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Excel Charts and Pivot Tables

Excel Charts and Pivot Tables

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Learn how to create and customize various types of charts in Excel to represent data effectively.

  • Master pivot tables to analyze and summarize large datasets for deeper insights.

  • Develop skills in creating advanced data visualizations like combination charts and gauge charts.

  • Understand how to add trendlines, error bars, and sparklines to enhance your Excel charts.

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January 2026

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3 assignments

Taught in English

There are 2 modules in this course

Unlock the power of data visualization and analysis with Excel! In this course, you will learn how to create various types of charts and pivot tables to turn raw data into actionable insights. From basic column and pie charts to complex combination and gauge charts, you’ll gain the skills to represent data visually in a way that tells a compelling story. As you progress, you will also master pivot tables, including techniques for grouping, filtering, and creating multi-level data analysis to enhance your decision-making.

Throughout the course, you will follow a structured journey, first mastering Excel’s charting tools, including column, line, bar, and scatter charts. You’ll then delve into advanced chart options such as combination and gauge charts, and learn how to add trendlines and error bars for more in-depth analysis. The course also covers pivot tables in detail, where you will learn to structure and filter data, create calculated fields, and use slicers to make data analysis more dynamic. By the end, you will be capable of confidently navigating Excel’s powerful features and applying them to real-world data analysis tasks. This course is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their Excel skills for data visualization and analysis. It is suitable for beginners looking to learn the basics as well as intermediate users wanting to deepen their knowledge of Excel's advanced charting and pivot table functions. No prior advanced Excel knowledge is required, but familiarity with basic Excel functions is helpful. The course is designed to accommodate all skill levels. By the end of the course, you will be able to create and customize various chart types, build and update pivot tables, use slicers for interactive data filtering, and generate advanced visualizations that inform key business decisions.

In this module, we will guide you through creating and customizing different types of charts in Excel, such as column, line, pie, and scatter plots. You'll learn how to visualize your data to uncover trends, correlations, and insights while mastering advanced charting techniques like error bars, sparklines, and combination charts. By the end of this module, you will be able to create charts that clearly communicate your data's story and enhance your analytical reports.

What's included

15 videos1 reading

15 videosβ€’Total 25 minutes
  • Chartsβ€’2 minutes
  • Column Chartβ€’1 minute
  • Line Chartβ€’2 minutes
  • Pie Chartβ€’2 minutes
  • Bar Chartβ€’1 minute
  • Area Chartβ€’1 minute
  • Scatter Plotβ€’1 minute
  • Data Seriesβ€’2 minutes
  • Axesβ€’2 minutes
  • Chart Sheetβ€’1 minute
  • Trendlineβ€’2 minutes
  • Error Barsβ€’1 minute
  • Sparklinesβ€’3 minutes
  • Combination Chartβ€’1 minute
  • Gauge Chartβ€’3 minutes
1 readingβ€’Total 10 minutes
  • Full Course Resourceβ€’10 minutes

In this module, we will introduce you to the powerful world of pivot tables in Excel, teaching you how to quickly summarize and analyze large datasets. You'll learn how to group items, build multi-level tables, and use advanced features like pivot charts and slicers for interactive reporting. By the end of this module, you'll be equipped with the skills to turn complex data into insightful, actionable reports.

What's included

9 videos3 assignments

9 videosβ€’Total 16 minutes
  • Tablesβ€’2 minutes
  • Pivot Tablesβ€’3 minutes
  • Group Pivot Table Itemsβ€’1 minute
  • Multi-level Pivot Tableβ€’2 minutes
  • Frequency Distributionβ€’1 minute
  • Pivot Chartβ€’1 minute
  • Slicersβ€’2 minutes
  • Update Pivot Tableβ€’2 minutes
  • Calculated Field/Itemβ€’2 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 90 minutes
  • Data Analysis - Pivot Tables - Chart - Assessmentβ€’15 minutes
  • Full Course Assessmentβ€’60 minutes
  • Full Course Practice Assessmentβ€’15 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

Excel Charts and Pivot Tables are essential tools for anyone working with data. Charts allow you to create visual representations of your data, making trends and comparisons easier to understand. Pivot tables, on the other hand, help organize and analyze large datasets by summarizing and restructuring information. These tools are highly relevant in fields such as data analysis, finance, marketing, and business intelligence, where data-driven decisions are crucial.

This course covers the basics and advanced features of Excel’s charting and pivot table functionalities. You'll learn how to create different types of charts, such as column, line, pie, and scatter plots, to visualize your data effectively. Additionally, the course will guide you through creating pivot tables, grouping data, and using features like slicers and calculated fields to perform detailed data analysis.

After completing the course, you'll be able to create a wide range of Excel charts to visualize data clearly and analyze complex datasets using pivot tables. You'll also be able to customize charts with trendlines, error bars, and sparklines, and use pivot tables for grouping, summarizing, and filtering large datasets. These skills will enhance your ability to present and interpret data in any professional setting.

This course does not require any prior advanced Excel knowledge, but familiarity with basic Excel functions such as entering data into cells, navigating spreadsheets, and using basic formulas will be helpful. If you are already comfortable with these basics, this course will help you build more advanced Excel skills in data visualization and analysis.

This course is designed for anyone looking to improve their Excel skills, especially those who need to visualize and analyze data efficiently. It is ideal for professionals in fields like business analysis, finance, marketing, or data science, as well as students or anyone who works with data in Excel and wants to enhance their ability to communicate insights visually.

The course consists of approximately 1 hour of video content, allowing you to quickly grasp the key concepts of Excel charts and pivot tables. Depending on your pace, you can complete the course in a single session or spread it out over a few days to practice each skill in more depth.

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.

If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

This course is currently available only to learners who have paid or received financial aid, when available.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Financial aid available,