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Data Analytics with Advanced Excel Course

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Data Analytics with Advanced Excel Course Outline

Duration: 24 Hours
Level: Intermediate
Delivery Mode: Online/Offline
Tools Used: Microsoft Excel, Power Query, Power Pivot, Power BI

Module 1: Introduction to Data Analytics and Excel

  • What is Data Analytics?
  • The Role of Excel in Data Analytics
  • Overview of Excel’s Features for Data Analysis
  • Understanding Data Types and Data Structures
  • Setting Up Your Workspace for Data Analytics

Module 2: Advanced Excel Formulas and Functions

  • Essential Excel Functions for Data Analysis
    • VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH
    • IF, SUMIF, COUNTIF, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS
    • Logical Functions: AND, OR, IFERROR
    • Text Functions: TEXT, LEFT, RIGHT, MID, TRIM
  • Date and Time Functions: TODAY, DATE, YEAR, MONTH, DAY, NETWORKDAYS
  • Array Formulas for Complex Calculations

Module 3: Data Cleaning and Preparation in Excel

  • Identifying and Handling Missing Data
  • Removing Duplicates and Data Validation
  • Using Excel’s Data Tools for Cleaning: Text-to-Columns, Flash Fill
  • Working with Data Formats and Number Precision
  • Using Power Query for Advanced Data Cleaning
    • Importing Data from Various Sources
    • Filtering, Transforming, and Merging Data

Module 4: Data Visualization Techniques in Excel

  • Creating Dynamic and Interactive Charts
    • Bar Charts, Line Charts, Pie Charts, Histograms
    • Sparklines and Data Bars for Quick Insights
  • Formatting and Customizing Charts for Presentation
  • Using Conditional Formatting to Highlight Trends and Outliers
  • Creating Dashboards with Excel
    • Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
    • Slicers and Timeline Filters

Module 5: Advanced Data Analysis with PivotTables

  • Creating and Customizing PivotTables
  • Grouping and Summarizing Data
  • Calculating Percentages, Growth Rates, and Other KPIs
  • Using Multiple Consolidation Ranges in PivotTables
  • Creating PivotCharts for Interactive Data Visualization
  • Using Slicers and Filters in PivotTables for Interactive Analysis

Module 6: Introduction to Power Query and Power Pivot

  • Introduction to Power Query for Data Importing and Transformation
  • Using Power Query Editor to Clean and Organize Data
  • Working with Multiple Data Sources in Power Query
  • Introduction to Power Pivot for Data Modeling
  • Creating Relationships Between Tables in Power Pivot
  • Using Data Models to Analyze Complex Data Sets

Module 7: Advanced Excel Analytics Techniques

  • Goal Seek and Solver for Optimization Problems
  • Scenario Analysis and What-If Analysis
  • Using Excel’s Analysis Toolpak for Statistical Analysis
  • Regression Analysis and Trendlines
  • Descriptive Statistics and Distribution Analysis
  • Advanced Filtering with Advanced Filters and Data Subtotaling

Module 8: Introduction to Power BI and Integrating with Excel

  • Overview of Power BI and Its Capabilities
  • Connecting Excel to Power BI
  • Importing Excel Data Models into Power BI
  • Creating Interactive Dashboards with Power BI
  • Power BI Desktop vs Power BI Service
  • Basic Data Visualization in Power BI

Module 9: Final Project and Assessment

  • Apply Data Analytics Concepts to a Real-World Problem (e.g., Sales Analysis, Market Research)
  • Data Cleaning, Analysis, and Visualization Using Excel
  • Build a Final Interactive Dashboard or Report
  • Review and Optimize Excel Models for Best Practices
  • Final Exam and Viva
  • Certification from BACT IT Institute of Bangladesh.