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About the Course

How can you put data to work for you? Specifically, how can numbers in a spreadsheet tell us about present and past business activities, and how can we use them to forecast the future? The answer is in building quantitative models, and this course is designed to help you understand the fundamentals of this critical, foundational, business skill. Through a series of short lectures, demonstrations, and assignments, you’ll learn the key ideas and process of quantitative modeling so that you can begin to create your own models for your own business or enterprise. By the end of this course, you will have seen a variety of practical commonly used quantitative models as well as the building blocks that will allow you to start structuring your own models. These building blocks will be put to use in the other courses in this Specialization....

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AP

Jun 15, 2019

Very clear and articulate explanation of the concepts. He doesn't skip a step in the sequencing ideas, drawing comparisons and differences, and illustrating both visually and story-telling. Excellent.

NC

Jul 30, 2019

Very nice course for beginner, the mathematic level is not high (around french baccalaureat) so available to everyone. I enjoyed a lot this course that show how simple math can be used in real life.

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By Amna B

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Apr 22, 2021

I have learned a lot of thing about modeling that will allow me to start my research and create my own model

By Gabriel A

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Jun 24, 2020

Richard Waterman is one the most articulate teachers I have ever listened to. Thoroughly enjoyed this class.

By Vatsal G

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Oct 14, 2018

Very easy to understand . Littlemorepractical knowledge will be helpfulfor better understanding of modelling

By Jash J

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Jan 30, 2022

deeply knowledgeable and informative, treaches every aspect of financial modeling and has probability too.

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By Ben F

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Apr 14, 2021

An excellent introduction to the basic concepts necessary to understand and create useful financial models.

By Aisulu M

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Jul 8, 2020

Great introduction to modelling terminology, always good to refresh the basics before diving into analytics

By John C

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Nov 17, 2017

Great refresher after being 3 years removed from business school and doing little modeling in current role.

By K.S.Pratibha

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Mar 29, 2017

Very helpful course. Course material properly structured which really helped in understanding the concepts.

By Francisco A O A

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Mar 2, 2016

Excellent introduction to quantitative modeling. It opened my appetite for the rest of the specialization.

By Jalindar J

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Jul 22, 2023

Very informative and precise content. Good to see use of normal day examples while explaining the details.

By Михаил Е

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May 7, 2020

Very-very brief introduction to Quantitative Modelling. I recommend it for high-level review or first try.

By Jakob P

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Jul 4, 2017

The fundamental concepts of quantitative modelling are nicely introduced, though, the level is VERY basic.

By Lithika J

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Apr 25, 2024

The course was insightful. The quizzes really helped to understand the concept better and test ourselves.

By Manuel N

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Jul 25, 2022

Very informative. Only wish that it had a sample problem or two in the probability and regression modules

By Jayanth R

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Mar 12, 2020

The concepts were clearly explained although I wish there was more interaction possible with the faculty.

By Mark B

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Dec 29, 2019

Great overview of the concepts of Quantitative Modeling, explained in comprehensive yet accessible terms.

By Oscar P S R

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Jan 29, 2021

Considero un curso muy bueno para análisis de modelos, con una explicación muy didáctica y comprensible.

By Sanjana A

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Sep 15, 2020

Good introduction and recap of basic mathematical functions and their uses in modelling. Easy to follow.

By Edward H

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Aug 30, 2020

Great introduction to models - really enjoyed the instructors clear and concise coverage of the material

By Warren O

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Apr 3, 2020

Excellent introduction to quantitative modeling. The examples used are indeed relevant and quite useful.

By Cory E

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May 11, 2019

Great refresher on modeling that does not rely too heavily on mathematical proofs or deriving equations.

By Amir H

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Aug 12, 2017

Videos were handy, with clear examples. Sufficient guide was provided for extra reading. Helpful indeed.

By Steven B

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Jan 1, 2019

Very informative class with no fluff. Previous knowledge of probability and regression is very helpful.

By Dr. A E

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Jun 14, 2017

I'm new to finance. In the same time I could understood alot of info & models to use in projects.

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By seshan i

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Apr 12, 2020

this course has taught me a lot for a beginner like me the course has been a very good starting point.