Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization

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Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization

About this course

As data becomes the modern currency, so the ability to quickly and accurately analyse data has become of paramount importance. Therefore, data analytics and visualization are two of the most sought after skills for high paying jobs with strong future growth prospects. According to an IBM report, the Excel tools for data analytics and visualization are among the top 10 competencies projected to show double-digit growth in their demand. This course will help you develop your analytical and visualization skills so that you not only improve your current work performance but also expand your future job prospects. For those in business and data analysis who want to master advanced Excel and beginner Power BI , that will add an asset to your employability portfolio. Upon completing this specialization, you will be able to bring data to life using advanced Excel functions, creative visualizations, and powerful automation features. These courses will equip you with a comprehensive set of tools for transforming, linking, and analysing data. You will master a broad range of charts and create stunning interactive dashboards. Finally, you will explore a new dimension in Excel with PowerPivot, Get and Transform, and DAX. Harnessing the power of an underlying database engine, we will remove the 1,048,576 row limitation, completely automate data transformation, create data models to effectively link data, and open the gateway to Power Business Intelligence.

What you'll learn

  • Use advanced Excel functions for data transformation and analysis
  • Create interactive dashboards and visualizations in Excel
  • Work with PowerPivot to handle datasets exceeding Excel's standard row limit
  • Automate data transformation using Get & Transform (Power Query)
  • Build data models using DAX to link multiple data sources
  • Apply beginner-level Power BI skills for business intelligence

Course objectives

  • Develop analytical skills to improve current work performance and expand job prospects
  • Master tools for transforming, linking, and analyzing large datasets
  • Create professional charts and interactive dashboards
  • Leverage database engine features to work beyond Excel's 1,048,576 row limitation

Skills you'll gain

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