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Excel Forecasting and Data Analysis
Face to face / Virtual public schedule & onsite training. Restaurant lunch included at STL venues.
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From £240 List price £350
- 1 day Instructor-led
- Courses never cancelled
- Restaurant lunch
Syllabus
Who is this course for?
This Microsoft Excel Forecasting & Data Analysis course is aimed at people who want to expand their knowledge into forecasting and more specialised analytical functionality offered by Microsoft Excel.
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Prerequisites
Completion of our Excel advanced course or equivalent knowledge.
Benefits
At the end of this course you will understand how you can forecast in Excel using different methods based on seasonal, linear or exponential data. You will be able to calculate forecast errors to update your forecast model to assure more accurate forecasts. You will able to do trend analysis, break-even analysis, calculate correlation coefficient and creating statistical analysis using Excel's analysis toolpak.You will also be able to clearly visualise trends and forecasts in Excel charts.
This course is a part of a wider portfolio of our Excel software training courses.
Course Syllabus
Plan a forecast Model
Which data can be forecasted?
Set up the source data the right way to get an efficient model
Decide which method is the right for your data or should I use more methods?
How can I measure the accuracy of the forecast?
Which measurement method is the best for my data?
How can I track that I am using the right forecasting model over time
Maintenance of the forecast models
Forecasting Methods
Linear Regression
Forecast Function
Trend Function
Slope & Intercept Function
Exponential Regression
Growth Function
Exponential Smoothing
Data Analysis Tool Exponential Smoothing
Naïve Forecast
Moving Average
Data Analysis Tool Moving Average
Seasonal Forecasting
Measuring Forecast Accuracy
Forecast Error/Deviation
Forecast Absolute Error/Deviation
Forecast Percentage Error/Deviation
Forecast absolute percentage error/deviation
Square Error
Standard Error
MAD (Mean Absolute Deviation)
MSQ (Mean Square Error)
MPE (Mean Percentage Error)
MAPE (Mean Absolute Percentage Error)
TSE (Tracking Signal Error)
Using the solver to optimise forecasts
Optimise Exponential Smoothing Forecasts
Optimise Weighted Moving Average Forecasts
Optimise Seasonal Forecasts
Trends and forecasting using charts
Chart Types
Trendlines
Equations
R2
Visualise Forecasts & Forecast accuracy
Comparing Forecasting Methods and Models
Accuracy and visualisation
Manipulate Forecasts using What-If Analysis
Scenarios Manager
Goal Seek
Data Tables
Correlation Coefficient
Correl Function
The Data Analysis Tool Correlation
Display Correlation Coefficient in Scatter Chart
Break-Even Analysis
Break-Even Modelling
Calculate Break-Even
Visualise Break-Even
Use Goal Seek to analyse Break-Even
Data Analysis Tools
Descriptive Statistics
Histogram
Regression
Sampling
Rank & Percentile
Prices & Dates
What you get
"What do I get on the day?"
Arguably, the most experienced and highest motivated trainers.
Face-to-face training

Training is held in our modern, comfortable, air-conditioned suites.
Modern-spec IT, fully networked with internet access
Lunch, breaks and timing
A hot lunch is provided at local restaurants near our venues:
- Bloomsbury
- Limehouse
Courses start at 9:30am.
Please aim to be with us for 9:15am.
Browse the sample menus and view joining information (how to get to our venues).
Refreshments
Available throughout the day:
- Hot beverages
- Clean, filtered water
- Biscuits
Virtual training

Regular breaks throughout the day.
Learning tools

In-course handbook
Contains unit objectives, exercises and space to write notes
Reference material
Available online. 100+ pages with step-by-step instructions
24 months access to Microsoft trainers
Your questions answered on our support forum.
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