EFMBExcel Forecasting Models for BusinessExcel forecasting that holds up against actuals
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Course Overview
Excel Forecasting Models for Business gives finance and planning professionals a practical grounding in building forecasting models using Excel's built-in tools, with an emphasis on forecasts that hold up when tested against what actually happened. Many forecasts look sophisticated but fail the moment real results come in; this course focuses on forecasting technique and trend analysis that produc
Key Takeaways
1
Build a forecasting model using Excel's native forecasting tools
2
Distinguish genuine trends from short-term noise in historical data
3
Test a forecast's accuracy against real outcomes rather than assuming it
4
Refine a forecasting model based on where it actually went wrong
5
Present forecasts with appropriate confidence and caveats
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LEORON - Professional Development Institute
LEORON Institute is the leading corporate training and EdTech company in the EMEA region, with the most comprehensive learning and development solutions in all strategic corporate functions, including Corporate Finance, HR, Procurement and SCM, Technology, Quality, Operations and Engineering. Through instructor-led sessions, in-company training, and coaching, our faculty of experts deliver over 2,000+ programs annually, while 50,000+ learners are equipped with up-to-date relevant education and the latest tech solutions across the EMEA region.
As a NASBA-registered CPE sponsor with a KHDA educational services permit in Dubai, LEORON also offers selected professional certifications eligible for HRDF reimbursement in Saudi Arabia.
As a NASBA-registered CPE sponsor with a KHDA educational services permit in Dubai, LEORON also offers selected professional certifications eligible for HRDF reimbursement in Saudi Arabia.
Course Outline
1. Forecasting techniques available natively in Excel
2. Trend analysis and identifying genuine patterns versus noise
3. Building a forecasting model from historical data
4. Testing forecast accuracy against actual results
5. Refining a model based on where it missed
Who Should Attend?
This course is aimed at finance and planning professionals responsible for building forecasts that need to hold up against real outcomes. It is especially relevant for those who have been asked to explain why a previous forecast missed the mark.
FAQ
Is this suitable for FP&A professionals specifically?
Yes, the course is built for finance and planning professionals who need forecasting as a core, recurring skill.
How does this connect to Financial Planning and Analysis - FP&A?
This course covers a core forecasting skill within that broader five-day FP&A program.
Will real historical data be used in the exercises?
Yes, delegates forecast from a real dataset and compare their results against what actually happened.