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Excel Forecasting and What-If Analysis Course

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4/4
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04/04/2025Friday 10:00-4:45 EDT
  9:00-3:45 CDT
  8:00-2:45 MDT
  7:00-1:45 PDT

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05/02/2025Friday 10:00-4:45 EDT
  9:00-3:45 CDT
  8:00-2:45 MDT
  7:00-1:45 PDT
 
5/30
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05/30/2025Friday 10:00-4:45 EDT
  9:00-3:45 CDT
  8:00-2:45 MDT
  7:00-1:45 PDT
 
6/27
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06/27/2025Friday 10:00-4:45 EDT
  9:00-3:45 CDT
  8:00-2:45 MDT
  7:00-1:45 PDT
 
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Excel Forecasting and What-If Analysis Course

 

Overview

Excel has many built-in features and add-ons that will make it easier to develop complex models that incorporate What-If Analysis (using either Scenarios, Solver, or Data Tables). In addition, forecasts and trend lines can be easily projected and customized using Excel’s Forecast functions. Finally, the Excel Data Model is reviewed. This advanced feature allow you to access huge data sets within Excel.

Target Student

The course is for individuals who are responsible for creating forecasts and doing what-if analysis with Excel.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Excel class or equivalent skills and a general understanding of the issues related to forecasting and what-if analysis.

COURSE OUTLINE

Forecasting

  • Using the Forecast Sheet
  • Modifying Options
  • Using Forecast Functions

Using the Quick Analysis Tool

  • Formatting Options
  • Creating Charts
  • Applying Totals
  • Creating Tables
  • Adding Sparklines

Using What-If Analysis

  • Working with Scenarios
  • Creating Data Tables
  • Using Goal Seek

Using Solver

  • Adding the Solver Add-in
  • Define a Problem Using Solver
  • Solving a Problem
  • Solver for Capital Budgeting
  • Solver for Financial Planning
  • Solver to determine Optimal Product Mix
  • Perform What-If Analysis with the Solver Tool

Gathering Data

  • Using the Power Query Editor
  • Appending Data
  • Merging Data
  • Transforming Data

Using the Excel Data Model

  • Viewing a Data Model
  • Getting Data
  • Linking Tables
  • Using the Model
  • Creating Calculated Columns
  • Creating Measures
  • Creating KPI’s

 

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Attend hands-on, instructor-led Excel Forecasting and What-If Analysis training classes at ONLC's nationwide locations. Not near one of our locations? Attend these same live classes from your home/office PC via our Remote Classroom Instruction (RCI) technology.

For additional training options, check out our list of Excel Courses and select the one that's right for you.

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