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Crash Course on Sales Estimation

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    By - Engr. Muhammad Ahsen Mirza

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Course Requirements

To ensure participants gain maximum benefit from this course, the following requirements must be met:


1. General Requirements:

  • A reliable internet connection to access course materials, videos, and discussions.
  • A device (laptop, desktop, or tablet) with the ability to run standard office software (such as Excel, Google Sheets, etc.).
  • Basic proficiency in English (as the course materials and discussions will be in English).
  • Interest or involvement in sales, marketing, business, or financial planning.


2. Educational & Professional Background:

  • No specific prerequisites, but some familiarity with basic business or sales concepts is helpful.
  • Ideal for:
    • Sales professionals
    • Small business owners
    • Marketing analysts
    • Entrepreneurs
    • Anyone interested in understanding how to estimate and forecast sales effectively.


3. Technical Requirements:

  • Spreadsheet tool: Proficiency in using tools like Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or similar software is required for practical exercises and sales data analysis.
  • PDF reader to access downloadable materials and resources.


4. Course Materials & Software:

  • All course materials, including video lectures, worksheets, templates, and guides, will be provided digitally.
  • Participants will use sales estimation templates and other Excel tools for practical exercises.
  • The course will guide the use of simple statistical tools and forecasting techniques.


5. Participation & Assessment:

  • Active participation in discussion forums and Q&A sessions is encouraged.
  • Assignments will include creating and refining sales estimations for a business or project.
  • There will be a final quiz to assess knowledge gained during the course, including practical sales estimation exercises.


6. Certification & Completion Requirements:

  • Complete all course modules and quizzes to receive a Certificate of Completion.
  • Submit a final project where participants estimate sales for a hypothetical product or service using the techniques learned in the course.


This course is designed to provide a practical, hands-on learning experience. By the end, participants will have the knowledge and tools to accurately estimate sales and forecast future performance.

Course Description

Are you looking to better understand how to forecast sales and make informed business decisions? This Crash Course on Sales Estimation will equip you with the essential skills needed to predict sales performance accurately, empowering you to plan and grow your business effectively.

Throughout this course, you will explore key techniques for sales forecasting, data analysis, and sales trend evaluation, with a focus on practical applications. Whether you are a sales professional, entrepreneur, or marketer, this course will help you understand how to use available data to make smarter decisions and drive business success.

We will cover different methods of sales estimation, including historical data analysis, market research, and statistical modeling, helping you understand both the art and science behind forecasting sales. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently use Excel tools and templates to calculate and forecast future sales performance.


Who Should Take This Course?

  • Sales professionals and managers looking to improve their sales forecasting techniques
  • Entrepreneurs or small business owners seeking reliable ways to predict sales
  • Marketing analysts and business strategists aiming to incorporate data-driven decision-making into their work

This course is designed to be actionable and practical, with no previous forecasting experience required. By the end, you'll have the confidence and knowledge to create sales projections that will guide your business growth.


Get ready to boost your business’s strategic decision-making and forecasting accuracy with this Crash Course on Sales Estimation!


Course Outcomes

What You Will Learn:

  • How to estimate sales for new and existing products
  • The basics of forecasting models and their application in real-world scenarios
  • Techniques for data analysis, including historical data, market trends, and sales patterns
  • How to create accurate sales projections for effective business planning
  • The use of spreadsheet tools like Excel to manage and analyze sales data

Course Curriculum

  • 1 chapters
  • 1 lectures
  • 0 quizzes
  • 16 Min total length
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1 Sales Estimation: Theory and Practical
16 Min


1. Sales Estimation Sample

Instructor

Engr. Muhammad Ahsen Mirza

Muhammad Ahsen Mirza – Short Biography

Muhammad Ahsen Mirza is a highly experienced professional with over 20 years of expertise in academia, engineering, and entrepreneurship. He holds a BSc in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, an MS in Electronics Engineering, and an MBA in IT Management. A PEC-registered professional engineer and internationally certified master trainer, he has pioneered innovative initiatives in business incubation and stress management.

He is the Co-Founder of Flearno, a dynamic Learning Management System empowering individuals globally through lifelong learning. Currently, he heads the Business Incubator and Tech Park at IIUI, fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic growth. As the founding director of COMSATS University’s business incubator (Cubator-1ne), he has trained over 500 entrepreneurs using ILO’s SIYB package. His expertise in stress management is complemented by a strong background in strategic planning and leadership, ensuring impactful outcomes in all his endeavors.

Driven by a passion for education and empowerment, he continues to bridge the gap between knowledge and achievement through his visionary leadership.

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