This Specialization is for learners who want to learn how to identify, analyze, and solve business problems using spreadsheet models. In addition, learners will use mathematical tools to discover key relationships in business data and develop the skills to build and manage data-driven business decisions.
Business Problem Solving Specialization
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Intermediate level
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1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(26 reviews)
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
- Business Process
- Business Analysis
- Regression Analysis
- Correlation Analysis
- Business Analytics
- Predictive Modeling
- Process Optimization
- Forecasting
- Risk Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Spreadsheet Software
- Statistical Analysis
- Business Strategy
- Analysis
- Complex Problem Solving
- Business Modeling
- Data Modeling
- Financial Modeling
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
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What’s included
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Taught in English
39 practice exercises
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Develop an understanding of the business process, including how to identify opportunities and risks.
Utilize Microsoft Excel to create and manipulate spreadsheets.
Interpret and analyze spreadsheet modeling outputs.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Microsoft Excel
Category: Business Modeling
Category: Trend Analysis
Category: Spreadsheet Software
Category: Data Modeling
Category: Business Process
Category: Process Optimization
Category: Financial Modeling
Category: Business Strategy
Category: Decision Making
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Business Analysis
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Regression Analysis
Category: Predictive Modeling
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Business Analytics
Category: Forecasting
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Statistical Analysis
Category: Business Strategy
Category: Spreadsheet Software
Category: Business Modeling
Category: Microsoft Excel
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Analysis
Category: Spreadsheet Software
Category: Business Analysis
Category: Complex Problem Solving
Category: Financial Modeling
Category: Business Modeling
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Microsoft Excel
Category: Business Analytics
Category: Correlation Analysis
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, it is recommended to take each course in the order presented in the Business Problem Solving Specialization.
The Business Problem Solving Specialization consists of three courses. The time to completion will vary based on your schedule.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
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