Course Overview
This course is designed to equip participants with advanced Excel skills, focusing on data analysis techniques that enhance decision-making and reporting. Participants will learn how to leverage Excel’s powerful tools for data manipulation, analysis, and visualization. By the end of the course, attendees will be able to handle complex datasets, create dynamic reports, and utilize Excel for business intelligence tasks.
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Data analysts and business analysts looking to deepen their Excel skills.
- Financial professionals who want to enhance their data analysis capabilities.
- Managers and team leaders who need to interpret and present data.
- IT professionals interested in supporting data analysis functions.
- Anyone with basic Excel knowledge seeking to advance their skills in data analysis.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Use advanced Excel functions for data cleaning, transformation, and analysis.
- Create dynamic and interactive dashboards for data presentation.
- Perform statistical analysis using Excel’s data analysis tools.
- Implement Excel macros to automate repetitive data tasks.
- Visualize data effectively using Excel’s charting and pivot table features.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Advanced Excel Functions and Formulas
- Nested functions and conditional logic
- Array formulas and calculations
- Lookup functions (VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH)
- Data validation and error handling
Module 2: Data Analysis and Visualization
- Pivot tables and Pivot Charts
- Statistical analysis (t-tests, ANOVA, correlation)
- Data visualization techniques (charts, graphs, dashboards)
- Trend analysis and forecasting
Module 3: Advanced Data Manipulation
- Text functions and manipulation
- Date and time functions
- Conditional formatting and data filtering
- Power Query for data extraction and transformation
Module 4: Automation with VBA
- Introduction to VBA programming
- Creating macros and automating tasks
- Custom functions and user forms
- Debugging and troubleshooting VBA code
Module 5: Real-World Case Studies
- Applying advanced Excel techniques to solve real-world data analysis problems
- Analyzing financial data, sales data, and market trends
- Creating data-driven reports and presentations
