University of Pennsylvania
Business and Financial Modeling Specialization
102,094 enrolled
University of Pennsylvania

Business and Financial Modeling Specialization

Build Business and Financial Models. Use spreadsheet models to make data-driven financial decisions

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1 month at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(8,093 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
1 month at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Create your own quantitative models

  • Harness the power of spreadsheets to map and predict data

  • Understand the measurement and management of risk

  • Structure your decision-making for optimum results

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Taught in English
22 practice exercises

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  • Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
  • Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
  • Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
  • Earn a career certificate from University of Pennsylvania

Specialization - 5 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Mathematical Modeling
Category: Business Modeling
Category: Regression Analysis
Category: Risk Modeling
Category: Predictive Analytics
Category: Simulation and Simulation Software
Category: Markov Model
Category: Probability
Category: Business Process Improvement
Category: Risk Management
Category: Process Optimization
Category: Financial Modeling
Category: Predictive Modeling
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Microsoft Excel
Category: Spreadsheet Software
Category: Financial Modeling
Category: Simulation and Simulation Software
Category: Google Sheets
Category: Regression Analysis
Category: Operations Research
Category: Statistical Methods
Category: Analysis
Category: Statistical Analysis
Category: Probability & Statistics
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Business Modeling
Category: Forecasting
Category: Resource Allocation
Category: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Simulation and Simulation Software
Category: Probability Distribution
Category: Mathematical Modeling
Category: Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Process Optimization
Category: Business Modeling
Category: Statistics
Category: Microsoft Excel
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Verification And Validation
Category: Risk Modeling

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cash Flows
Category: Decision Making
Category: Balance Sheet
Category: Spreadsheet Software
Category: Capital Budgeting
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Financial Forecasting
Category: Financial Statements
Category: Financial Modeling
Category: Tax Management
Category: Financial Statement Analysis
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Cash Flow Forecasting
Category: Business Modeling
Category: Return On Investment
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Business Valuation

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Portfolio Management
Category: Financial Modeling
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Investments
Category: Data Presentation
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Mathematical Modeling
Category: Peer Review
Category: Microsoft Excel
Category: Regression Analysis
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Business Modeling

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Instructors

Sergei Savin
University of Pennsylvania
2 Courses173,843 learners
Senthil Veeraraghavan
University of Pennsylvania
2 Courses173,843 learners
Richard Waterman
University of Pennsylvania
2 Courses261,871 learners
Richard Lambert
University of Pennsylvania
3 Courses91,808 learners

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