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Advanced Data Analysis Techniques

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Advanced Data Analysis Techniques

Modelling, Simulation, Optimisation and Predictive Analytics using Microsoft Excel

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Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
09 - 13 Feb 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
20 - 24 Apr 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
18 - 22 May 2026 Oslo $ 5,950
29 Jun - 03 Jul 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
06 - 10 Jul 2026 London $ 5,950
24 - 28 Aug 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
07 - 11 Sep 2026 London $ 5,950
23 - 27 Nov 2026 Lisbon $ 5,950
30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
21 - 25 Dec 2026 Amsterdam $ 5,950
15 - 19 Mar 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
22 - 26 Jun 2026 Online $ 3,950
23 - 27 Nov 2026 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

The statistical analysis of numerical information is proven to be a powerful tool, providing businesses with everyday insight into matters like corporate finance, manufacturing processes, service provision and product quality control.

However, the advent of the Internet of Things, the consequential growth in Big Data, and the ever-increasing business requirements to model and predict, mean that many of the analytical opportunities and needs of a modern, high performing company cannot be met using conventional data analysis methods alone.

More and more companies are wrestling with complex modelling and simulation problems, addressing matters like trying to optimize production systems, to maximize performance efficiency, to minimize operating costs, to combat risk, to detect fraud and to predict future behavior and outcomes.

This Advanced Data Analysis Techniques training course is 100% computer-based and shows by example how to use Microsoft Excel to solve a series of complex and realistic business problems. The problems are drawn from the widest possible range of applications – from robotics to refining, from supply chain logistics to production optimization and from financial risk management to the efficient provision of healthcare. All the problems are different and all convey carefully designed learning objectives.

Delegates will learn how to code and simulate realistic problems and then how to use these simulations to understand system operation, to optimize performance, and to predict future behavior. The training course is intended for people who are experienced in conventional data analysis techniques, and who now want to become specialist in the modelling and simulation of complex business activities.

Course Outline
Day 1

Linear Programming

  • Introduction to Optimisation, Multi‐variate Optimisation Problems, Determining the Objective Function, Constraints to Problems, Sign Restrictions, The ‘feasibility region’, Graphical Representation, Implementation using Solver in Excel
  • Using Linear Programming to Solve Production and Supply Chain / Logistics Problems, such as optimising the products from a refinery, and minimising the manufacturing and delivery costs for a complex supply chain (with and without batch manufacturing, and with and without warehousing)
Day 2

Newtonian and Genetic Optimisation Methods

  • Linear and Non‐linear Optimisation Problems, Stochastic Search Strategies, Introduction to Genetic Algorithms, Biological Origins, Shortcomings of Newton‐type optimisers, How to Apply Genetic Algorithms, Encoding, Selection, Recombination, Mutation, How to Parallelise, Implementation using Solver in Excel
  • How to Solve a range of Optimisation Problems, Culminating in the classic ‘travelling salesman problem’ by optimising the motion trajectory of a large manufacturing robot, both with and without forced constraints
Day 3

Scenario Analysis

  • Introduction to Scenario Analysis, A What‐If example in Excel, Types of What‐If analysis, Performing manual what‐if analysis in Excel, One Variable Data Tables, Two‐variable data tables
  • Using Scenario Manager in Excel, Using scenario analysis to predict business expenses and revenues for an uncertain future
Day 4

Markov Models

  • Understanding Risk, Introduction to Markov Models, 5 Steps for Developing Markov Models, Manipulating Arrays and Matrices inside Excel, Constructing the Markov Model, Analysing the Model, Roll Back and Sensitivity Analysis, First‐order Monte Carlo, Second‐order Monte Carlo
  • Decision Trees and Markov Models, Simplifying Tree Structures, Explicitly Accounting for Timing of Events
  • Using Markov Chains to simulate an insurance no claims discount scheme, and Modelling the Outcomes of a Healthcare System
Day 5

Monte Carlo Simulation

  • Introduction to Monte Carlo Simulation, Monte Carlo building blocks in Excel, Using the RAND() function, Learning to model the problem, Building worksheet‐based simulations, Simple problems, How many iterations are enough?, Defining complex problems, Modelling the variables, Analysing the data, Freezing the model, Manual recalculation, "Paste Values" function, Basic statistical functions, PERCENTILE() function
  • Monte Carlo Simulation solutions to problems of traffic flow in a city, dealing with uncertainty in the sale of product, predicting market growth and assessing risk in currency exchange rates
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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