Sales Forecasting

Sales Forecasting

Sales forecasting is not magic. This is a real thing called predictive analytics. You do not have to be a rocket scientist to understand it. With this course, you do not need to know higher mathematics at all.

Real business forecasting uses quantitative data collection methods, mathematics, and logical reasoning, there is very little guesswork involved and much to be gained for the business owner.  Your historical data can be used to make accurate predictions about what will happen in the future, allowing you to order the appropriate amount of stock, hire enough employees, and ensure your business runs smoothly. The financial gains that can be achieved with business forecasting are real and can be achieved with the help of basic Excel techniques. 

SCANBA produced high quality, easy to understand, the professional-level course that is right for you, as a person interested in business education. 

Sales Forecasting by SCANBA is the course that will teach you how to forecast your sales in real life. 

Trends? No problem! Seasonality? You got it! Accuracy? Nail it down. 

By looking at data from the past, you can extrapolate trends that will allow you to make forecasts that are more accurate. These forecasts can be useful in all areas of business from sales, to management, to marketing. With your new knowledge on forecasting, you are on your way to making better business decisions. 

With Excel examples, and professional lectures, you will learn the topic in just one hour! 

You will learn:  

• 3 major sales forecasting methods including moving average, exponential smoothing, and regression

• 2 additional extensions to the methods for in-depth analysis

• 5 Excel spreadsheet examples

• Methods for predicting both seasonality and trends in your sales

By the end of the course, you will be able to pass an exam and receive a personalized certificate of completion from the Scandinavian Institute of Business Analytics. 

Take the course, now -- remember, you are investing in yourself.  The certificate from the Scandinavian Institute of Business Analytics will prove your expertise to others. 

Learn practical sales forecasting methods with Excel in 1 hour

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What you will learn

• Forecast sales: trends, seasonal sales, trends+seasonality
• Organize and store sales data
• Drive forecasts to high accuracy

Rating: 4.42424

Level: Intermediate Level

Duration: 1 hour

Instructor: Scandinavian Institute of Business Analytics