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Excel Forecasting and What-If Analysis

$395 | 1-Day Course

Learn to model scenarios, solve complex problems, and create accurate forecasts in Excel.

Course Overview

The Excel Forecasting and What–If Analysis course teaches students how to use Excel’s built–in tools to perform advanced forecasting, scenario modeling, and data analysis for strategic decision–making.

The class will cover the following topics:
  • Creating and customizing forecast sheets using Excel tools
  • Using What–If Analysis with Scenarios, Data Tables, Goal Seek, and Solver
  • Solving financial and planning problems using Solver models
  • Applying sparklines, totals, and charts for visual data analysis
  • Working with Power Query to merge, append, and transform data
  • Using the Excel Data Model to manage and analyze large datasets
  • Creating calculated columns, measures, and KPIs
  • Building structured models to evaluate different business outcomes

This course is ideal for professionals who use Excel to make projections, analyze scenarios, and evaluate options based on changing business data.

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+ Full Course Details
Overview
  • This course explores Excel’s advanced forecasting and What–If Analysis tools including Solver, Scenarios, and Forecast functions.
  • Students will learn to use Excel to create projections, analyze multiple outcomes, and structure decision–support models.
  • The class also covers Excel Data Model and Power Query for managing larger data sets.
Objective
  • Teach students how to use Excel’s Forecast Sheet and functions to project trends and future values.
  • Develop skills in What–If Analysis tools such as Goal Seek, Solver, and Data Tables.
  • Enable the use of Power Query and Excel Data Model for advanced data handling and KPI creation.
Target Student
  • Individuals responsible for creating forecasts and performing scenario analysis in Excel
  • Professionals needing to support strategic planning with data modeling
  • Analysts and business managers working with projections and decision models
Audience Profile
  • Business professionals, analysts, and managers
  • Finance, operations, and planning teams seeking to build and analyze models
  • Anyone who wants to enhance their Excel proficiency for forecasting and analysis tasks
+ Course Delivery Format
Virtual Instructor-Led

All of our Public Classes are taught by a virtual live instructor. How it works is a live instructor conducts the class from a remote location regardless if you attend at one of the local training centers or if you attend remotely.

For of Private Group Training classes we can arrange to have the instructor conduct the class live at your location. Need Group Training?

+ What's Included

  • Professional Instructor Delivery - You will learn with our expert trainers with over 15 years of experience.
  • Free Course Materials - You will receive free reference materials for your class.
  • Small Class Sizes - Our classes are limited to 12 students, so you have plently of opportunity to ask questions and get feedback from the instructor.
  • Free Repeat - If you need a refresher your are able to retake the class free of charge within one year of your original class date.
  • Hands-On Training - Our classes are designed for you work hands on during the session so can stay engaged and really learn the material.
  • Certificate of Completion - Each student will receive a certificate of completion after completing the course.

+ Course Outline
  • Forecasting
    • Using the Forecast Sheet
    • Modifying Options
    • Using Forecast Functions
    • Using the Quick Analysis Tool
    • Formatting Options
    • Creating Charts
    • Applying Totals
    • Creating Tables
    • Adding Sparklines
  • Using What–If Analysis
    • Working with Scenarios
    • Creating Data Tables
    • Using Goal Seek
    • Using Solver
    • Adding the Solver Add–in
    • Define a Problem Using Solver
    • Solving a Problem
    • Solver for Capital Budgeting
    • Solver for Financial Planning
    • Solver to Determine Optimal Product Mix
    • Perform What–If Analysis with the Solver Tool
  • Gathering Data
    • Using the Power Query Editor
    • Appending Data
    • Merging Data
    • Transforming Data
  • Using the Excel Data Model
    • Viewing a Data Model
    • Getting Data
    • Linking Tables
    • Using the Model
    • Creating Calculated Columns
    • Creating Measures
    • Creating KPI’s
+ Prerequisites

  • Completion of an Introduction to Excel course or equivalent skills
  • General understanding of forecasting and What–If Analysis concepts

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Excel Forecasting and What-If Analysis 11/14/2025 10:00AM-4:45PM EST Local/Remote $395.00
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