Excel for Business Analysts

Welcome to the comprehensive “Excel for Business Analysts” course, designed to equip you with essential skills for practical data analysis and decision-making in the business world. Throughout this program, you will delve into various Excel features and functions tailored to empower you as a proficient business analyst.

Beginning with an introduction to business analysis, you’ll navigate the basics, including fundamental formulas and referencing techniques. Master the art of merging and looking up data, utilizing VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and INDEX-MATCH, and enhancing your ability to make informed decisions.

Explore the power of IF functions for conditional logic, nested IFs, and error handling, gaining confidence in handling diverse data scenarios. Learn data preparation techniques, including text functions, Flash Fill, and data standardization, setting the stage for effective analysis.

Dive into PivotTables and PivotCharts for dynamic data summarization and visualization, followed by creating compelling charts and interactive dashboards. Uncover forecasting tools, additional Excel functions, and advanced techniques such as regression and what-if analysis.

By the course’s end, you should have a robust skill set, enabling you to apply conditional formatting, work with functions like INDIRECT and OFFSET, and perform what-if analyses using Goal Seek, Scenario Manager, Data Tables, and Solver. Enroll now to gain a competitive edge in business analysis, elevating your Excel proficiency and analytical capabilities.

In this course, students will learn how to:

• Merge data with VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, and XLOOKUP proficiently.
• Apply logic using IF, IFS, IFERROR, SUMIF, and COUNTIF for precise analysis.
• Master text functions (SEARCH, LEFT, RIGHT, MID) for efficient data splitting.
• Standardize and clean data systematically for optimal analysis readiness.
• Utilize PivotTable for effective and insightful data analysis techniques.
• Apply slicers skillfully to extract specific information from your dataset.
• Create impactful visualizations using PivotCharts for clear analysis display.
• Implement forecast sheets and conduct linear forecasting and forecast s
• Utilize conditional formatting to emphasize crucial areas within your data.
• Explore histograms and regression for advanced data analysis insights.
• Fill data gaps with Goal Seek, Scenario Manager, and Solver techniques confidently.

WHAT YOU GET

Certificate of Completion

• Earn a certificate each time you complete a course.
• Showcase your commitment to continuous growth and professional development.
• Impress potential employers.
• Enhance your professional profile.
• Available in PDF format to Download or Print.

INSTRUCTOR

Deborah Ashby

Meet Deb, your go-to guide in the exciting world of Excel and beyond! With her infectious enthusiasm and razor-sharp expertise, she's on a quest to turn everyone into Excel wizards. Deb doesn't just stop at Excel, though. She'll lead you through the fascinating realms of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft 365 apps, helping businesses and individuals alike to unlock their full potential. But she's no ordinary trainer. Boasting an impressive track record of over 25 years and revered by past and current learners alike, Deb's teaching prowess is unparalleled. To top it off, she's a proud recipient of the coveted Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award. Buckle up and join Deb on this exhilarating learning journey!