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    "I found the Goldman Sachs Excel Skills for Business Job Simulation on Forage to be a valuable and practical experience. The program's hands-on approach allowed me to apply and enhance my Excel skills in a real-world context, providing insights that are directly applicable to the financial industry. The structured format and challenging scenarios fa..."-- Student from University of Birmingham
    "Excellent Program, great understanding of Excel as well as financial analytics with In-depth understanding and Industry comaptible standards"-- Student from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
    "I liked the model answers being made available and I can see the differences in my formulas, and I can address."-- High School Student
    "This project provides hands-on experience that helps participants deeply understand the real-world application of financial analysis and forecasting assumptions. The interactive and realistic approach to learning makes it more engaging and effective."-- Student from Universiti Putra Malaysia
    "This program is very basic and good for beginners and focuses on key skills of excel required to work."-- Student from University of Mumbai
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    Excel Skills for Business
    Excel Skills for Business

    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Basic Excel Skills
    30-60 mins
    Introductory
    Understand key shortcuts and functionalities in Excel related to banking and finance
    What you'll learn
    • An overview of Excel shortcuts including data selection, editing, and formatting.
    What you'll do
    • Practice the key Excel shortcuts after watching some video resources. 

    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to build your technical skills with us at Goldman Sachs. Complete example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

    At Goldman Sachs, we’re excited to equip learners like you with one of the most critical skills any professional in any industry should have: the ability to use Excel & spreadsheets.

    With Excel and spreadsheets, professionals at Goldman Sachs are able to advise on some of the most transformative deals and business projects in the world - with some being in the hundreds of billions of dollars.

    Throughout this job simulation and course, you’ll familiarize yourself with some of the tricks, patterns and tools professionals at Goldman Sachs use every day at work.

    Benefits for students:

    • No applications, self-paced and can participate from anywhere in the world
    • Certificate of completion from Goldman Sachs awarded to those that complete the program recognizing the Excel skills demonstrated
    • Come out of this program with a complete and professional Excel model that you can walk through employers and interviewers with

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Excel
    Cell Biology
    Formatting, Comments and Naming
    Assumption Analysis
    Financial Forecasting
    Financial Statement Analysis
    Cash Flow Modeling
    Data Visualization

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Goldman Sachs. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain how you have the right skills for our team.
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    Get Career Ready

    Build the technical skills you'll use on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Goldman Sachs. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Build the technical skills you'll use on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Goldman Sachs. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Excel Skills for Business

    Gain the basic Excel skills professionals in business & finance use every day. Whether you’re a new to spreadsheets, or experienced, fast track your modelling skills with Goldman Sachs today.

    Interview and Career Skill Free 20900+ 5 Star Reviews