Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling

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Course Overview

How can you put data to work for you? Specifically, how can numbers in a spreadsheet tell us about present and past business activities, and how can we use them to forecast the future? The answer is in building quantitative models, and this course is designed to help you understand the fundamentals of this critical, foundational, business skill. Through a series of short lectures, demonstrations, and assignments, you’ll learn the key ideas and process of quantitative modeling so that you can begin to create your own models for your own business or enterprise. By the end of this course, you will have seen a variety of practical commonly used quantitative models as well as the building blocks that will allow you to start structuring your own models. These building blocks will be put to use in the other courses in this Specialization.

Course FAQs

What are the prerequisites for 'Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling'?

Prerequisites for this continuing education class are set by University of Pennsylvania. Most professional development online classes benefit from some prior knowledge. Please check the provider's page for specific requirements.

Will I receive a certificate for this CE class?

Yes, upon successful completion, University of Pennsylvania typically offers a shareable certificate to showcase your new skills and fulfill your continuing education requirements.

How long does this online course take to complete?

Completion times for online continuing education courses vary. The provider's website will have the most accurate estimate of the time commitment needed.