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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Transforming with Data Analytics and Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Analytics, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Technology Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Business Modeling, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Baseball into the Millennium

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Labor Law, Public Safety and National Security, Trend Analysis, Economics, Business Economics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Corporate Foresight

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Trend Analysis, Analysis, Market Opportunities, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Business Research

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Mastery with Oracle Hyperion

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Building and Pitching Marketing Campaigns in Tech Industries

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Operations Management, Technical Management, Executive Presence, Business Communication, Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Media Strategy, Corporate Communications, Customer Engagement, Marketing Budgets, Engineering Management, Sales Management, Technology Strategies, Sales Presentation, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Marketing Planning

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Weather Data in BigQuery

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Analytics, Query Languages, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Interactive Brokers

      Monetary Measures, Economic Output and Corporate Profits

      Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Economics, Gross Profit, Financial Policy, Corporate Finance, Financial Data, Financial Market, Supply And Demand, Banking, Market Dynamics, Forecasting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Interactive Brokers

      Economics - Employment and the Labor Market (US)

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Compensation Management, Market Trend, Economic Development, Market Data, Financial Market, Forecasting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Construção de Relacionamentos em Vendas Orientada a Dados

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales, Customer Analysis, Regression Analysis, Product Knowledge, Cross Selling, Personalized Service, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Business Metrics, Machine Learning Methods

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Deep Learning: Recurrent Neural Networks with Python

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Deployment, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Architecture, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Data Analysis

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Gestión de Ingresos

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Cross Selling, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Upselling, Market Dynamics, Financial Management, Forecasting, Property Management Systems, Customer Analysis, Business Strategies, Marketing Channel, Business Intelligence Software, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Asset Pricing Models

      Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Portfolio Management, Equities, Investments, Financial Market, Finance, Fixed Asset, Risk Modeling, Derivatives, Asset Management, Capital Markets, Statistical Methods, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Estimation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular forecasting courses

    • Transforming with Data Analytics and Organization: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Baseball into the Millennium: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Corporate Foresight: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Financial Mastery with Oracle Hyperion: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Building and Pitching Marketing Campaigns in Tech Industries: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Weather Data in BigQuery: Google Cloud
    • Monetary Measures, Economic Output and Corporate Profits: Interactive Brokers
    • Economics - Employment and the Labor Market (US): Interactive Brokers
    • Construção de Relacionamentos em Vendas Orientada a Dados: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Deep Learning: Recurrent Neural Networks with Python: Packt

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    Logistic Regression (7)
    Probability Distribution (7)
    Bayesian Statistics (6)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Forecasting

    Forecasting is the use of past and present data to predict the future. This process is hugely important for strategic thinking in businesses, governments, and other organizations, who use forecasts of market factors like supply and demand as well as macroeconomic trends to guide their future plans and investment decisions.

    Forecasts often use a statistical technique called regression analysis, which looks at past trends of two or more variables of interest to see how they are correlated over time. Once these relationships are established, modelers can then create a relatively simple projection for how trends might play out in the future based on expected values of the independent variable. For example, if you make assumptions about the overall growth of the economy, you can predict how that will influence demand for your product.

    Of course, the future is full of surprises that can challenge these assumptions. Thus, more sophisticated approaches to forecasting may use the Monte Carlo method or other tools to run many simulations of the future based on an expected range of values for the independent variable. By creating a probabilistic model showing a distribution of expected outcomes, forecasters can use a scenario development process to stimulate thinking across different futures with a goal of creating more robust insights.‎

    The specialized skills of forecasting are tools of the trade for the analysts employed by businesses, banks, insurance companies, governments, and other organizations. By combining financial modeling expertise with a study of historical trends and data within a specific industry or geographic area, they seek to provide actionable insights to guide investments and other planning decisions.

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, financial analysts earned a median income of $85,660 per year as of 2018. They typically have at least a bachelor’s degree in the field of finance, economics, statistics, or mathematics, although professionals with a master’s degree in finance or business administration may be able to advance to higher-paying roles as fund managers or portfolio managers directly responsible for putting forecasts to use.‎

    Yes, you certainly can. Coursera has partnered with top-ranked universities like the University of Pennsylvania and Emory University, as well as the Institute for the Future, to offer a wide range of courses in forecasting and related topics such as business analytics and futures thinking.

    These courses and Specializations can equip you with the tools you need to build the powerful financial and economic models relied upon by decision makers in both the private and public sector. And, with the ability to learn remotely on a flexible schedule, you won’t need a crystal ball to fit an online education in forecasting into your own plans for the future.‎

    Experience with spotting and understanding trends is helpful to have before learning forecasting. This can be accomplished by watching the news and keeping up with social media regularly. Or you may serve in a marketing or media internship to get a solid background that will help you as you start to learn forecasting. Basic math skills are also essential, as well as a sound understanding of statistics and how to plot graphs and charts. It's also helpful to have experience using Microsoft Excel so that you'll be familiar with it when you start to learn the components of a forecasting model.‎

    People who are interested in business and marketing may be well suited for roles in forecasting. It helps to have an interest in consumers and products, whether that be in the field of fashion, technology, or other markets, and most forecasters need to have an interest in multiple industries. An interest and aptitude for math and statistics are also important to have since forecasters work with numbers, data, analytics, and research all the time. People who are both analytical and creative do well as forecasters. And people who are media savvy and enjoy social media and consuming news coverage daily are also generally well suited for roles in forecasting.‎

    Learning forecasting may be right for you if analyzing consumer data and coming up with insights to make predictions sounds interesting to you. Forecasters often travel so they can gather data in different areas of the country or world and spot trends, so if you enjoy a more mobile lifestyle, learning forecasting may be right for you. When you learn forecasting, you'll also be responsible for writing reports and presenting information to clients in a way that's easy for them to understand and take action on, so you'll need to be comfortable with this and be willing to become proficient at it.‎

    Online Forecasting courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Forecasting skills. Choose from a wide range of Forecasting courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Forecasting, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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