Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

The simple spreadsheet is one of the most powerful data analysis tools that exists, and it’s available to almost anyone. Major corporations and small businesses alike use spreadsheet models to determine where key measures of their success are now, and where they are likely to be in the future. But in order to get the most out of a spreadsheet, you have the know-how to use it. This course is designed to give you an introduction to basic spreadsheet tools and formulas so that you can begin harness the power of spreadsheets to map the data you have now and to predict the data you may have in the future. Through short, easy-to-follow demonstrations, you’ll learn how to use Excel or Sheets so that you can begin to build models and decision trees in future courses in this Specialization. Basic familiarity with, and access to, Excel or Sheets is required

• Use basic spreadsheet tools and formulas
• Build simple data analysis models
• Develop forecasting and data prediction skills
• Create decision tree models for business decisions
• Understand fundamentals of probability distribution

• Basic knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets
• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities