Advanced Data Analysis Using Excel

🧱 Course Modules & Topics

🔹 Module 1: Data Preparation and Cleaning

• Advanced data import (from text, web, databases)

• Data validation techniques

• Cleaning and transforming data using Power Query

• Dealing with missing, duplicate, or inconsistent data

🔹 Module 2: Advanced Excel Functions for Analysis

• Nested IF, INDEX-MATCH, XLOOKUP

• TEXT, DATE, and LOGICAL functions

• Statistical functions (AVERAGEIFS, COUNTIFS, STDEV, etc.)

• Dynamic named ranges and arrays

🔹 Module 3: Data Summarization with Pivot Tables

• Creating and customizing PivotTables

• Grouping, filtering, and drilling down data

• Calculated fields and PivotCharts

• Slicers and Timelines for interactive filtering

🔹 Module 4: Advanced Charting and Dashboards

• Combo charts, dynamic charts, and conditional formatting

• Sparklines and KPI indicators

• Building interactive dashboards with form controls

• Linking charts to PivotTables or data models

🔹 Module 5: What-If Analysis and Modeling

• Scenario Manager, Goal Seek, and Data Tables

• Forecasting and trend analysis

• Sensitivity analysis for business planning

• Solver for optimization problems

🔹 Module 6: Power Query and Power Pivot

• Introduction to Power Query Editor

• Merging and appending queries

• Creating data models using Power Pivot

• DAX basics: Calculated columns, measures, and KPIs

🔹 Module 7: Automating Reports with Macros (Optional)

• Recording simple macros

• Automating repetitive tasks

• Introduction to VBA for advanced users

🔹 Module 8: Final Project

• Choose one real-world dataset (e.g., sales, HR, finance)

• Apply advanced functions, PivotTables, charts, and modeling

• Build an interactive dashboard and summary report

• Present insights and recommendations