Excel Time Series Models for Business Forecasting
Master time series forecasting methods in Excel to predict business trends and make data-driven decisions.
Master time series forecasting methods in Excel to predict business trends and make data-driven decisions.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Excel Skills for Business Forecasting Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand time series components and forecasting methods
Implement various forecasting models in Excel
Optimize forecasting models for accuracy
Choose appropriate models for different business scenarios
Analyze and interpret forecasting results
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2.8 Hours PreRecorded video
19 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course teaches advanced time series forecasting methods using Microsoft Excel. Students learn to analyze different types of time series data - level, trending, and seasonal - and apply appropriate forecasting models. The curriculum covers various methods including Naïve Forecasting, Moving Averages, Trend-fitting, Simple Exponential Smoothing, Holt's Exponential Smoothing, Winters Exponential Smoothing, and Decomposition. Through hands-on exercises, learners develop practical skills in implementing and optimizing these models in Excel.
Welcome and Critical Information
Module 1 · 47 Minutes to complete
Time Series Models
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Level Time Series
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Trending Time Series
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Seasonal Time Series
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Decomposition
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Inspirational Lecturer in Commerce and Business Analytics with a Focus on Student Engagement
Dr. Prashan Karunaratne is an innovative lecturer in commerce, economics, and business analytics at Macquarie University, renowned for his catchphrase, #EveryoneSayWow. He is the course developer and instructor of the acclaimed Excel Skills for Business course, which received the Coursera Outstanding Educator Award for Student Transformation in 2018. Prashan has earned several teaching accolades, including the 2019 Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning award at the Australian Awards for University Teaching, recognizing his excellence in engaging and empowering students. In 2020, he was honored with the inaugural Australian Business Deans Council Award for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Prashan holds a PhD in Management – Learning & Teaching from Macquarie University and is the Course Director of the Bachelor of Commerce, the largest degree program at the university.
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