GenAI for Financial Forecasting and Planning

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Instructors: Manish Gupta

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

13 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Implement GEN AI models for financial forecasting to improve accuracy and decision-making.
Utilize AI tools for strategic financial planning and scenario analysis.
Navigate challenges in deploying GEN AI, including data quality, model biases, and integration issues.
Apply best practices for using open-source AI models to build customized financial tools.

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Tools you'll learn

Generative AI

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Taught in English

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This course introduces financial professionals to the transformative power of Generative AI (GEN AI) in forecasting and planning. You will learn how to leverage AI-driven tools to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and optimize strategic decision-making. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to automate financial predictions and validate assumptions, enabling faster and more precise financial forecasting. This course is not just about AI theory—it’s about practical tools that will immediately impact your ability to forecast and plan with greater precision and speed.

This course is designed for financial analysts, planners, and data scientists with basic knowledge of finance and AI, who are looking to enhance their forecasting capabilities with GEN AI tools. Learners should have a foundational understanding of financial forecasting and basic familiarity with AI concepts and data analysis techniques. By the end of this course, learners will be able to use AI-driven insights to validate assumptions, analyze market trends, and develop strategic solutions leading to more informed and data-driven decision-making.

This course introduces you to the power of Generative AI (GEN AI) in financial forecasting and planning. You’ll learn how to use cutting-edge AI tools to automate financial predictions, enabling faster, more accurate forecasts. It is tailored specifically for finance professionals who are ready to integrate AI into their workflows, with a focus on real-world applications, practical demonstrations, and actionable insights.

What's included

11 videos4 readings4 assignments3 peer reviews

11 videos Total 79 minutes

Introduction to the Course & Meet Your Instructor 2 minutes
Fundamentals of Forecasting and Concepts of Gen AI in Finance 7 minutes
Create your Prompts and Steps in Using AI Models at Various Stage of Forecasting and Planning 6 minutes
Explore the Framework to Make Your Own Toolkit for Financial Forecasting 9 minutes
Demonstration: Market Research and Assumptions Validation with Perplexity and other Research Tools 10 minutes
Demonstration: Revenue Forecasting with DataRobot 15 minutes
Demonstration: Analyzing Expense Trends and Predicting Future Expenses 10 minutes
Limitations of AI Tools in Financial Forecasting 5 minutes
Best Practices for Effective Forecasting 4 minutes
Building Custom AI Tools with Open-Source Models 10 minutes
Congratulations and Continuous Learning Journey 1 minute

4 readings Total 20 minutes

Welcome to the Course: Course Overview 5 minutes
What is AI Planning and Forecasting? 5 minutes
Universal Models: Forecast and More without Building a Model from Scratch 5 minutes
AI and Privacy & Security: A Guide to the Risks and Best Practices 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 100 minutes

Financial Forecasting Toolkit Development 30 minutes
Personal/Business Financial Plan Development Using AI Tools 30 minutes
Custom AI Revenue Forecasting Model Development 30 minutes
GenAI for Financial Forecasting and Planning 10 minutes

3 peer reviews Total 45 minutes

Project: Create a Financial Forecasting Toolkit Using AI 15 minutes
Project: Create Your Own Financial Plan Using AI Tools 15 minutes
Project: Develop a Custom AI Revenue Forecasting Model Using Open-Source Tools 15 minutes

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