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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced by Johns Hopkins University

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About the Course

A leader in a data driven world requires the knowledge of both data-related (statistical) methods and of appropriate models to use that data. This Business Analytics class focuses on the latter: it introduces students to analytical frameworks used for decision making though Excel modeling. These include Linear and Integer Optimization, Decision Analysis, and Risk modeling. For each methodology students are first exposed to the basic mechanics, and then apply the methodology to real-world business problems using Excel. Emphasis will be not on the "how-to" of Excel, but rather on formulating problems, translating those formulations into useful models, optimizing and/or displaying the models, and interpreting results. The course will prepare managers who are comfortable with translating trade-offs into models, understanding the output of the software, and who are appreciative of quantitative approaches to decision making. Business analytics makes extensive use of data and modeling to drive decision making in organizations. This class focuses on introducing students to analytical frameworks used for decision making to make sense of the data, starting from the basics of Excel and working up to advanced modeling techniques....

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AS

Sep 30, 2023

Well guided course with gradually increasing difficulty level, yet explained in a lucid way. Next level (advanced) level courses are awaited from the faculty whose has immense knowledge of subject.

SR

Jul 23, 2024

Good course to follow if you are interested in expand your knowledge in excel data analysis, especially focusing on business analytics. Lectures and resource materials are very clear and helpful.

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By Leonardo B

Jun 28, 2023

I'm satisfied with this course and I recommended completely. It is an excellent course to improve skill in excel. The videos and explanations are very useful.

My feedback would be that ,after completing the final exam, the students have the possibility to access a video about how to adequately solve the final test

By Quique C

Jan 24, 2024

Un curso muy recomendable si vas a trabajar sobre Excel, si bien es cierto que los conocimientos aprendidos no se extienden a todas las posibilidades que ofrece la plataforma, profundiza de manera extensa en las metodologías de trabajo que enseñan, dando claridad a como usar dichas fórmulas/metodologías.

By Mayank K

Sep 26, 2024

The overall course was good; But there were two issues. 1st - the course had very little exposer to VLOOKUP; 2nd - it didn't introduced me pivot table (It was not thought in this course). Excluding these two point the course was very good. Its an excellent choice for beginners.

By Francesca B

Oct 3, 2023

The course was very interesting and allowed me to acquire new skills and and an analytical eye.

The lessons are very detailed and well explained

Only downside for me - it sometime assumed a previous knowledge of mathematics that non all students might posses.

By Nguyen N

Jun 14, 2023

This course provided knowledge of Excel, Finance, and setting an analytical decision-making model. It has helped me improve my decision-making skills in real business situations at the company. I appreciate Coursera for offering this beneficial course.

By Anchana B

Aug 20, 2024

As a beginner in this advanced course, I'm finding all the functions new and challenging. However, the instructor's excellent teaching and valuable techniques as well as the ability to rewatch the learning VDO are making the learning process easier.

By Stephan P

May 18, 2024

I'm working every day with Excel. Allmost all the application used in this course where new for me. I really appreciate to lear this skilly. What I dislike where the Midtherm and the final Exame. Very difficult compared to the other test/quiz.

By Valerie C

Apr 26, 2024

The instructor was very easy to understand. his examples and step by step process really made following along quite easy. I did find that various formulas/solutions were not matching up to what I had and so there were some difficulties.

By Matheus P

Apr 26, 2024

A lot of good information condenced, the only thing i haven't enjoyed this much was that in most of the cases the explanation of the subject came after the videos/ tasks. But i've learned a lot with this course, I really recommend it.

By Payal P

Jun 25, 2024

The explanations are clear and the test are helpful for applying the learned skills. However there are cases when there are doubts and different results received with same approach, need a channel to get these resolved

By Nabina K

Jun 24, 2024

It was very helpful, but the free add-in for Solver was not available in my windows...May be I was unable to do it correctly. Nonetheless, if I there were any other free alternatives, their mention would be helpful.

By Pratik M

May 15, 2023

Great learning insights.

However, the course focusses on few selected themes and formulas linked to decision making. Certain other aspects from business analytics can be introduced such as data analytics.

By Abhishek S

Jun 25, 2023

It is a really well organized course. I got to learn a lot . Will watch through it again if required . Enjoyed the practical learning which always helps in better understanding of the topic . Thanks !

By Madhu B

Jul 20, 2024

Excellent, I was not able to solve the excel from what if analysis because I only have my phone to practice on so, many of the options where not available but I understood all the concepts.

By Ayat S

Jul 16, 2024

Excel itself is easy, but it’s not easy to understand, for example. This is the most difficult issue that I faced. The course focuses on financial and business parts, and I am a an engineer

By Bachinobi U

Aug 22, 2023

I found this course very interesting and enlightening. I learnt a whole lot of new things and especially with regards analyzing business thoughts that are put down as statements and words.

By Shashank D

Apr 7, 2024

Amazing course to support business decisions through statistics and data validation. Includes almost all the essential skills required to run and understand a business. Loved it.

By OSCAR

May 21, 2024

He aprendido que con Excel se pueden encontrar a soluciones de negocios que no imaginaba se podrían resolver con este programa. Estoy satisfecho con el método de explicación.

By Lry

Nov 28, 2023

Very well structured lectures. Nice to listen to. Good to follow. Difficulty varies. Not always only oen right solution. This makes grading tests difficult. Can recommend!

By Sarahi B

Oct 2, 2024

Hace falta un poco más de explicación en algunos temas y estaría genial que los videos tengan audio español, ya que la traducción en subtítulos es confusa.

By Edna A

Apr 27, 2024

I found this course very insightful. The only thing I would add would be additional classes to prepare for the level of difilculty of the final project.

By Sanjeet

Jul 3, 2023

Great course but there's no help available to solve your doubts except the discussion forums where the people are in the same condition if not worse.

By Sheetal R

Oct 14, 2023

I am extremely overwhelmed that I was part of this course and get to know about many things like goal seek, solver and many others things.

By Oluwole C

Apr 13, 2024

The class was challenging and full of critical and decision analysis. It exposes me to many Excel functions I never knew I could master.

By Prajapati S

Jul 25, 2023

IT does not work properly in phone for give a test & quiz. another things its learning style and pratical explanations are really good.