Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models
Master essential spreadsheet skills and learn to create powerful business models using Excel and Google Sheets.
Master essential spreadsheet skills and learn to create powerful business models using Excel and Google Sheets.
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What you'll learn
Create and format basic spreadsheet models
Use built-in functions and formulas effectively
Conduct probability and statistical analysis
Perform Monte Carlo simulations
Implement linear programming optimization
Develop decision trees and financial models
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.3 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
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There are 4 modules in this course
This foundational course introduces students to spreadsheet tools and modeling techniques essential for business analysis. The curriculum covers basic spreadsheet operations, formula creation, and advanced modeling concepts including Monte Carlo simulations and linear programming. Students learn to create cashflow models, conduct what-if analysis, and use statistical tools for prediction. The course emphasizes practical applications through hands-on exercises using both Excel and Google Sheets.
Spreadsheets: A Tool for Thinking with Numbers
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
From Spreadsheet to Model
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Addressing Uncertainty and Probability in Models
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Simulation and Optimization
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Innovator in Online Learning at Wharton
Dr. Don Huesman is the Managing Director of Online Learning at the Wharton School, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping the school's digital education initiatives. With a rich background in technology and education, he previously served as Managing Director of the Innovation Group at Wharton, overseeing technology support for academic departments and executive education programs. An accomplished lecturer, Don has taught courses in IT and Decision Sciences at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. His entrepreneurial spirit was evident in the early 1980s when he co-founded a company that created The Organizer, the first personal information manager for PCs, revolutionizing how users managed their schedules and contacts. Dr. Huesman has also contributed to various executive education programs, teaching the strategic use of information systems to professionals across industries. Currently pursuing a doctoral degree at Penn’s Graduate School of Education, he focuses on higher education management and technology-enabled learning environments, further enhancing his expertise in online education.
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