How to Use Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis

CloudSwyft Global Systems, Inc.

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Start Date: 04 Jan, 2021
2 weeks
Study Content: Videos

Improve your skills using Microsoft Excel and associated Excel features, to better report and analyse your data.

Course Fee: Free

Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility

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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Discover the foundations of data analysis using the latest in Microsoft Excel

From transport to finance, everyday activities are increasingly leaving digital footprints that are transforming the workplace. Data analytics is the study of this ‘big data’.

As the world is becoming ever more data-driven, many employers are increasingly searching for people with analytical skills. The global data analytics market is expected to grow by 30% from 2020 to 2023, offering a huge number of employment opportunities. Build your skills in data analytics and Microsoft Excel to find an entry into this thriving industry and create a rewarding and lucrative career.

Learn how to analyse data in Microsoft Excel

You’ll learn how to perform data analysis by creating pivot tables in Microsoft Excel which is one of the most popular features in Excel. You’ll see the power of Excel pivots in action and their ability to summarise data in flexible ways, enabling quick exploration of data to produce useful insights from your accumulated data.

Uncover essential Excel functions and formulas

You’ll also learn how Excel formulas can be used to aggregate data to create useful reports across a multitude of business functions. These skills will help you to create dashboards and report hierarchical data. You’ll even be able to find anomalies within your data, to prevent mistakes in reporting.

Create charts and data visualisations in Excel

Once you’ve analysed your data, you’ll need to present it to your stakeholders. You’ll learn how to create a variety of charts and visualisations so that your data analysis work can make a real impact.

As part of this course, you’ll have access to a dedicated lab environment with the latest Microsoft Excel application and tools to complete exercises and activities, all powered by CloudSwyft.

This course is for anybody who would like to improve their data analysis skills and start using Microsoft Excel more effectively. This may include aspiring data analysts, software developers, engineers, or new managers who need to brush up on their analytics.

Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

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