Overview
Master the art of creating interactive business dashboards in Excel with step-by-step guidance on data structuring, formulas, pivot tables, and effective visualization techniques.
Syllabus
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- Introduction to Business Dashboards
-- Definition and importance of dashboards in business
-- Overview of Excel's capabilities for dashboard creation
- Data Structuring for Dashboards
-- Importing and cleaning data in Excel
-- Organizing data for analysis
-- Creating consistent data models
- Excel Formulas for Dashboard Design
-- Essential formulas for data analysis
--- SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, etc.
--- Logical functions: IF, AND, OR
-- Advanced formulas for dynamic dashboards
--- VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
--- INDEX and MATCH
--- Using named ranges
- Pivot Tables and Charts
-- Creating pivot tables for data summarization
-- Designing pivot charts for dynamic interaction
-- Slicers and timelines for user-friendly dashboards
- Visualizing Data Effectively
-- Principles of data visualization
-- Selecting appropriate chart types
-- Designing interactive charts and graphs
- Dashboard Design Best Practices
-- Layout and design principles for clarity and impact
-- Using themes and formatting options
-- Managing and updating dashboards efficiently
- Advanced Dashboard Features
-- Creating interactive elements with buttons and dropdowns
-- Utilizing Excel's What-If Analysis tools
-- Introduction to Excel Macros for automation
- Case Studies and Applied Projects
-- Analyzing real-world business dashboard examples
-- Hands-on project: Design a complete business dashboard
- Wrap-up and Next Steps
-- Review of key concepts and skills
-- Tips for continuous learning and improvement in dashboard creation
-- Resources for further study and practice
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