Introduction
This data analysis training program will enhance your ability to analyze big data and professionally visualize results. Expand your skills and knowledge to build a sophisticated spreadsheet, use What-If analyses, manipulate PivotTables, apply functions, and use the advanced features of Excel to make and present better business decisions.
In this data analysis using excel training course, you will use advanced Excel techniques to build sophisticated spreadsheets. You learn to perform "what if" analyses, leverage features and apply functions, manipulate PivotTables to analyze large amounts of data, and present your results to make better business decisions for planning and budgeting. You also learn how to automate processes and enhance worksheet models.
Course Objectives
This course will focus in:
- Leverage features of Microsoft Excel to facilitate business decisions
- Develop intelligent worksheets to quickly identify KPIs
- Perform "what-if" analyses for developing budget and project plans
- Summarize and analyze large amounts of data using PivotTables and Excel features
- Automate Excel processes
- Continue learning and face new challenges with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching
Prerequisites
Experience with Excel fundamentals at the level of Introduction to Microsoft Excel.
This course applies to all versions of Excel. However, there are references to dynamic array functions that are only available in Excel 365 and Excel 2021 and later.
Course Outlines
Troubleshooting and Enhancing Professional Workbooks
- Deciphering and correcting functions for data integrity
- Accurately interpreting calculations
- Implementing Names to enhance your workbook model
- Monitoring KPIs using conditional formatting
Analyzing Data with Functions
- Summarizing business data with functions
- Identifying the correct statistical function to aid analysis
- Applying basic financial functions
- Differentiating serial dates and date presentations
- Calculating the number of working days
Controlling calculations and nested formulas
- Interpreting data variations with the IF function
- Streamlining calculations with referencing
- Developing nested functions for multiple conditions
- Capturing information with lookup functions
- Applying techniques to implement and troubleshoot nested calculations
Optimizing Workbook Models with "What-If" Analysis
Planning for contingencies
- Managing variables in worksheets with Scenarios
- Comparing and contrasting different data sets with Scenarios reports
Quantifying variables in a workbook model
- Determining the magnitude of a variable with Goal Seek to achieve an end value
- Calculating the optimum variable values in a worksheet model with Solver
Summarizing Business Information
Organizing workbooks and links
- Arranging multiple workbooks with Workspaces
- Managing external links
Consolidating ranges
- Building 3D formulas to analyze worksheet data
- Summarizing multiple sources of Excel information into one worksheet
Formulating Decisions from Database Information
Distilling data sets for data analysis
- Defining the architecture of an Excel data set
- Managing multiple data sets on a single worksheet with the Table feature
- Extracting unique lists of records from an Excel data set with the Advanced Filter
- Analyzing data sets with filters and aggregation
Interpreting and refining data with PivotTables
- Defining data summaries interactively
- Summarizing data sets with grouping and aggregation
- Comparing related totals dynamically
Visualizing and exploring PivotTable reports
- Filtering details with Report Filters and Slicers
- Presenting PivotTable reports effectively with Pivot Charts
- Examining data patterns with Sparklines
Enhancing Excel Usage with Macros
Automating repetitive tasks
- Simplifying complex tasks and reducing errors
- Bulletproofing routine editing and formatting
- Invoking macros with Form controls
About Madrid
Madrid is a city that combines its enduring history with its cosmopolitan atmosphere to create a destination that favored amongst tourists from around the world. This is a city that is very much bursting at the seams with life and its vibrant atmosphere, cultural attractions and connection with history ensure travelers have everything they could possibly want from a European city break. At the end of a flight to Madrid, there are sites to see, picturesque streets to roam and, of course, excellent shopping opportunities to explore. Visitors can immerse themselves in Madrid's fantastic local culture, its peerless art scene and world acclaimed fine dining. In fact, there is very little that Madrid doesn't have to offer.
Things to do and places to visit in Madrid
The only problem travelers will encounter during their visit to Madrid is knowing what to do first. Sampling the mouth-watering tapas, strolling through one of the many excellent museums or even simply soaking up the atmosphere are all excellent options. Spend a sunny day wandering through the splendid squares or marvel at the intricate architecture of the churches.With so many options, flights to Madrid are great for people of any age or inclination.
When visiting Madrid, be sure to:
- See the superb collection of art is the Museo del Prado.
- Stroll down the Gran Via.
- Enjoy the atmosphere of the Plaza Mayor.
- Wander through the stunning gardens of the Parque del Buen Retiro.
- See the beautiful mansion of the Museo Lazaro Galdiano.
- Find quirky fashions in the Fuencarral market.
- Try some of the many different tapas dishes.
- Visit the statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza in the Plaza de Espana.
- See the breathtaking Basilica de San Francisco El Grande.
- Wander the Casa de Campo park, which is five times the size of Central Park.
- Shop in the luxury boutiques of the Golden Mile.
- Look for bargains at the El Rasto flea market.
- See Picasso's Guernica in the Reina Sofia museum.
- Snack on churros with chocolate.