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There are 4 modules in this course
This course introduces how to classify data and create models used to solve business models. Learners will use Solver to create expressions to find optimal paths for business problems.
This module introduces the key components of a business model. It also provides an overview of how to use Solver in Microsoft Excel.
What's included
9 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt
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9 videos•Total 37 minutes
Introduction to the Specialization: Business Problem Solving•2 minutes
Introduction to Fundamentals of Business Problem Solving•2 minutes
Introduction to the Instructor•2 minutes
Introduction to Modeling •7 minutes
Modeling 101•3 minutes
Vital Spreadsheet Techniques for Modeling •9 minutes
Introduction to Solver•4 minutes
Installing Solver •2 minutes
Using Solver•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 15 minutes
Welcome to Business Problem Solving•15 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Practice Quiz Lesson 1.1•30 minutes
Practice Quiz Lesson 1.2•30 minutes
Graded Quiz Lesson 1.3•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 30 minutes
Meet and Greet•30 minutes
Creating a Basic Business Model
Module 2•5 hours to complete
Module details
This module describes how to create a spreadsheet model for a business problem and use data points to analyze the trends.
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