Overview
Build confidence in data analysis with Excel and develop practical data skills to support better business decisions.
Syllabus
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- Introduction to Excel for Business
-- Overview of Excel interface and functionalities
-- Basics of data entry and formatting
-- Essential keyboard shortcuts
- Data Cleaning and Preparation
-- Identifying and removing duplicates
-- Handling missing values and data inconsistencies
-- Using text functions to clean data
- Basic Formulas and Functions
-- Understanding cell references and basic operators
-- Introduction to key functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MIN, MAX)
-- Using logical functions (IF, AND, OR)
- Data Analysis Techniques
-- Sorting and filtering data
-- Creating and using PivotTables
-- Conditional formatting for data insights
- Data Visualization
-- Introduction to charts and graphs
-- Creating bar, line, and pie charts
-- Using Sparklines for quick insights
- Introduction to Advanced Excel Features
-- Overview of Excel tables
-- Using VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP functions
-- Intro to basic macro recording
- Practical Applications and Case Studies
-- Real-world business scenarios and data sets
-- Hands-on exercises and projects
-- Recap and Q&A session
- Final Assessment and Project
-- Consolidating learned skills in a capstone project
-- Individual feedback and areas for improvement
-- Certificate of completion and next steps in learning
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