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Business Problem Solving Specialization
Instructor: Alton Henley
Financial aid available
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Recommended experience
Intermediate level
Learners should have a general understanding of the business process and a basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Skills you'll gain
- Spreadsheet
- Microsoft Excel
- Business Analysis
- Business Strategy
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Specialization - 3 course series
This Specialization is for learners who want to learn how to identify, analyze, and solve business problems using spreadsheet models. In addition, learners will use mathematical tools to discover key relationships in business data and develop the skills to build and manage data-driven business decisions.
Applied Learning Project
Throughout this Specialization, learners will engage in quizzes and practice spreadsheet modeling to solve business problems. For the Capstone (final) project, learners will combine spreadsheet modeling with analysis tools in Microsoft Excel to solve a business problem.
Fundamentals of Business Problem Solving
What you'll learn.
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.
Business Modeling Tools
This course introduces learners to the Data Analysis tools in Microsoft Excel. More specifically, learners will focus on how to build and use single regression and multiple regression to solve business problems.
Solving Business Problems with Spreadsheet Modeling
In this course, learners will be introduced to the capstone project and how to use advanced Data Analysis Tools to build spreadsheet models to solve a real-world business problem. In addition, learners will learn how to perform Correlation Analysis and Sensitivity Analysis using Microsoft Excel.
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Frequently asked questions
Do i need to take the courses in a specific order.
Yes, it is recommended to take each course in the order presented in the Business Problem Solving Specialization.
How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
The Business Problem Solving Specialization consists of three courses. The time to completion will vary based on your schedule.
Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
What is the refund policy?
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy Opens in a new tab .
Can I just enroll in a single course?
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Can I take the course for free?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid Opens in a new tab .
Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.
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