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Developed in cooperation with Dr. John M.
Charnes, professor at the University of Kansas School of Business,
Risk Analysis Using Crystal Ball combines the material presented
in Dr. Charnes' university-level risk analysis courses and Decisioneering's
Crystal Ball training courses.
Filled with tips, examples, and "real-world"
references, this CD provides everything you need to become a more
confident and experienced modeler.
"I like everything about it and would like to shake
John's hand for creating it. The Central Limit Theorem, the
correlation features, everything is excellent."
-- Daniel Sloan, President,
Sloan Consulting |
What
does the course cover? |
The
course begins with an overview of spreadsheet simulation and answers
the question of why risk analysis is vital to the decision-making
process.
After reviewing the basics, the course covers how to define and
refine probability distributions. One unit is completely dedicated
to the concepts behind the simulation modeling process. Later units
discuss simulation controls, sensitivity and tornado analyses, decision
table tool, and result presentation.
Unit 15 contains four exercise models that help you to apply risk
analysis to such areas as cost estimation, portfolio allocation,
design analysis, and cash flow analysis.
How is the course designed? |
The course is modular, so that you can learn at your own pace.
On every page, the navigation lets you move easily among the units,
pages, and exercises.
 Each
unit contains clear objectives and summaries and an introduction
from Dr. Charnes. The lesson units include software tips and application
ideas, as well as periodic tests and exercises to help solidify
the concepts. The materials are intended for a general audience,
with examples and exercises drawn from a variety of industries and
applications.
"This is a good way to get into Crystal Ball quickly
and efficiently.
I went through the whole training CD, which was very helpful
and kept me on course."
-- Walter A. King, Petroleum Engineer |
- Modular design for easy navigation
- Industry and application examples
- Simple step-by-step directions
- Objectives and summaries for each unit
- Interactive quizzes and exercises
- Crystal Ball screenshots
- Over 15 unique exercise models
- Audio and written software tips
- Unit of additional exercises to test your knowledge
- A final unit with resources for additional learning
- Windows compatibility
When you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Use Crystal Ball to make better decisions,
- Design simulation models of realistic situations,
- Select appropriate probability distributions as inputs,
- Apply basic statistical concepts to simulation outputs, and
- Communicate CB results effectively!
How do the Live and CD
training courses differ? |
You want to learn Crystal Ball, but you aren't sure which method,
the training course or the CD, is best for you. The table below
lists the differences between the two options.
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Training Course |
Training CD |
Cost |
$745 plus travel expenses |
$295 plus shipping and handling |
Time required |
One day, plus travel |
Two-three days depending on speed of learner |
Materials provided |
Receive comprehensive workbook and exercises diskette |
All materials on CD |
Pace |
Set timeframe |
Self-guided |
Availability |
Courses offered several times per month in cities throughout
the world |
Any time and everywhere |
Prerequisites |
Introductory understanding of Excel and competence with Windows
operating systems. |
Introductory understanding of Excel and competence with Windows
operating systems. |
Hardware & software |
Provided as part of class lab |
Need Excel and Crystal Ball |
Student must own CB |
No |
Yes |
Exercises |
Dispersed throughout, with final set of exercises to test
overall knowledge |
Dispersed throughout, with final set of exercises (Unit 15)
to test overall knowledge |
Benefits |
- Personalized help from instructor
- Good for people who like classes
- Network with other Crystal Ball users
- Less time involved
- Lunch included!
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- Less expensive alternative, saving time and money!
- Self-paced, so you can learn over any amount of time
- Interactive quizzes and exercises throughout
- Can always return to CD for brush-up
- Good visuals, tips, and examples
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> See for yourself! Download our training
demo today!
> Read more about the training CD in our
Frequently Asked Questions section
"[The CD] has helped me by providing a "hands
on" process where I can apply the software to simple real
life examples."
-- Todd Hattenbach, Principal, Capital Risk Consulting, LLC |
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