Forecasting and Trend Analysis Using Microsoft Office Excel 2003 Training Class

Forecasting and Trend Analysis Using Microsoft Office Excel 2003 Training Seminar

Overview:
In this course, experienced Excel users gain an understanding of advanced data forecasting and charting techniques. It covers the risks and benefits of forecasting, different forecasting and trending methods, and ways to maximize profit potential.

Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for experienced Microsoft Excel users, including project managers, financial analysts, accountants, business owners, and other business professionals who have a vested interest in forecasting trends at the industrial, corporate, and project levels. This audience uses Excel on a regular basis and has no difficulty creating formulas, charts, and cell formats.

At Course Completion:
After completing this course, students will be able to: - Describe the role data forecasting plays in organizational planning. - Identify the positive and negative aspects of data forecasting. - Create formula-based data forecasts. - Define best, middle, and worst case scenario data. - Establish target values using Goal Seek. - Calculate moving averages. - Chart moving averages interactively. - Calculate Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return. - Define and solve problems in Solver.