This Specialization equips you with advanced forecasting and predictive analytics techniques used in modern finance and business strategy. You’ll progress from Excel-based financial modeling and scenario analysis to Monte Carlo simulation, time series forecasting (ETS, ARIMA), machine learning in Python, Power BI forecasting, and Generative AI–enabled planning. By the end, you will be able to build, validate, stress-test, and optimize forecasting models that quantify uncertainty, uncover value drivers, and support strategic decision-making.
What you'll learn
perform scenario analysis using Excel
apply Monte Carlo simulation techniques
execute time series forecasting methods like ETS and ARIMA
utilize machine learning for predictive analytics in Python
leverage Power BI for forecasting
implement Generative AI in planning and decision-making
Course objectives
develop skills in financial modeling and forecasting
enhance decision-making capabilities using predictive analytics
understand and mitigate uncertainty in business scenarios