This course introduces how to classify data and create models used to solve business models. Learners will use Solver to create expressions to find optimal paths for business problems.
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Fundamentals of Business Problem Solving
This course is part of Business Problem Solving Specialization
Taught in English
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Instructor: Alton Henley
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Develop an understanding of the business process, including how to identify opportunities and risks.
Utilize Microsoft Excel to create and manipulate spreadsheets.
Interpret and analyze spreadsheet modeling outputs.
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces the key components of a business model. It also provides an overview of how to use Solver in Microsoft Excel.
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9 videos1 reading3 quizzes1 discussion prompt
This module describes how to create a spreadsheet model for a business problem and use data points to analyze the trends.
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5 videos3 readings3 quizzes3 assignments
This module focuses on how to build and solve business problems related to profit and product mix models.
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7 videos4 readings3 quizzes4 assignments
This module explains how to use Solver in Microsoft Excel to optimize business models.
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