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About the Course

How can you put data to work for you? Specifically, how can numbers in a spreadsheet tell us about present and past business activities, and how can we use them to forecast the future? The answer is in building quantitative models, and this course is designed to help you understand the fundamentals of this critical, foundational, business skill. Through a series of short lectures, demonstrations, and assignments, you’ll learn the key ideas and process of quantitative modeling so that you can begin to create your own models for your own business or enterprise. By the end of this course, you will have seen a variety of practical commonly used quantitative models as well as the building blocks that will allow you to start structuring your own models. These building blocks will be put to use in the other courses in this Specialization....

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AP

Jun 15, 2019

Very clear and articulate explanation of the concepts. He doesn't skip a step in the sequencing ideas, drawing comparisons and differences, and illustrating both visually and story-telling. Excellent.

SS

Nov 30, 2020

for the beginer like me i have experience in banking of 8 years still for me this fundamentals are new specially quantitative modelling.Kindly provide banking related examples in here too.

thanks

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By Sumukh S

Jul 18, 2019

Very informative, insightful, and useful for those interested in developing a foundation in quantitative modeling.

By Junqing S

Aug 2, 2019

The materials are explained clearly, although they might be considered a little too easy.

By 许坤荣

Jul 17, 2019

The teacher has clear logic in class and can explain quantitative modeling systematically

By Arvin M

Jul 18, 2019

Very easy to follow, and a very suitable introductory class.

By Stephane F

Aug 4, 2019

Fantastic course. Easy to pick and a great teacher.

By Palash D

Jul 12, 2019

It's very easy to understand.

By Francis D

Aug 7, 2019

Very engaging class. Thanks

By Sandeep C

Jul 6, 2019

easy to learn

By Yuxinyi L

Jul 20, 2019

Good fundamental lessons!

By Sanjoy S

May 23, 2020

Course is very boring. No instruction regarding how to use the spreed-sheet or R to calculate those linear regression results. The results are just there. In some other fundamental that I took on coursera, those instructor gave some basic idea about how to use the tools/software. I was hoping for some very basic instruction about how to use R or excel at the very minimum.

By Farouk G

Jul 21, 2019

Fairly straightforward and provided good content, but intros and summaries were often unnecessary and it seemed that a low percentage of the content was new material being learned. Still enjoyed it and learned useful terminology

By Dayna R

May 31, 2020

Felt like it could have been a little more plain....less theory, more application.

By Paul E

Jun 23, 2020

Needs more interaction from the teacher. Use animations to make the math more understandable or dynamic. Consider adding practice problems as a check to see if students are understanding the concepts.

By takkallapalli n

Jun 12, 2020

Content is good. But the overall course could have been designed better with some hands on exercises.

By Mayank G

Mar 7, 2023

the professor is really boring and i felt like sleeping as soon as he opened his mouth. Totally don't recommend it, its a waste of time and money

By Mark P L O

Jun 9, 2023

Title: Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling Review

Rating: ★★★★★

I recently had the privilege of taking the course "Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling," and I must say that it exceeded all my expectations. This course provided me with a comprehensive understanding of quantitative modeling concepts and their practical applications, leaving me equipped with invaluable skills for data-driven decision-making.

Right from the start, the course structure was well-designed and organized. The content was presented in a clear and logical manner, making complex concepts accessible to learners with varying levels of prior knowledge. The instructor's expertise in the field was evident, as they effortlessly conveyed intricate ideas while maintaining an engaging and interactive learning environment.

The course covered a wide range of quantitative modeling techniques, including regression analysis, time series analysis, optimization models, and simulation. Each topic was explained with clarity, and the relevant mathematical foundations were thoroughly explained, ensuring a strong conceptual understanding. Additionally, the course provided practical tips and best practices for model development, validation, and interpretation, which are invaluable for anyone working with quantitative models.

The course materials, including lecture slides, supplementary resources, and practice datasets, were comprehensive and well-curated. They served as valuable references, allowing me to revisit the content and reinforce my learning even after the course had ended.

Upon completion of the course, I felt a profound transformation in my ability to analyze complex data, build robust models, and make data-driven decisions. The course not only expanded my technical skill set but also instilled in me a deeper appreciation for the power of quantitative modeling in various domains, from finance and economics to operations and marketing.

