This course explores different time series business forecasting methods. The course covers a variety of business forecasting methods for different types of components present in time series data — level, trending, and seasonal. We will learn about the theoretical methods and apply these methods to business data using Microsoft Excel. These forecasting methods will be programmed into Microsoft Excel, displayed graphically, and we will optimise these models to produce accurate forecasts. We will compare different models and their forecasts to decide which model best suits our business' needs.
This course is part of the Excel Skills for Business Forecasting Specialization
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- Microsoft Excel
- Time Series Models
- Business Forecasting
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Welcome and Critical Information
1 hour to complete
2 videos (Total 2 min), 3 readings
2 hours to complete
Time Series Models
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 43 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Level Time Series
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 45 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Trending Time Series
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 38 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Seasonal Time Series
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 35 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
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- 5 stars91.21%
- 4 stars6.75%
- 3 stars1.35%
- 1 star0.67%
TOP REVIEWS FROM EXCEL TIME SERIES MODELS FOR BUSINESS FORECASTING
by LGSep 20, 2021
I was able to immediately apply the forecasting models to my existing data. Highly recommend this course.!!
by THJul 6, 2021
I love the structure of the course with practical videos.
by OMNov 21, 2022
Great Skills thought. Thank you Prashan, for making your lessons easy to understand
by IPDec 17, 2022
spot on! quality! progression an introduction and expanded to intermediate
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