Variance Analysis

Variance Analysis is a quantitative examination of the differences between planned and actual behavior or results in business or finance. Coursera's Variance Analysis catalogue teaches you how to analytically discern the drivers of different performance outcomes within an organization. You will learn key facets such as budget variance, sales variance, and cost variance analysis, along with the process of identifying, examining, and interpreting these variances. Develop the ability to utilize these insights for better decision-making, strategic planning, and performance improvement efforts within your company. This skill is essential for roles such as financial analysts, auditors, accountants, and business strategists.
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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Financial Management, Cost Control, Performance Management, Business Strategy, Variance Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Resource Allocation, Financial Reporting, Forecasting

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    Kennesaw State University

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Variance Analysis

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    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Hospitality, Financial Statements, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Business Metrics, Operating Budget, Financial Management, Innovation, Hotels and Accommodations, Service Management, Financial Planning

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Derivatives, Equities, Probability Distribution, Estimation, Correlation Analysis, Variance Analysis

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    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Procurement, Cost Management, Return On Investment, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Project Performance, Project Estimation, Microsoft 365, Project Finance, Investment Management, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Problem Solving

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Forecasting, Consolidation, Financial Management, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Variance Analysis, Operational Analysis, Financial Planning, Month End Closing, Reconciliation, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Microsoft

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Procurement, Financial Analysis, Project Performance, Cost Management, Project Estimation, Microsoft Excel, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Variance Analysis, Forecasting

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    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Investments, Financial Market, Risk Management, Equities, Finance, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making, Quantitative Research, Variance Analysis

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    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Working Capital, Financial Forecasting, Cost Management, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Cash Flows, Capital Expenditure, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Operating Expense

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    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Scope Management, Estimation, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Project Management, Change Control, Variance Analysis, Dependency Analysis, Network Analysis

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Purchasing, Management Accounting, Production Process, Inventory Management System, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis

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    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis