Forecasting takes the guesswork out of planning. This course teaches you to use Excel to build reliable models for predicting revenue, expenses, and performance -- giving your organization a clearer picture of what's ahead. Whether you're projecting sales or managing budgets, these techniques apply directly to real business decisions. Prerequisite: Excel Level 1
Concepts such as linear and seasonal forecasting are reviewed with specific notes about budgeting, seasonality, and run rate. In class, we will analyze government data from 2019 across different industries. Charts are built to visualize the forecasts into the future.
