Macquarie University

Excel Time Series Models for Business Forecasting

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19 Courses


Macquarie University is a top-tier university located in Sydney, Australia, with more than 40,000 students. It offers degrees in a broad array of disciplines from humanities to science and engineering. It is dedicated to research excellence, maintaining an active student life, and fostering industry collaborations.

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Overview

Delve into the world of time series business forecasting with our comprehensive course, offered by Macquarie University and available on Coursera. This enlightening program is meticulously designed to introduce various business forecasting methods, catering to distinct types of components found in time series data, including level, trending, and seasonal elements. Participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, as the course emphasizes the application of these forecasting methods on business data through the advanced functionalities of Microsoft Excel. Learners will have the opportunity to program forecasting methods into Excel, showcase these methods graphically, and fine-tune the models to generate precise forecasts. Moreover, the course facilitates an in-depth comparison among different models, guiding students to identify the most effective forecasting model that aligns with their business objectives. This course is categorized under Business Intelligence Courses, Microsoft Excel Courses, and Time Series Analysis Courses, offering a multifaceted approach to mastering business forecasting techniques.

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Taught by

Dr Prashan S. M. Karunaratne


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australia

provider Coursera

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1454 Courses


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pricing Free Online Course (Audit)
language English
duration 11 hours
sessions On-Demand
level Intermediate