I took the course for the sole purpose of becoming proficient in the use of the Frontline "Risk Simulation and Queuing" software. I thought that my academic background in optimization theory provided me with a strong enough understanding of risk analysis and queuing concepts to easily apply the spreadsheet programming steps provided by the course. Fortunately not only did the course satisfy this requirement but in addition I was pleasantly surprised at how well the accompanying book by Dr. Cliff T Ragsdale added to my understanding of how to properly design a multitude of spreadsheet applications. Dr. Ragsdale demonstrated how to apply the power of the software to a wide range of real world situations from manufacturing and inventory control applications to capital financing and investment issues which require optimizing the utilization of time, capital, labor and materials.
I would recommend this course to anyone interested not only in how to use the software but also desiring to expand their understanding of practical spreadsheet design for use in solving complex real world problems. For me it was time and money very well spent.
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