Course Overview
Excel remains one of the most powerful tools for business analysis and decision-making. This Advanced Excel Analytics for Decision-Making Training Course helps professionals move beyond basic functions to apply advanced formulas, pivot tables, what-if analysis, and dynamic dashboards to solve real business challenges.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in designing robust data models, automating workflows, and applying statistical and analytical techniques directly in Excel. Through case-based exercises, they will learn how to structure data for clarity, uncover trends, and present decision-ready insights.
By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped to use Excel not just as a spreadsheet, but as a strategic analytics platform for effective decision-making.
Course Benefits
Gain proficiency in advanced Excel functions and formulas
Build interactive dashboards and visualizations
Apply scenario and sensitivity analysis for decision-making
Automate tasks with Excel tools to save time
Improve data-driven decision-making with confidence
Course Objectives
Apply advanced formulas and functions for analytics
Use pivot tables and charts for deeper insights
Perform data modeling for strategic decisions
Apply scenario and what-if analysis effectively
Automate repetitive tasks with Excel tools
Build dashboards that communicate insights clearly
Use Excel analytics to support organizational decision-making
Training Methodology
The course uses a practical, hands-on approach with guided exercises, case studies, and real-world data sets. Participants will practice every concept directly in Excel to ensure immediate workplace application.
Target Audience
Business analysts and decision-makers
Finance and accounting professionals
Managers seeking better reporting and insights
Professionals who already use Excel and want to advance their skills
Target Competencies
Advanced Excel analytics
Data modeling and forecasting
Decision-making under uncertainty
Business reporting and dashboards
Course Outline
Unit 1: Advanced Excel Functions for Analytics
Logical, statistical, and lookup functions
Array formulas and dynamic ranges
Data cleaning and preparation functions
Combining functions for complex solutions
Unit 2: Pivot Tables and Advanced Charting
Creating and customizing pivot tables
Slicers and timelines for interactivity
Advanced pivot charts for trends
Best practices for presenting insights
Unit 3: Data Modeling and Scenario Analysis
Building financial and operational models
Sensitivity and scenario analysis
Goal seek and solver applications
Structuring models for decision-making
Unit 4: Automation and Efficiency in Excel
Data validation and conditional formatting
Named ranges and dynamic lists
Automating workflows with macros basics
Power Query for data transformation
Unit 5: Dashboards and Decision Support
Designing effective dashboards
Integrating charts, KPIs, and summaries
Storytelling with data in Excel
Delivering decision-ready reports
Ready to advance your analytics skills?
Join the Advanced Excel Analytics for Decision-Making Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and empower your decisions with data.
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