Excel & Business Analytics
Course Overview
The Excel & Business Analytics course by CourseDeal is designed to teach learners how to leverage Microsoft Excel as a powerful tool for data analysis and business decision-making. You’ll explore advanced Excel features, formulas, and functions that allow you to clean, manipulate, and analyze large datasets efficiently. The course emphasizes practical business scenarios, including financial modeling, KPI tracking, and sales analytics. Learners will also gain skills in pivot tables, dashboards, and visualization techniques to present data insights effectively. By the end of this course, participants will be able to analyze trends, make data-driven decisions, and deliver actionable insights using Excel as a primary business analytics tool.
Key Highlights
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Master Excel functions, formulas, and data analysis tools
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Build interactive dashboards and reports for business insights
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Hands-on projects with real-world business datasets
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Learn advanced features like pivot tables, macros, and data validation
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Apply Excel analytics to finance, marketing, and operations
Tools & Technologies Covered
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Power Query
- Pivot Tables
- Charts & Graphs
- Macros
- VBA Basics
- Data Validation
- Solver
- Conditional Formatting
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 30 Hours
- Module 1: Introduction to Excel for AnalyticsThis module introduces the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel, covering the interface, navigation, and essential spreadsheet concepts. You’ll learn about data entry, formatting, and basic formulas to organize and manage datasets effectively. The module also highlights Excel’s role in business analytics, emphasizing the importance of accurate data management and preparation. Learners will practice creating simple tables, using conditional formatting, and exploring Excel’s core functions to build a strong foundation in data analysis.0
- Module 2: Advanced Excel Formulas and FunctionsIn this module, learners dive into advanced Excel formulas such as VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, IF statements, and nested functions. You’ll also explore text, date, and logical functions to manipulate and analyze data efficiently. Practical exercises focus on solving real-world business problems, such as sales tracking, inventory management, and financial analysis. By mastering these functions, learners can automate calculations, reduce errors, and improve productivity in data analysis tasks.0
- Module 3: Data Analysis with Pivot Tables and ChartsThis module emphasizes the use of pivot tables and pivot charts for summarizing and visualizing large datasets. You’ll learn to filter, group, and aggregate data to extract meaningful insights. The module also covers dynamic charts, slicers, and timeline filters to create interactive dashboards. Hands-on exercises demonstrate how pivot tables and charts can streamline reporting, highlight trends, and support data-driven business decisions effectively.0
- Module 4: Data Visualization and Dashboard DesignHere, learners focus on presenting data insights using charts, graphs, and dashboards. You’ll explore advanced visualization techniques, including combo charts, conditional formatting, and sparklines, to make your reports more engaging. The module also emphasizes storytelling with data and designing dashboards that communicate key business metrics clearly. Practical projects involve building comprehensive dashboards for management reporting and decision-making.0
- Module 5: Business Analytics and Scenario ModelingThis module introduces analytical techniques to solve business problems using Excel. You’ll learn about scenario analysis, what-if analysis, and goal-seeking to evaluate potential outcomes and make informed decisions. Learners will also explore financial modeling, KPI tracking, and performance measurement for real-world business applications. By the end of this module, participants will be able to apply analytical thinking and Excel techniques to support strategic decision-making.0
- Module 6: Automation with Macros and VBA BasicsIn the final module, you’ll learn to automate repetitive tasks using Excel macros and introductory VBA programming. Topics include recording macros, writing basic scripts, and creating custom functions to enhance productivity. Practical exercises focus on automating reporting, data processing, and dashboard updates. The capstone project involves developing a comprehensive automated business report, showcasing your ability to combine Excel analytics, visualization, and automation for professional business insights.0
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