Business Analytics with Excel Course
The Business Analytics with Excel Course equips learners with data analysis skills to interpret business information and make informed decisions. It focuses on using Excel for data insights, trend analysis, and performance reporting to support strategic business planning.
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Business Analytics with Excel Course Overview
The Business Analytics with Excel Course provides a strong foundation in data interpretation and analysis using Excel tools. It introduces learners to functions, dashboards, and analytical features that support business decision-making. The course explores techniques to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights from raw data.
Formal training helps professionals apply analytical thinking confidently. It improves reporting accuracy, enhances data-driven decision-making, and supports business performance evaluation across departments and industries.
At Training Deals, we offer analytics training that combines practical exercises with real business scenarios. Our expert trainers guide learners through applied analysis techniques in a clear and structured format. With flexible learning modes and continuous support, we help you develop strong business analytics skills using Excel.
Business Analytics with Excel Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to MS Excel
What is Business Analytics?
What is MS Excel?
Features of MS Excel
Basic Worksheet Modelling
Range Names
Module 2: Functions
Lookup Functions
INDEX Function
MATCH Function
Text Functions
NPV and XNPV Functions
IRR, XIRR, and MIRR Functions
More Excel Financial Functions
IF, IFERROR, IFS, CHOOSE, and SWITCH Functions
COUNTIF, AVERAGEIF, and SUMIF
Module 3: Using Solver
Using Solver to Solve Transportation or Distribution Problems
Using Solver for Capital Budgeting
Using Solver for Financial Planning
Module 4: Data in Excel
Importing Data from a Text File or Document
Validating Data
Summarising Data by Using Histograms and Pareto Charts
Summarising Data by Using Descriptive Statistics
Using Pivot Tables and Slicers to Describe Data
Data Model
Summarising Data with Database Statistical Functions
Consolidating Data
Module 5: Introduction to Variables
Introduction to Random Variables
Binomial, Hypergeometric, and Binomial Random Variables
Poisson and Exponential Random Variable
Z-Scores
Using the Lognormal Random Variable to Model Stock Prices
What’s included in this Business Analytics with Excel Course?
- Expert-led Training Sessions by Certified Instructors
- Comprehensive Course Materials
- Post-training Learner Support
What You’ll Learn in this Course
This course takes you from understanding business data fundamentals to applying advanced Excel tools for analytics and reporting. Each stage builds the analytical confidence needed to extract meaningful business insights.
Learn the fundamentals of business data analysis using Excel
Learn how to apply formulas and functions for analytical tasks
Learn to clean, organise, and structure data for accurate reporting
Learn how to build dashboards and visual performance reports
Learn to identify trends and patterns using analytical techniques
Learn how to use Excel tools to support strategic business decisions
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It is a practical training course that teaches learners how to use Excel to analyse business data and extract decision-making insights.
It helps learners build strong analytical skills, enabling them to interpret data effectively and contribute to informed business decisions.
It is ideal for analysts, managers, executives, students, and professionals who work with data in business environments.
Yes, business analytics skills using Excel are widely valuable in marketing, finance, operations, sales, and strategic planning roles.
It equips learners with structured analysis techniques, improving reporting efficiency and decision-making accuracy.
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