In conclusion, "Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling" is a course that I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone seeking to enhance their quantitative modeling skills. With its exceptional content, and practical approach, this course is a true game-changer. Prepare to embark on a journey that will equip you with the tools and knowledge to tackle real-world challenges with confidence and precision.

By Sachi F

Mar 13, 2018

This course was wonderfully thought out and very well organized. The professor did an amazing job introducing modeling concepts and then breaking them down in very clear, concise points so you also can understand the underlying purpose of those concepts. The examples are all very well laid out to help you further understand this course. The quizzes were simple, but they did help reinforce the information taught in each module. Some questions weren't technically covered in the module, but you could easily extrapolate from the information given to come to the correct conclusion. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who had an interest in forming a foundational understanding of basic financial models.

By Pallavi P

Aug 16, 2020

I'm an economics grad who passed out a few years ago and was looking to learn quant modelling. I learnt these concepts in school but the way it was taught in this course was precise and better because of the examples. The course does make more sense if you have learnt calculus in school but now you have softwares to do that. Each module has an introduction which articulates very clearly what you can expect to learn and the summary beautifully wraps up what you learnt to give you a quick overview just before the quiz. I thoroughly enjoyed this course more than I did in school. Would recommend to econ students who want to get a refresher course in econometrics!

By sayandeep k

Apr 11, 2020

An excellent course: it provides learners with the concepts and skills necessary for Modelling a Quantitative model for a Business. The lectures are clear and well organized. There are Quizzes for Learners that helped them to check the main concepts. The course is very objective and direct. I'm sure it will be very useful in my life as a student and as a professional. Thank You, Coursera & the faculty Richard Waterman, Professor of Statistics of the University of Pennsylvania who for providing online courses & guidance for international students. I have really enjoyed the learnings inside the course of Academic Information Seeking.

By Hristo D

Feb 29, 2016

The course was very useful in introducing me to the basic concepts of modelling. I am now familiar with the necessary vocabulary to participate in conversations about modelling. It also refreshed my intuition on the basic mathematical functions. Most interesting part was the steps I have to follow when I want to construct a particular model in order to help me in answering questions about a business process.I also found out that this is a continuous process and usually I might not construct good one from the first time. I am looking forward to the next stages and so far I would definitely recommend it to my friends!

By Colin E

Mar 3, 2016

I think this was a very good course. Level of instruction and pace were appropriate for someone with 2 hours/week to spend and who wanted to improve their knowledge of these topics. Its probably more useful for someone with some previous experience, limited time and some problems they want to solve, rather than a student. It had a good balance between a lot of breadth for time invested. If you approach this as a high-level overview that will help you efficiently focus your own search for knowledge it's extremely well done; I thought knowledge communicated for the amount of time spent was quite high.

By Rajat M R

Oct 3, 2018

I would like to thank coursera and university of pennsilvaniya for providing me an opportunity to be a part of this course. Language used by prof. waterman was so comprehensible that even a layman could make a note of what is being taught. Knowing the fundamentals is the foremost task before advancing into anything, with the help this course I gained a brief idea of modelling in business and how these models are instruments in growth of a business .I would like to gain a more in depth knowledge of modelling and would love to enroll in all courses related to financial modelling

By Shru

Feb 4, 2022

A great course on data modelling, this course was structured in a way that even someone with no prior statistical knowledge would be able to understand and relate to the topics. It was paced in an even, easy manner for understanding the various methods of using statistical data modelling for forecasting purposes that we come across in various situations in our lives. It was fun and highly informative and I would definitely recommend this course to people who want to further their skills in data modelling using statiscal methods.

By Alessandro I

Mar 22, 2017

The concepts are really well explained and the video lectures are engaging (not boring). The tone of the professor is appropriate and I really appreciated his way to explain economics modeling.

I already knew part of the topics and treat them in my university career, but it was helpful to give my memory a little boost and explore them in a different way that I'm used to.

The difficulty is less than average; I would say that is appropriate for an undergraduate course and proportional for the effort required (2-3 hours par week).

By Shahnaz N F

May 7, 2023

This course felt like a fun math/statistic class because all the statistical knowledge are presented with real-world examples and a quite detailed explanation on the basis of the statistical theory, which helps an ever-inquisitive mind like me who tend to question every little details. There are some things that we might need to look up in a online search engine if want to better understand it, but all the basics are covered here, in a succinct manner even for those who use English as a second language.