Advanced Excel for Data Analysis & Reporting
Master advanced Excel tools, formulas, dashboards, and automation in 4 weeks to create impactful data reports and actionable business insights.
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Cognovera
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The Advanced Excel for Data Analysis & Reporting program is an intensive 4-week training designed to equip learners with professional-level Excel skills for business analytics, reporting, and decision-making. This hands-on course covers advanced formulas, data cleaning, PivotTables, dashboards, and automation using macros. By the end, learners will be able to transform raw data into meaningful insights, create interactive dashboards, and streamline reporting processes for any industry.
Week 1: Advanced Excel Fundamentals & Data Management
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Day 1: Introduction to Advanced Excel Features & Interface Customization -
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Day 2: Data Entry, Cleaning, and Validation Techniques
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Day 3: Sorting, Filtering, and Advanced Filter Options
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4
Day 4: Named Ranges, Tables, and Structured References
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5
Day 5: Hands-on Project – Cleaning & Organizing Sales Data
Week 2: Advanced Formulas & Functions
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6
Day 1: Logical Functions (IF, IFS, AND, OR, IFERROR)
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7
Day 2: Lookup & Reference Functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH)
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8
Day 3: Text Functions (TEXT, LEFT, RIGHT, MID, TRIM, CONCAT, TEXTJOIN)
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9
Day 4: Date & Time Functions, Math & Statistical Functions
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10
Day 5: Mini Project – Automating Data Analysis with Formulas
Week 3: Data Analysis Tools & Pivot Reporting
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11
Day 1: Introduction to PivotTables & PivotCharts
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Day 2: Grouping, Filtering, and Slicers in PivotTables
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Day 3: Calculated Fields & PivotTable Customization
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14
Day 4: Using Excel’s Data Analysis Toolpak (Descriptive Stats, Regression, etc.)
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Day 5: Mini Project – Interactive Sales & Performance Dashboard
Week 4: Automation, Dashboarding & Reporting
Do I need to be an Excel expert to join?
No, but you should know basic Excel functions and navigation.
Will I learn PivotTables and Dashboards?
Yes, the course covers PivotTables, PivotCharts, and interactive dashboards in depth.
Do I need VBA experience?
No, we’ll introduce you to macros and basic VBA for automation.
Will I get practice datasets?
Yes, we provide real-world datasets for hands-on learning.
Is the certification recognized by employers?
Yes, Advanced Excel skills are highly valued across industries.
Skills You Will Learn
- Advanced Excel formulas and functions
- Data cleaning and transformation techniques
- Creating PivotTables and PivotCharts
- Building interactive dashboards
- Automating reports with macros and basic VBA
- Applying conditional formatting for insights
- Using Data Analysis Toolpak for statistical analysis
- Designing professional business reports
- Combining multiple datasets with lookup functions
- Applying best practices for data visualization
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Course details
Lectures
20
Level
Intermediate
Basic info
- Course Name: Advanced Excel for Data Analysis & Reporting
- Duration: 4 Weeks (5 Days/Week)
- Mode: Online / Classroom / Hybrid
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
- Assessment: Weekly Projects, Quizzes, Final Capstone Project
- Certification: Advanced Excel for Data Analysis & Reporting Certification
- Tools Covered: Microsoft Excel (Latest Version), Excel Data Analysis Toolpak
Course requirements
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, charts, formatting)
- Access to Microsoft Excel (2016 or later recommended)
- Basic understanding of data concepts (helpful but not mandatory)
Intended audience
- Business professionals who create reports and analyze data
- Data analysts and aspiring analysts
- Students seeking to improve job readiness with Excel skills
- Financial, sales, and marketing professionals
- Anyone wanting to enhance data visualization and reporting skills
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