This Specialization is for learners who want to learn how to identify, analyze, and solve business problems using spreadsheet models. In addition, learners will use mathematical tools to discover key relationships in business data and develop the skills to build and manage data-driven business decisions.
Business Problem Solving Specialization
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(26 reviews)
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(26 reviews)
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
- Regression Analysis
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Forecasting
- Risk Analysis
- Process Optimization
- Business Process
- Statistical Analysis
- Business Analysis
- Analysis
- Correlation Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Predictive Modeling
- Spreadsheet Software
- Data Modeling
- Business Strategy
- Business Analytics
- Data Analysis
- Complex Problem Solving
- Business Modeling
Tools you'll learn
What’s included
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Taught in English
39 practice exercises
Advance your subject-matter expertise
- 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 Howard University
Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Develop an understanding of the business process, including how to identify opportunities and risks.
Utilize Microsoft Excel to create and manipulate spreadsheets.
Interpret and analyze spreadsheet modeling outputs.
Skills you'll gain
Microsoft Excel, Trend Analysis, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Business Process, Process Optimization, Data Modeling, Business Analysis, Financial Modeling, and Data-Driven Decision-Making
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, and Spreadsheet Software
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Risk Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Business Modeling, and Complex Problem Solving
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.
Instructor
Offered by
Compare with similar products
| Rating | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | ||||
| Skills | ||||
| Tools | ||||
| Last updated | ||||
| Number of practice exercises | ||||
| Degree eligibility | ||||
| Part of Coursera Plus |
You might also like
Related skills
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
Open new doors with Coursera Plus
Unlimited access to 10,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription
Advance your career with an online degree
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business
Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy
Frequently asked questions
Yes, it is recommended to take each course in the order presented in the Business Problem Solving Specialization.
The Business Problem Solving Specialization consists of three courses. The time to completion will vary based on your schedule.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
More questions
Financial aid available,