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SUMMARY:Spreadsheet Skills for Planning\, Forecasting &#038\; Budgeting
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThis practical\, hands-on course provides partici
 pants with the opportunity to learn how to develop spreadsheet models using
  Excel to create forecasts\, which can be used to generate business plans a
 nd operating budgets. The focus will be on three essential aspects of busin
 ess and financial management—strategic planning\, intelligent forecasting
 \, and realistic budgeting. Delegates will understand how accessible the po
 wer of Excel is in providing realistic forecasts and preparing flexible bud
 gets. The course also emphasizes the impact on efficiency in planning and c
 ontrol\, leading to improved return on investment (ROI) for companies or di
 visions.\nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants 
 will gain the following skills:\n\nNavigate through Excel features: Learn e
 ssential and advanced spreadsheet skills in Excel for financial modeling.\n
 Analyze financial data: Understand how to use spreadsheet budgeting techniq
 ues to plan ahead.\nBuild effective financial models: Develop models to pla
 n\, forecast\, and prepare budgets.\nUse forecasting techniques: Learn how 
 to apply forecasting methods in Excel spreadsheets to create accurate busin
 ess plans and budgets.\nIntegrate planning\, forecasting\, and budgeting: L
 ink these models together for a comprehensive and flexible approach.\n\nCou
 rse Outlines\nDay 1: Introduction to Spreadsheets Using Excel\n\nUnlocking 
 the power of Excel for building financial models.\nNavigating the Excel rib
 bons\, commands\, and functions.\nUsing formulas: copying\, anchoring\, and
  special pasting.\nFunctions: financial\, statistical\, and mathematical.\n
 Understanding business financial objectives: ROI\, ROA\, ROE.\nOverview of 
 financial statements in Excel spreadsheets.\nCase Study: Build a Quick Acce
 ss Toolbar in Excel and apply it to the analysis of financial statements in
  a division.\n\nDay 2: Proper Planning\n\nClassical strategic planning mode
 ls.\nCost-volume-profit analysis and Break-Even as planning examples.\nEcon
 omic Order Quantity as a planning tool.\nWhat-if analysis to build scenario
 s and test sensitivity.\nMaximizing and optimizing techniques.\nLinear prog
 ramming and Solver as optimization tools.\nCase Study: Build a planning mod
 el and perform a range of sensitivity analyses in a manufacturing environme
 nt.\n\nDay 3: Fantastic Forecasting\n\nForecasting in perspective—Past vs
 . Future.\nThe importance of using multiple forecasting methods:\n\nQualita
 tive models for forecasting.\nQuantitative models with time series and regr
 ession techniques.\n\n\nForecasting growth rates.\nRecording and modifying 
 forecast assumptions.\nCase Study: Apply forecasting functions in Excel to 
 past data and build a model offering various scenarios.\n\nDay 4: Beyond Bu
 dgeting\n\nThe budgeting process: Timing and cycles.\nSetting budgeting obj
 ectives and tolerance levels.\nBudgeting techniques.\nBeyond budgeting vs t
 raditional budgeting principles.\nOperating and capital budgets.\nMonthly r
 eporting procedures and timely action.\nCase Study: Build a budget based on
  assumptions: Operating Budget\, Cash Budget\, and Capital Budget.\n\nDay 5
 : Putting it Together – Building the Comprehensive Model\n\nConsidering t
 he financing mix in strategy.\nUnderstanding Return to Shareholder as the p
 rimary indicator.\nBuild your planning model.\nBuild your forecasting model
 .\nBuild your budgeting model.\nLink these models together for a cohesive r
 eview.\nCase Study: Build an integrated planning\, forecasting\, and budget
 ing model.\n\nWhy Attend This Course: Wins & Losses!\n\nAdvanced spreadshee
 t skills: Learn to use Excel to build budget forecast spreadsheets\, improv
 ing your financial planning efficiency.\nRealistic business planning: Enhan
 ce your ability to create accurate financial forecast spreadsheets and budg
 ets that contribute to strategic success.\nIntelligent forecasting techniqu
 es: Gain proficiency in forecasting financial outcomes with Excel's robust 
 tools.\nIntegrated financial models: Master the art of linking budget sprea
 dsheets\, forecasting spreadsheets\, and financial planning models.\nROI en
 hancement: Implement better control and planning\, leading to improved retu
 rn on investment (ROI).\n\nConclusion\nThis course offers a unique opportun
 ity to master advanced spreadsheet skills and financial modeling using Exce
 l. You will gain the expertise to create highly effective budget forecast s
 preadsheets\, apply forecasting techniques\, and integrate financial models
  for better decision-making. The practical knowledge you gain will directly
  enhance your company's financial planning processes and return on investme
 nt.\nRegister today to begin enhancing your spreadsheet budgeting and forec
 asting capabilities with this comprehensive course!
LOCATION:Rome
DTSTAMP:20260614T234600Z
DTSTART:20260604T034500Z
DTEND:20260617T210500Z
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