Free Course
Time Series Forecasting
Use models to forecast the future
About this Course
The Time Series Forecasting course provides students with the foundational knowledge to build and apply time series forecasting models in a variety of business contexts. You will learn:
- The key components of time series data and forecasting models
- How to use ETS (Error, Trend, Seasonality) models to make forecasts
- How to use ARIMA (Autoregressive, Integrated, Moving Average) models to make forecasts
Throughout this course you’ll also learn the techniques to apply your knowledge in a data analytics program called Alteryx.
This course is part of the Business Analyst Nanodegree Program.
Course Cost
Free
Timeline
Approx. 3 weeks
Skill Level
intermediate
Included in Product
Rich Learning Content
Interactive Quizzes
Taught by Industry Pros
Self-Paced Learning
Join the Path to Greatness
Course Leads
Tony Moses
Instructor
What You Will Learn
Prerequisites and Requirements
- No programming experience required.
- Interested in using data to make better business decisions.
- Alteryx license (provided to Nanodegree students at no cost, compatible with Windows only)
See the Technology Requirements for using Udacity.
Why Take This Course
Predictive analytics has proved to be a powerful tool to help businesses analyze data and predict future outcomes and trends. Making forecasts using advanced analytics is crucial in today’s data-driven economy.
In this course, you’ll learn how to use advanced forecasting models to predict the future. You'll learn this through improving your fluency in Alteryx, a data analytics tool that enables you prepare, blend, and analyze data quickly.
This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in business analysis, but lacks programming experience.
What do I get?
- Instructor videos
- Learn by doing exercises
- Taught by industry professionals