Microsoft Forecaster Training Classes
The MSX Group provides the following training options for Microsoft Forecaster 7.0. Classes are led by MSX Group Certified Instructors. The MSX Group has over ten years of experience with Microsoft Forecaster and we have implemented Forecaster at more than 1,200 sites worldwide and trained approximately 5,000 students.
Training Classes
- Microsoft Forecaster 7.0 Essentials I – Setup and Input
- Microsoft Forecaster 7.0 Essentials II – Reporting
Customized Remote/Onsite Delivery
- Ideal for client-specific training for small groups
- Email Services@MSXGroup.com
Self-Paced Training
- Microsoft Forecaster 7.0 Training Manuals
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Microsoft Forecaster 7.0 Essentials I – Setup and Input
This two day hands on Forecaster training course is a scenario based approach to learning Forecaster. Students will follow a best practices approach and implement a multi location budget solution using Forecaster. These steps include application setup, importing accounts and historical data, creating rollups and the verification of data import. The completed solution includes modeling of revenue, expense, human resources and capital expense. Students will be given an overview of security and the setup of groups, users, assignments and workflow.
This Forecaster training course is ideal for people who are:
- Responsible for the setup and administration of their company budget
- Microsoft Forecaster consultants
- New to a company and have inherited an existing Forecaster implementation
Cost – $895.00 per course per student
This course is currently offered as an online virtual training course. Attendees will receive a training manual and an installation cd. The attendee will install the application locally. An MSX Group Certified Instructor will lead the class through the manual during the two-day class schedule. Screensharing will allow attendees to view the instructor’s screen. Audio will be available via a teleconferencing call or via the attendee’s computer microphone and speakers. At the completion of this two-day class, the attendee may submit a certificate of completion for 14 hours of CPE credit.
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Microsoft Forecaster 7.0 Essentials II – Reporting
This two day hands on Forecaster training course builds on the completed budgeting solution created in Forecaster Essentials I. Students will create a series of presentation quality reports that include various income statements, variance, consolidating, side by side, multiple segment and detail reports. Students will be exposed to report debugging and maintenance as well as advanced formatting tips and tricks.
This Forecaster training course is ideal for people who are:
- Responsible for reports within Forecaster
- Graduates of the Forecaster Essentials I Class (although not required)
Cost – $895.00 per course per student
This course is currently offered as an online virtual training course. Attendees will receive a training manual and an installation cd. The attendee will install the application locally. An MSX Group Certified Instructor will lead the class through the manual during the two-day class schedule. Screensharing will allow attendees to view the instructor’s screen. Audio will be available via a teleconferencing call or via the attendee’s computer microphone and speakers. At the completion of this two-day class, the attendee may submit a certificate of completion for 14 hours of CPE credit.
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Customized Remote/Onsite Delivery
The MSX Group offers training for individual companies that is customized to fit your specific general ledger and budgeting requirements. These training classes may be delivered either onsite or remotely depending on your preference. This is ideal for multiple users and may include both budget training and setup. Please contact us by email for more information.
- Email Services@MSXGroup.com
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Order Microsoft Forecaster Training Guides
These are the official Microsoft Forecaster training guides which are utilized in our classroom and virtual classroom training courses. The MSX Group customers receive a 10% discount on all training guides ordered from the site below.
Microsoft Forecaster Training Guides – $135 each (Regularly $150 each)
- Microsoft Forecaster 7.0 Essentials I (Course Outline)
- Microsoft Forecaster 7.0 Essentials II (Course Outline)
- Microsoft Forecaster 7.0 Supplemental (Course Outline)
- Microsoft Forecaster Upgrading to 7.0 (Course Outline)
Click the following link to enter the MSX Group ordering site hosted by Nations Print:
https://www.nationsprint.com/clients/msxgroup/
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