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Master Excel Skills: Analyze, Automate & Visualize Data

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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7 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.9

12 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze datasets using Excel functions, Pivot Tables, and data validation techniques.

  • Apply What-If Analysis and scenario modeling to support informed business decisions.

  • Automate workflows using Macros and VBA fundamentals to improve efficiency and accuracy.

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December 2025

Assessments

11 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Advanced Excel Analytics, Automation & Data Analysis Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 3 modules in this course

Learners will analyze datasets, apply logical and lookup functions, visualize trends, evaluate scenarios, and automate workflows using macros. This course equips professionals with the essential Excel skills needed to solve real-world business problems with accuracy and speed.

Throughout the course, learners work with a practical case dataset, enabling them to apply concepts immediately in a realistic context. They will master foundational functions, build dynamic Pivot Tables, apply What-If Analysis for decision modeling, and strengthen data integrity through validation techniques. The course culminates in automation skills using Macros and VBA fundamentals, empowering learners to streamline repetitive tasks and create user-friendly Excel processes. What makes this course unique is its hands-on, industry-aligned approach, combining real data, step-by-step demonstrations, scenario modeling, and automation techniques typically used by analysts, managers, and finance professionals. By the end, learners will have the confidence and capability to handle complex datasets, build insightful reports, and automate daily tasksβ€”making them more efficient and competitive in any data-driven role.

This module builds a strong practical foundation in Excel by exploring essential logical functions, conditional formulas, lookup operations, and introductory data visualization techniques. Learners develop the core analytical skills needed to handle real-world datasets effectively.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videosβ€’Total 87 minutes
  • Case Study Overviewβ€’12 minutes
  • AND-OR β€’7 minutes
  • SUM-MOD-SUMIFβ€’10 minutes
  • SUMIFS-AVERAGEIF-AVERAGEIFSβ€’9 minutes
  • VLOOKUP-INDEX-MATCHβ€’9 minutes
  • HLOOKUP-LEFT-RIGHT-MID-LENβ€’12 minutes
  • Histogramβ€’10 minutes
  • Sparklinesβ€’5 minutes
  • Thermometer Chartβ€’7 minutes
  • Scatter Plotβ€’6 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Logic & Aggregation Essentialsβ€’30 minutes
  • Logic & Aggregation Essentialsβ€’10 minutes
  • Lookup Power Toolsβ€’10 minutes
  • Data Visualization Basicsβ€’10 minutes

This module advances learners into dynamic data analysis through Pivot Tables, What-If Analysis, Scenario Manager, and Data Tables. Learners develop the ability to evaluate outcomes, model scenarios, and improve data quality using practical Excel tools.

What's included

5 videos4 assignments

5 videosβ€’Total 38 minutes
  • Creating a Pivot Tableβ€’10 minutes
  • Advanced usage of Pivot Tablesβ€’6 minutes
  • Using What If Analysisβ€’6 minutes
  • Data Tablesβ€’8 minutes
  • Department Data Validationβ€’9 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Pivot Tables & Analytical Tools Masteryβ€’30 minutes
  • Pivot Table Fundamentalsβ€’10 minutes
  • Scenario & Sensitivity Analysisβ€’10 minutes
  • Data Quality & Validationβ€’10 minutes

This module equips learners with automation skills using Macros and VBA fundamentals. Through recording, editing, debugging, and enhancing macros, learners develop the ability to streamline repetitive tasks and build interactive, user-friendly Excel processes.

What's included

6 videos3 assignments

6 videosβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Introduction to Macrosβ€’8 minutes
  • Continuing with Macrosβ€’9 minutes
  • Running a Macroβ€’8 minutes
  • Recorder Problemsβ€’11 minutes
  • Using Message Boxesβ€’8 minutes
  • Message Box Statementβ€’6 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Automating Excel with Macrosβ€’30 minutes
  • Macro Essentialsβ€’10 minutes
  • Debugging & Enhancing Macrosβ€’10 minutes

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Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

I appreciate how well-structured and organized the course content is. It made learning Excel both efficient and enjoyable.

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The instructor explains complex formulas and features simply and clearly. Even advanced topics feel manageable.

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Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

The automation techniques taught in this course have saved me countless hours at work. Learning formulas, functions, and advanced tools was a game changer.

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