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Excel Solver for Beginners (2 full examples + methodology)

Background information on linear programming, 2 complete examples, and plenty of resources to further your learning!
3.7
☆☆☆☆☆ 3.7/5
(35 reviews)
114 students
Created by
Erik Rood

6.0

Classbaze Grade®

1.8

Freshness

8.2

Popularity

7.3

Material

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Background information on linear programming
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Platform: Udemy
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Video: 32m
Language: English
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Classbaze Grade®

6.0 / 10

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1.8 / 10
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8.2 / 10
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Material

7.3 / 10
Video Score: 7.6 / 10
The course includes 32m video content. Courses with more videos usually have a higher average rating. We have found that the sweet spot is 16 hours of video, which is long enough to teach a topic comprehensively, but not overwhelming. Courses over 16 hours of video gets the maximum score.
The average video length is 4 hours 36 minutes of 923 Excel courses on Udemy.
Detail Score: 8.8 / 10

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Extra Content Score: 5.5 / 10

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About the course

This course gives an overview of linear programming (definition, background, use cases) and then shows how to solve a linear program using Microsoft Excel through 2 complete examples. Below is a complete outline of the course:
Lecture 1: Introduction: Linear programming in Excel – course overview + use cases
•—Quick introduction + our backgroundsLecture 2: Enabling Solver add-on for linear optimization
•—Enabling Solver add-on in MS ExcelLecture 3: What is linear programming?
•—What linear programming is comprised of, and the general framework of solving for a linear optimization.Lecture 4: Examples of when to use linear programming
Lecture 5: How to identify optimal solutions in linear programming graphically
•—We will walk you through determining feasible and optimal solutions in linear programming given a graph.Lecture 6: Linear programming example 1 – ‘taking a test’ (optimizing score)
•—Test score optimization problem (our first example)Lecture 7: Linear programming example 2 – ‘Stanley’s glass’
Students joining this course should have access to MS Excel, and a willingness to learn!

What can you learn from this course?

✓ Install and enable Solver add-in within MS Excel
✓ Formulate and solve a linear program using Solver in Excel
✓ Understand the components and objective of a linear program (using Solver/Excel)
✓ Solve for linear optimization graphically

What you need to start the course?

• MS Excel will be required to follow along.

Who is this course is made for?

• Students interested in learning how to use Solver and create linear programs in Excel. This is an introductory course targeted at individuals with little to no experience using Solver for linear optimization.

Are there coupons or discounts for Excel Solver for Beginners (2 full examples + methodology) ? What is the current price?

The course costs $14.99. And currently there is a 40% discount on the original price of the course, which was $24.99. So you save $10 if you enroll the course now.
The average price is $17.3 of 923 Excel courses. So this course is 13% cheaper than the average Excel course on Udemy.

Will I be refunded if I'm not satisfied with the Excel Solver for Beginners (2 full examples + methodology) course?

YES, Excel Solver for Beginners (2 full examples + methodology) has a 30-day money back guarantee. The 30-day refund policy is designed to allow students to study without risk.

Are there any financial aid for this course?

Currently we could not find a scholarship for the Excel Solver for Beginners (2 full examples + methodology) course, but there is a $10 discount from the original price ($24.99). So the current price is just $14.99.

Who will teach this course? Can I trust Erik Rood?

Erik Rood has created 4 courses that got 231 reviews which are generally positive. Erik Rood has taught 2,064 students and received a 3.9 average review out of 231 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Erik Rood is an instructor that you can trust.

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6.0

Classbaze Grade®

1.8

Freshness

8.2

Popularity

7.3

Material

Detailed Analysis »

Background information on linear programming
Go to course »
Platform: Udemy
Price: check current price
Video: 32m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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