with this and be willing to become proficient at it.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.
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