G2

Dhanesh V.

Team Lead

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/15/2026

"Amazon Forecast: Game-Changing Sales Predictor for Training Pros"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Amazon Forecast?

I like best Amazon Forecast's automated ML for precise demand forecasting without data science skills. At The Knowledge Academy, it predicts PMP/CISSP enrollment and HubSpot lead trends effortlessly, slashing manual analysis time by 40% and boosting planning accuracy for webinars and staffing. Seamless S3 integration seals the deal. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Forecast?

The main drawbacks of Amazon Forecast are its steep learning curve for non-technical users and the higher costs that come with large-scale datasets. At The Knowledge Academy, the initial setup required AWS expertise, and the pricing scaled up quickly beyond smaller forecasting needs such as our PMP course predictions. As a result, even though the accuracy is strong, it can be less suitable for budget-conscious sales teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Forecast solving and how is that benefiting you?

Amazon Forecast helps me solve inaccurate, manual sales forecasting and demand uncertainty at The Knowledge Academy. By using our historical data, it automates more precise predictions for PMP/CISSP course enrollments and HubSpot lead volumes. As a result, it has cut planning errors by 40%, helped us optimize webinar staffing, reduced waste from overstaffing, and supported revenue growth through timely promotions. It also saves me around 15 hours each week that I used to spend managing spreadsheets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.