Variance Analysis

Variance Analysis is a quantitative examination of the differences between planned and actual behavior or results in business or finance. Coursera's Variance Analysis catalogue teaches you how to analytically discern the drivers of different performance outcomes within an organization. You will learn key facets such as budget variance, sales variance, and cost variance analysis, along with the process of identifying, examining, and interpreting these variances. Develop the ability to utilize these insights for better decision-making, strategic planning, and performance improvement efforts within your company. This skill is essential for roles such as financial analysts, auditors, accountants, and business strategists.
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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Financial Management, Cost Control, Performance Management, Business Strategy, Variance Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Resource Allocation, Financial Reporting, Forecasting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    312 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Financial Auditing, Revenue Recognition, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Financial Auditing, Revenue Recognition, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Financial Auditing, Revenue Recognition, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Financial Auditing, Revenue Recognition, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Financial Auditing, Revenue Recognition, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Purchasing, Management Accounting, Production Process, Inventory Management System, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Financial Auditing, Revenue Recognition, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Financial Auditing, Revenue Recognition, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    Microsoft

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Procurement, Cost Management, Return On Investment, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Project Performance, Project Estimation, Microsoft 365, Project Finance, Investment Management, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Financial Auditing, Revenue Recognition, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Variance Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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