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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Excel Regression Models for Business Forecasting by Macquarie University

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    About the Course

    This course allows learners to explore Regression Models in order to utilise these models for business forecasting. Unlike Time Series Models,
    Regression Models are causal models, where we identify certain variables in our business that influence other variables. Regressions model this
    causality, and then we can use these models in order to forecast, and then plan for our business' needs. We will explore simple regression
    models, multiple regression models, dummy variable regressions, seasonal variable regressions, as well as autoregressions. Each of these are
    different forms of regression models, tailored to unique business scenarios, in order to forecast and generate business intelli...
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    TM

    Nov 7, 2023

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    It was challenging and required me to really dig deep to understand the concepts, but the path was progressive in nature and the testing very hands on with the excel tools. Thank you.

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    Oct 2, 2021

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    I never new I'd like regression, thanks to Dr Prashan! His skills in teaching is very clear and concise. The lessons are easy to follow. Perfect for beginners.

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    Oct 2, 2021

    I never new I'd like regression, thanks to Dr Prashan! His skills in teaching is very clear and concise. The lessons are easy to follow. Perfect for beginners.

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    Jul 3, 2021

    I used to have a lot of fear when studying statistics and have encountered so many failures in learning statistics. However, I kept on learning and signing up for this course, to my amazement, Dr Prashan taught the course with so much ease and he made me felt like he is sitting right next to me and going through with me with a tone like a older uncle who just tell me exactly what I need to know. I take this course one whole day from about after dinner right to 3 AM in the morning and I learned so much and so confident that I can do real useful regression for business forecasting. I want to thank Dr Prashan for his time and dedication and make a hard subject so easy so I can finally nail the subject. I know the course was meant not to be very academically comprehensive rather it is a useful no-nonsense and get-to-the-point course yet it gave me so much fundamentals and confidence I already sign-up and complete other more advanced courses. I wish Dr Prashan all the best and thank you for his work and I just imagine how many students like me who have learned so much thanks to his wonderful teaching. Everyone says WOW

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    Jul 21, 2021

    Exceptionally well presented. You will learn statistics and forecasting with the added benefit of learning how to conduct such analysis in Excel. There were a few minor errors it seems in some of the quizzes and assessments but nothing that would not cause a major impact in one's grade.

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    Jul 13, 2021

    A step-by-step guide for business forecasting! Very easy to follow and the course brush up my statistics on linear regression as well.

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    By Deborah A D

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    Jan 9, 2022

    Learning this course was fantastic, it really improved my knowledge for excel and regression

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    By Morakot H

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    Nov 13, 2021

    The lecturer did great demonstrating how equation looks like on business application.

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    By Ong X H

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    Nov 16, 2021

    Great course recommended to all.

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    By AMIR

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    Nov 12, 2021

    Best trainer on Coursera

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    By Jean-Philippe M

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    Aug 4, 2021

    Excellent course!

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    By Ahmed A A E A

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    Jul 28, 2021

    Thanks Dr/Parshan

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    By Tanzeel U R

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    Feb 14, 2023

    I recently completed the second course in the Excel Skills for Business Forecasting specialization and I was very impressed. The course was comprehensive and covered regression models in great detail, including both linear and multiple regression. The instructor was knowledgeable and provided clear explanations and examples, making the material easy to understand. The hands-on practice and case studies were incredibly helpful in reinforcing the concepts. Overall, I found the course to be very practical and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their skills in business forecasting using Excel.

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    By Nguyen H P T

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    Oct 3, 2023

    Honestly, I'm biased with all the courses from MacQuarie Universities, especially in Data Analysis (and Business Intelligence generally). Their courses are very helpful, well-prepared and -designed, lecturers explain clearly with a very catching voice, easy to understand. Modules are logic, assessments are quite right-fit with the courses, everything is just enough, no less no more. Highly recommend!

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    By hassan z

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    Nov 12, 2022

    Thank you very much for sharing the valuable skills and knowledge provided by this course.

    It really helps all students to gain knowledge and skills in business forecasting and gain expertise by practicing excel.

    Overall I am very happy with completing this subject.

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    By Terri M

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    Nov 7, 2023

    It was challenging and required me to really dig deep to understand the concepts, but the path was progressive in nature and the testing very hands on with the excel tools. Thank you.

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    Nov 26, 2022

    This course help me to work online and earn some extra money as well I gained excel and forecasting skills.

    The instructor is really very nice.

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    By Chad F

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    Feb 9, 2025

    Outstanding course. The instructor explains the concepts very well, and breaks down the concepts into pieces that can be understood easily.

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    By Siranush T

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    Mar 6, 2023

    The lecturer is very good at explaining, the materials cover all needed aspects. Thank you.

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    By Rohit L

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    Jul 6, 2023

    One of the best course to learn Business forecasting and excel added cherry to toping.

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    By Shyam P

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    Oct 5, 2024

    When the students get the right direction, they will only find excellence :)

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    By Yoshi N

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    May 19, 2022

    I think this is one of the best online course you can take. Awesome.

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    By Fadero O M

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    Feb 18, 2022

    Exceptional Course. Kudos to the instructor.

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    By Alex S

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    Mar 19, 2024

    This was an amazing course! just Wow :)

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    By Carlos L

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    Jun 11, 2023

    Excelente, es muy completo.

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    By Mai O

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    Nov 26, 2022

    The best instructor.

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    By CARLOS E P G

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    Jul 15, 2024

    Excelente material

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