Advanced MS Excel Skills Training Course

Course Category : Information Technology

This advanced programme equips participants with powerful MS Excel skills, enabling them to perform complex analysis, build dynamic models, automate workflows, and create intelligent dashboards that support high-level decision-making in modern business environments.
Duration: 05 Training Days
Level: Advanced

Introduction

Microsoft Excel remains one of the most essential tools in today’s business landscape, empowering analysts, managers, and professionals to process data, build financial models, automate tasks, and produce insightful reports. As organisations increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, mastering advanced Excel skills has become critical for achieving operational excellence and professional advancement.
This advanced course allows participants to dive deep into Excel’s powerful capabilities, exploring advanced formulas, pivot analyses, data modelling, automation through macros, and the utilisation of Power Query and Power Pivot. It emphasises practical techniques for transforming raw data into actionable insights and creating dynamic dashboards that enhance organisational intelligence.
Through structured hands-on learning and real-world applications, participants will develop a high level of proficiency, gaining the confidence to handle complex datasets, optimise workflows, and leverage Excel as a strategic tool across diverse business functions..

Targeted Specializations

  • Financial analysts and business analysts
  • Project and operations managers
  • Marketing and HR professionals
  • Engineers and technical analysts
  • Academics, researchers, and data specialists
  • IT and business consultants
  • Professionals in financial modelling and forecasting
  • Entrepreneurs and executive assistants
  • Compliance, quality, and organisational analysts
  • Sales professionals and account managers
  • Statisticians and data scientists

Targeted Skills

  • Mastery of advanced formulas and complex functions
  • Data modelling with PivotTables and Power Query
  • Financial and predictive modelling techniques
  • Building dynamic and interactive dashboards
  • Task automation using Macros and VBA
  • Statistical analysis and professional reporting
  • Data cleaning, transformation, and consolidation
  • Applying business-analysis best practices
  • Integrating multi-source datasets
  • Workflow optimisation and decision enhancement

Expected Outcomes

  • Develop the ability to manage and analyse large and complex datasets.
  • Master a broad range of advanced Excel tools and capabilities.
  • Build interactive dashboards that support decision-making.
  • Use global best-practice techniques in Power Query and Power Pivot.
  • Apply advanced financial modelling and statistical analysis.
  • Automate repetitive tasks to increase productivity and reduce errors.
  • Design professional reports that communicate insights clearly.
  • Improve data quality, organisation, and analytical accuracy.
  • Prepare for recognised advanced Excel certification.
  • Elevate individual and organisational performance through precise data analysis.

Training Topics Index

  • Introduction to advanced Excel capabilities
  • Practical exercises using advanced formulas and functions
  • Advanced data manipulation and transformation tools
  • Professional data visualisation and charts
  • Introduction to macros and automation

  • Enhancing business operations with Excel
  • Improving decision-making through analytics
  • Financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting
  • Project management and tracking with Excel
  • Collaboration and data-sharing techniques

  • Mastering advanced formulas and complex calculations
  • Data analysis using PivotTables and statistical methods
  • Creating dynamic dashboards and interactive reports
  • Leveraging Power Query and Power Pivot
  • Workbook customisation and advanced formatting

  • Understanding certification requirements
  • Practice exams and readiness assessments
  • Exam-preparation techniques and time management
  • Reviewing essential concepts and best practices
  • Access to support and certification resources

  • Real-world use cases across various industries
  • Case studies on data-driven decisions
  • Customising Excel tools for business challenges
  • Collaboration and data-sharing for organisational impact
  • Leveraging Excel certification for career growth

Course Features

  • Modern and practical content
  • Real-world examples and leadership exercises
  • Pre- and post-course assessments to measure impact
  • Accredited certificate with QR code verification

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