Free Online Forecasting Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Applying Data Analytics in Finance (Coursera)

Management & Leadership Business

Dive into the world of financial analytics with our expert-led course. Gain a deep understanding of why, when, and how to apply data analytics in real-world finance scenarios. Explore techniques for analyzing time series data, evaluating risk-reward trade-offs, and more. Ideal for finance professionals looking to leverage data analytics for better decision-making.

Jun 14th 2026

4 Weeks

Finance Forecasting Financial Analysis

Coursera

ESSEC Business School

Foundations of strategic business analytics (Coursera)

Management & Leadership Business

Dive into the world of strategic business analytics with this expert-led course designed for students, analysts, and data scientists. Gain a deeper understanding of how to apply statistical methods effectively in real-world business scenarios using R or other programming languages. Ideal for those with a background in statistics looking to transition into a business analysis role.

Jun 8th 2026

4 Weeks

Data Analysis Analytics Presentations

Coursera

West Virginia University

Forecasting, Budgeting, Territories, Evaluation and Legal/Ethical Issues (Coursera)

Business

Unlock the secrets to successful sales operations with our specialized course on Forecasting, Budgeting, Territories, Evaluation, and Legal/Ethical Issues. This course is designed for those who want to excel in managing sales teams, setting realistic goals, optimizing territories, assessing performance, and understanding the legal and ethical considerations of sales management.

Jun 8th 2026

4 Weeks

Management Ethics Sales

Coursera

IBM

Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis (Coursera)

Data Science

Dive into the world of specialized machine learning models with 'Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis'. This comprehensive online course will equip you with essential skills in forecasting and analyzing complex datasets that involve time components or censored data. Perfect for professionals looking to advance their predictive modeling expertise.

Jun 8th 2026

4 Weeks

Calculus Python Statistics

Coursera

University of Minnesota

Introduction to Predictive Modeling (Coursera)

Statistics & Data Analysis Data Science

Embark on a journey into the world of predictive analytics with 'Introduction to Predictive Modeling.' This foundational course, part of Coursera's Analytics for Decision Making specialization, will equip you with the skills needed to harness linear regression and time series forecasting models. Master these techniques using Microsoft Excel, an essential tool for data analysis.

Jun 8th 2026

4 Weeks

Linear Regression Forecasting Predictive Analytics

Coursera

Coursera Project Network

Predicción de Ventas Pronosticando Tendencias (Coursera)

Marketing & Communication Data Science

Este curso práctico te guiará a través del proceso de previsión de ventas, permitiéndote analizar datos y pronosticar tendencias con precisión. Aprenderás a utilizar herramientas como hojas de cálculo para visualizar y evaluar los modelos estadísticos.

Jun 8th 2026

Self-Paced

Spreadsheets Sales Decision Making

Coursera

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Beyond the Financials: Insights, Analysis and Valuations (Coursera)

Business

Dive deep into the world of finance beyond the numbers with 'Beyond the Financials'. This course equips you with essential skills in analyzing, interpreting, and utilizing financial information for informed decision-making. From dissecting financial reports to forecasting future performance and valuing companies, this course is your gateway to mastering financial insights.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Finance Forecasting Financial Analysis

Coursera

Data Analytics Methods for Marketing (Coursera)

Marketing & Communication Business

Dive into the world of Data Analytics Methods for Marketing on Coursera. This course equips you with essential skills to leverage data effectively in your marketing strategies. From understanding audience behavior through segmentation and clustering to applying linear regression for accurate forecasts and assessing advertising effectiveness via experiments, this program is designed to transform how you approach marketing analytics.

Jun 8th 2026

4 Weeks

Planning Marketing Data Analysis

Coursera

SAS

Building a Large-Scale, Automated Forecasting System (Coursera)

Statistics & Data Analysis Data Science

Discover how to build and manage large-scale forecasting systems with our expert-led course. Dive into data creation, variable transformations, model generation, and selection techniques using SAS Visual Forecasting tools. Enhance your baseline forecasting performance by refining default processes in the system.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Forecasting Coursera Plus Analyzing Time Series and Sequential Data Specialization