The Pharma Forecasting Course

An engaging course that explained the principles and pitfalls of forecasting very well for an introductory level. I especially valued learning the principles behind good forecasting, getting hands-on with some of the tools, and being able to ask questions and discuss with the knowledgeable tutors.

A very well-delivered course. The trainers had great communication skills and extensive expertise in the field.

The structure, flow, and content made the course very engaging. The slides were easy to follow, and the presenters were spot-on in addressing multiple questions. I especially appreciated the deep-dives into market share estimates and market access considerations, as well as understanding forecasting principles and proven techniques for various aspects.

An engaging course that explained the principles and pitfalls of forecasting very well for an introductory level. I especially valued learning the principles behind good forecasting, getting hands-on with some of the tools, and being able to ask questions and discuss with the knowledgeable tutors.

A very well-delivered course. The trainers had great communication skills and extensive expertise in the field.

This was a really surprising experience. I hadn’t realised how much evidence can be behind a good forecast. Gary and Sam broke down complex ideas and explained them clearly and effectively. This will definitely change how I approach forecasting from now on.

Thought-provoking, informative, and actionable! Very clear presentations. Gary and Sam are true experts. Recommended!

A well-structured and insightful course led by experienced professionals. The content is practical and relevant, providing useful tools for those working in pharmaceutical forecasting. I recommend it to anyone involved in forecasting or modelling data-driven decisions in the industry.

This course covers the important points. It is easy to follow, pragmatic where it can be, and complex where it needs to be. Many thanks to CELforPharma; everything was handled perfectly before and during the training!

I highly valued the experts’ backgrounds linked to real-life practice, the opportunity to apply what was learned and the chance to benefit from the experiences of other participants. Recommended!

Perfect organisation and insightful course.

Very useful training. I highly valued the exercises and group work and the Excel models provided. It is also a good opportunity to meet with peers from the industry. Thanks!

Very interesting and clear course with a good approach! Gary & Sam are very good orators, they transmit their passion for forecasting.

Great insights founded in peer-reviewed science and proven real-life cases. The mix of learning and excel application makes the forecasting aspects learned easier to implement in our work in the future.

I learned some new information and interesting insights on the different aspects of building up a forecast. 

Really enjoyed the course. Thought it was a very good introduction to many different topics. Thank you!

Highly recommend the course to everyone involved in demand planning and forecasting. The course helps to structure your knowledge and enhance it with best-practice examples. All information is very applicable in daily operations so you can start using it straight away. 

I would really recommend this course. The trainers are very good. Forecasting: Keep it simple!

Great course! The experts are very knowledgeable and I also learned from discussions with the other participants. I recommend to attend!

Very good course! Well prepared & well delivered. Nice to receive a certificate as well in paper!

Just perfect. I highly valued the didactic, the real examples and the Excel tool. Thanks!

Concise and resourceful!

A wonderful two days, striking a perfect balance between technical and theoretical information. It has completely invigorated my views and approach to forecasting - who knew it could be this fun?! I have come away with some immediate considerations for my forecasting approach and models, all of which I feel I can confidently implement due to the great explanations given as to why we should take certain approaches to forecasting.

So much content in only 2 days! Fantastic instructors and good practical exercises.

Concise, deep, refreshing and instructive experience.

This course was an eye-opener for me about some forecasting methods that I haven't heard before. It triggered my appetite to read and learn more details about the topics that were presented.

In-depth discussion and useful methodology.

It was very interesting, relevant, explanations were clear, instructors were knowledgeable.

Amazing course, helps you understand the ideas behind forecasting and how to implement certain ideas into your daily work. Great content for both beginner, experienced, marketing, business intelligence, junior or management roles.

CELforPharma did a great job in organising this course and Gary and Sam were great trainers. They gave us a lot of concise, efficient learnings in just 2 days. I came away from the course with many practical insights that are simple enough to apply to my job immediately.

Very useful course to understand the correct approach to pharma strategic forecasting - Gary and team explain the complexities in an engaging, lucid manner. The best part is that there is something new for everyone - regardless of your level of expertise.

Helps demystify the complex world of forecasting in pharma!! Thanks Gary!!

This course allowed me to understand the key principles behind good forecasting integrating all key elements from marketing (detailed view), while at the same time I also learned how to integrate forecasts with other functions and decision makers in the organisation (overall view).

Really well organised by a friendly and experienced team.

Highly recommended for people involved in commercial insights, forecasting and long term plans.

Thank you for the experience you created these past two days in the Pharma Forecasting Course. I thought the teachings were transcendent and the delivery of the content was very thoughtful and engaging! I came away from the course feeling both energised and much more knowledgeable on the most helpful ways to apply forecasting methods. I also really appreciated the time Gary took to answer my questions throughout the course. It was clear to me that Gary is a master teacher, and I thought the overall experience was exceptional! Thank you for all that you shared and for investing in my learning throughout this course.

This is the perfect course for the basics on Forecasting. There were not many options in the market that are focused on the pharma industry like this one. Additionally, Gary was a great expert and I enjoyed that my peers came from a wide representation of all countries.

Great expert insights and very useful tools applicable to my daily activities to help overcome future challenges of forecasting!

Gary Johnson is very experienced and explained forecasting pitfalls in a detailed and lively way.

Very good course on the basics of pharmaceutical forecasting.

This course was very practical and well oriented to the pharma industry. Gary gave an excellent explanation of the whole forecasting concept and I came away from the course with useful excel tools that I can use for my own applications as well as being able to challenge my own approach to my job role. Thank you very much to Gary and to CELforPharma!

The course really reshaped the way I approach a forecasting challenge.

This course definitely broadened my forecasting skills. Gary showed great competence with a high level of expertise on the topic of Pharma Forecasting alongside great presenting skills which created an excellent flow throughout the 2 days. A really good course that I would recommend to others to attend!

Gary is an effective communicator and the course is well structured and executed in an efficient manner.