Everyone wants confidence in outcomes

Data is everywhere, but having data doesn't mean you know what it's telling you.
Every day, professionals work with spreadsheets full of information, yet many struggle to turn that information into meaningful answers. That's where PivotTables, charts, and dashboards make a difference.
This course teaches you how to move beyond simply storing and organizing data in Excel. You'll learn to ask better questions, summarize large datasets, identify patterns, and create visual reports that help others understand what the data is saying.
You don't have to be a data analyst to benefit from these skills. Whether you're managing projects, tracking performance, reviewing budgets, or preparing reports for leadership, knowing how to turn data into useful information makes you more valuable in your role.
The goal isn't just to learn Excel features. It's to learn how to use data to answer questions, communicate findings, and make better decisions.
Move beyond simply working with spreadsheets and start using data to answer questions, identify trends, and communicate meaningful insights.
Recognize how datasets can answer real business questions.
Organize information to make analysis easier and more accurate.
Transform large amounts of data into understandable summaries.
Create PivotTables to summarize and explore information.
Compare categories, identify patterns, and investigate trends.
Use filters, grouping, and calculations to answer specific questions.
Select appropriate charts to communicate different types of information.
Build and format charts and Pivot Charts for clarity.
Highlight important findings through effective visual presentation.
Combine PivotTables and charts into organized reports.
Use slicers and filters to explore information interactively.
Create dashboards that help others monitor performance and results.
Approach datasets with questions rather than assumptions.
Explore different views of the same data to uncover useful information.
Recognize relationships, exceptions, and patterns worth investigating.
Translate analysis into information others can understand.
Present results using clear charts, summaries, and dashboards.
Support workplace discussions and decisions with data-driven evidence.

Everything you read next is what I do for a living, and I am incredibly proud of
The Everyday Excel User - You work with spreadsheets regularly but know there's more you could be doing with your data.
The Professional Responsible for Reporting. You're responsible for tracking results, preparing , or answering questions about performance.
The Aspiring Data Professional.You're interested in developing data analytics skills but aren't sure where to begin.

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5 live sessions • 10 lessons • 3 projects
Nov
23
Learn to create calculations using Excel formulas, cell references, and built-in functions. Explore AutoSum, IntelliSense, and date functions through practical exercises.
Working with Formulas
PRACTICE - Is Adventure Company Ready to Expand?
Using Excel's Built in Functions and Support
Formula Palette when you don’t know the syntax
PRACTICE - Explore Functions with the Formula Palette (fx)
Quick Auto calculation without formulas.
Setup AutoCalculate
Explore relative and absolute references, link data across worksheets, and use named ranges. Learn techniques for building reliable calculations and troubleshooting formulas.
Understanding Cell References in Excel
Working with Dates and Date Functions
Nov
24
Learn how Excel evaluates conditions using IF, AND, and OR. Build formulas that test values, return results, and support everyday decisions with data.
Logical Functions and Decision-Making
Explore how lookup functions help you find and return information from your datasets. Practice matching values and retrieving related data using Excel.
Finding Data with Lookup Functions
Bring logical tests and lookup techniques together to solve practical data problems. Build formulas that evaluate conditions and return useful information.
Combining Logic and Lookups
Dec
2
Working With Data Commands
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