Microsoft Excel Basics for Data Analysis
Harness the power of Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis
















Data is the new currency but analysing it in Excel has many challenges. In this intermediate course we look at a range of functions that can help us automate the process of cleaning and transforming the data, so it is ready for analysis. We will also look at using tables to automate processes and perform simple analysis. We will then link data sets using lookup functions and finally use pivot tables and pivot charts to perform a more detailed analysis which we will present in a dashboard.
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Microsoft Excel - Fundamentals (Virtual)
May 18, 2026 - May 19, 2026
9:00 AM to 12:15 PM AEST (Everyday)
$450 (EX GST) Microsoft Excel - Fundamentals (Virtual)
February 18, 2026 - February 19, 2026
9:30 AM to 12:45 PM AEDT (Everyday)
$410 (EX GST) Microsoft Excel - Intermediate (Virtual)
June 15, 2026 - June 16, 2026
9:00 AM to 12:15 PM AEST (Everyday)
$450 (EX GST) Microsoft Excel - Intermediate (Virtual)
March 19, 2026 - March 20, 2026
9:30 AM to 12:45 PM AEDT (Everyday)
$410 (EX GST) Microsoft Excel - Advanced (Virtual)
April 8, 2026 - April 9, 2026
9:00 AM to 12:15 PM AEST (Everyday)
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Learn more about Excel Basics for Data Analysis
Overview
Audience
Format
What's Included
CLEAN AND TRANSFORM DATA
- Joining text & changing case
- Splitting text values
- Cleaning and replacing text values
- Converting Data Types
- Date Functions for Data Enrichment
AGGREGATION FUNCTIONS
- Naming Ranges
- SUMIFS and COUNTIFS
TABLES
- Converting from a range to a table
- Customising tables and working with the total row
- Sorting and Filtering table data
- Slicers
- Automating processes with tables
LOOKUP FUNCTIONS
- VLOOKUP range lookup
- VLOOKUP exact match
PIVOT TABLES
- Analyse data with Pivot table reports
- Modify calculations within Pivots
- Change the formatting of PivotTables
- Group, Sort and Filter within PivotTables
INTERACTIVE DASHBOARDS
- Dashboard Design
- Create and add Pivot Charts
- Customise Pivots
- Add interactive filters using slicers
- Finish off with themes, graphics and hyperlink
Ideal for individual delegates who have specific requirements from the software, or where previous knowledge makes group training inappropriate. The pace and content can be adjusted to the individuals exact needs.
PREQUALIFICATIONS
Advanced Excel training is for people who can already create moderately complex spreadsheets and want to add more sophistication and automation. Candidates should have completed the Intermediate level, or feel competent they have an intermediate knowledge of Excel.
- This is a one-day program that can be delivered face-to-face or as two half-day virtual programs (MS TEAMS).
This workshop is not suitable for Mac Users. Should you have a Microsoft Office for Mac training requirement, please contact us for assistance.
- Extensive Learning & Reference Guides provided on USB
- Participation in the full day workshop
- Access to a Microsoft technical expert throughout and post the workshop
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- Rental cost to client $95+GST per laptop + transport
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- Running Office 365
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- OneNote
- Added only if required - MS Project, MS Visio

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