Mastering Advanced Pivot Tables in Excel
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Mastering Advanced Pivot Tables in Excel
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What you'll learn
Import and prepare data for advanced pivot table analysis.
Create, manipulate, and customize pivot tables and charts.
Apply advanced filtering, sorting, and conditional formatting techniques.
Build interactive dashboards with slicers, timelines, and dynamic visuals.
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There are 13 modules in this course
Updated in May 2025.
This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the full potential of Excel with this comprehensive course on advanced pivot tables. Gain the skills to analyze data like a pro, create dynamic dashboards, and uncover valuable insights. From mastering data import techniques to designing visually impactful pivot charts, this course equips you with the tools to elevate your Excel expertise to new heights. Your journey begins with a thorough recap of pivot table basics before diving into advanced data preparation techniques such as cleaning, formatting, and importing data from various sources. Next, you’ll learn to create and manipulate pivot tables, customize layouts, and handle error values effectively. As you progress, you’ll explore advanced sorting, filtering, and formatting options to transform your data into actionable insights. The course emphasizes practical learning with hands-on exercises, covering essential skills like slicer management, calculated fields, and conditional formatting. You’ll also master pivot charts and dashboard creation, ensuring you’re prepared to deliver professional-grade reports and visualizations. Ideal for professionals and students alike, this course is tailored for those with a basic understanding of pivot tables who are looking to elevate their proficiency. Whether you’re in finance, marketing, HR, or any data-driven field, these lessons are your key to efficient and impactful data analysis.
In this module, we will introduce you to the world of advanced pivot tables in Excel. We’ll begin with an overview of what makes pivot tables so powerful and review key concepts to ensure you have a solid foundation to build upon.
What's included
2 videos2 readings1 assignment
2 videos•Total 17 minutes
- Introduction to Specialization •4 minutes
- Pivot Tables Recap•13 minutes
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction to the Course 'Mastering Advanced Pivot Tables in Excel'•15 minutes
- Full Specialization Resources•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Advanced Pivot Tables: Introduction - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore how to import data from external sources into Excel for use in pivot tables. You’ll learn techniques for importing text files and Access data, followed by hands-on exercises to solidify your understanding.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 23 minutes
- Importing Data from a Text File•10 minutes
- Importing Data from Access•8 minutes
- Exercise•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Advanced Pivot Tables: Importing Data - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on preparing your data for effective analysis. You will learn how to clean and format your datasets, transforming raw data into a structure suitable for pivot table use.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 37 minutes
- Cleaning Data•18 minutes
- Tabular Data•16 minutes
- Exercise•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Advanced Pivot Tables: Preparing Data for Analysis - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will dive into creating and manipulating pivot tables. You’ll master techniques like grouping data, combining multiple worksheets, and customizing layouts to craft insightful reports.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
6 videos•Total 56 minutes
- Creating and Manipulating a Pivot Table•12 minutes
- Combining Data from Multiple Worksheets•12 minutes
- Grouping and Ungrouping•11 minutes
- Report Layouts•11 minutes
- Formatting the Error Values and Empty Cells•8 minutes
- Exercise•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Advanced Pivot Tables: Creating and Manipulating Pivot Tables - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore various formatting techniques for pivot tables. You will learn how to apply styles, create custom formats, and practice these skills through hands-on exercises.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 30 minutes
- Pivot Table Styles•12 minutes
- Custom Number Formatting•16 minutes
- Exercise•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Advanced Pivot Tables: Formatting a Pivot Table - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will cover the value field settings in pivot tables. You’ll learn to summarize and transform data views using advanced configurations and practice these skills to reinforce learning.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 22 minutes
- Summarizing Values•11 minutes
- Show Values As•9 minutes
- Exercise•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Advanced Pivot Tables: Value Field Settings - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on sorting and filtering pivot table data. You’ll gain expertise in advanced techniques to isolate and organize data efficiently and effectively.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 25 minutes
- Advanced Sorting•9 minutes
- Advanced Filtering•14 minutes
- Exercise•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Advanced Pivot Tables: Sorting and Filtering - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore interactive features of pivot tables. You’ll learn to enhance user experience with slicers, timelines, and workbook protections, and practice these skills in exercises.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 37 minutes
- Inserting and Formatting Slicers•14 minutes
- Inserting and Formatting Timelines•7 minutes
- Connecting Slicers to Multiple Pivot Tables•8 minutes
- Using Slicers in a Protected Workbook•6 minutes
- Exercise•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Advanced Pivot Tables: Interacting with a Pivot Table - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on advanced calculations in pivot tables. You’ll explore calculated fields, items, and the GETPIVOTDATA function to maximize your analytical capabilities.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 43 minutes
- Creating a Calculated Field•8 minutes
- Creating a Calculated Item•8 minutes
- Solve Order and List Formulas•11 minutes
- GETPIVOTDATA•9 minutes
- Exercise•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Advanced Pivot Tables: Calculations - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will cover the creation and formatting of pivot charts. You’ll learn to craft dynamic, interactive visualizations and practice using these tools to enhance your data presentations.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
7 videos•Total 87 minutes
- Creating a Pivot Chart•12 minutes
- Formatting a Pivot Chart - Part 1•16 minutes
- Formatting a Pivot Chart - Part 2•15 minutes
- Creating a Map Chart Using Pivot Data•12 minutes
- Creating a Dynamic Chart Title•14 minutes
- Include a Sparkline with a Pivot Table•11 minutes
- Exercise•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Advanced Pivot Tables: Pivot Charts - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore advanced conditional formatting techniques. You’ll learn to emphasize data patterns and use slicers to enhance conditional formatting for pivot tables.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videos•Total 29 minutes
- Highlighting Cell Rules•10 minutes
- Graphical Conditional Formats•10 minutes
- Conditional Formatting and Slicers•6 minutes
- Exercise•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Advanced Pivot Tables: Conditional Formatting - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through creating interactive dashboards. You’ll learn to combine pivot tables, charts, and dynamic elements to craft compelling analytical tools.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videos•Total 45 minutes
- Creating an Interactive Dashboard - Part 1•23 minutes
- Creating an Interactive Dashboard - Part 2•14 minutes
- Updating Pivot Charts and PivotTables•4 minutes
- Exercise•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Advanced Pivot Tables: Dashboards - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will summarize the entire course, revisiting key concepts and techniques. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of how to apply your advanced pivot table skills in practical situations.
What's included
1 video1 reading2 assignments
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Summary•1 minute
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Conclusion to the Course 'Mastering Advanced Pivot Tables in Excel'•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 75 minutes
- Full Course Assessment •60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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