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Financial Forecasting with Analytics Essential Training

With Michael McDonald Liked by 3,967 users
Duration: 1h 34m Skill level: Intermediate Released: 9/22/2021

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Big data is transforming the world of business. Yet many people don't understand what big data and business intelligence are, or how to use that data to evaluate key metrics for their firm in the future. This course addresses that knowledge gap, giving business people practical methods to create financial forecasts with business analytics and big data.

Join Professor Michael McDonald and discover how to use predictive analytics to forecast key performance indicators of interest, such as quarterly sales, projected cash flow, or even optimized product pricing. All you need is Microsoft Excel. Michael uses the built-in formulas, functions, and calculations to perform regression analysis, calculate confidence intervals, and stress test your results. You'll walk away from the course able to immediately begin creating forecasts for your own business needs.

This course is part of a Professional Certificate from Corporate Finance Institute.

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  • Danny Belandria Danny Belandria

    Danny Belandria

    Financial Data Analyst | Financial Modeling | Controller | Business Data Analyst | Data Analyst | Excel Expert | Power BI | Python | SQL

    5/5 May 6, 2025
    Excelente contenido, muy práctico y dinámico, el profesor usa ejemplos muy didácticos para explicar los casos
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  • Shaon Brown, MBA Shaon Brown, MBA

    Shaon Brown, MBA

    Financial Analyst | FP&A | Excel, Tableau, SQL, Python | Strategic Forecasting & Financial Modeling

    5/5 April 28, 2025
    I thoroughly enjoyed this course! The instructor was really good at breaking down some of the more complex techniques. I am looking forward to learning more about financial forecasting and being able to make better business decisions driven by data.
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  • Satish K Tatikonda Satish K Tatikonda

    Satish K Tatikonda

    Chief Product Officer @ TheProductLabs | AI Product Management | Generative AI | Cybersecurity

    5/5 April 16, 2025
    Financial Forecasting with Analytics Essential Training and found it to be a clear, well-structured course for anyone looking to strengthen their forecasting skills in a data-driven environment. The lessons provide a balanced mix of theory and hands-on techniques, covering crucial topics such as time-series models, regression analysis, and evaluating forecast accuracy. One of the standout aspects is the practical approach: each module illustrates real-world examples and provides concise demos, ensuring you can apply the methods directly to your own projects. The instructor’s explanations are straightforward, making even advanced concepts more approachable. While the course is fairly comprehensive, users with no background in basic statistics or Excel modeling may need extra time to grasp some of the more advanced concepts. Overall, Financial Forecasting with Analytics Essential Training offers valuable insights for anyone aiming to sharpen their analytics Skills.
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Contents

What’s included

  • Practice while you learn 2 exercise files
  • Test your knowledge 5 quizzes
  • Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone
  • Stay up to date Continuing Education Units

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