In today’s data-driven world, mastering Microsoft Excel is no longer just a valuable skill—it’s an essential one. Whether you're managing financial data, analyzing business trends, or optimizing workflows, Excel provides the tools needed to work efficiently and make informed decisions. Understanding its full capabilities allows you to manipulate data, automate repetitive tasks, and generate insightful reports that drive results.

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This comprehensive course takes you from the basics to advanced techniques, ensuring you can confidently manage large datasets, streamline reporting, and apply analytical methods to support data-driven strategies. With hands-on training in functions, formulas, Power Query, PivotTables, and predictive analytics, you'll gain the skills to turn raw data into actionable insights—critical for professionals in finance, business, operations, and beyond.

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From organizing complex spreadsheets to building interactive dashboards, this course will equip you with practical expertise that can enhance productivity and decision-making across various industries. Whether you’re working with financial models, project data, or business performance metrics, mastering Excel means working smarter, not harder.

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What you will learn on this course:
 

• Master essential and advanced Excel functions – Develop a strong foundation in Excel, from basic spreadsheet navigation to advanced formulas that streamline calculations and automate workflows.

• Enhance data analysis with formulas, tables, and conditional operations – Learn how to efficiently organize, manipulate, and analyze data using powerful functions like SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, and logical formulas that improve decision-making.

• Extract, clean, and transform data from various sources using Power Query – Connect Excel with multiple data sources (CSV, databases, PDFs, and web data), perform transformations, and automate data preparation to create accurate, structured datasets for reporting.

• Utilize PivotTables and PivotCharts for interactive and insightful reporting – Learn to summarize and visualize data dynamically, filter key insights, and create interactive reports with slicers, timelines, and calculated fields to drive better business decisions.

• Create visually compelling dashboards and automate workflows with Macros – Design professional dashboards that present complex data in an easy-to-read format using charts, sparklines, and dynamic reports. Automate repetitive tasks with Excel Macros and VBA to improve efficiency.

• Apply predictive analytics techniques for forecasting and business insights – Use advanced forecasting tools, regression analysis, and time series modeling to predict trends, optimize budgets, and support data-driven decision-making with confidence.

Accreditation for this course

This live webinar is approved by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Complete the course to earn 2 ECSA CPD Points. PMP Certificate holders will also receive 14 PMI PDUs. This certification boosts your standing in the engineering world, showcasing dedication and excellence. Regularly updating CPD points is vital with bodies like ECSA, as not doing so could affect your membership. Stay updated, prioritize your certification, and highlight your commitment to engineering growth.

Who is this course for:

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This course is ideal for:

• Business professionals handling large datasets

• Financial analysts and accountants

• Project managers and consultants

• Data analysts and researchers

• Anyone looking to maximize their Excel efficiency

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On completion of the course, you will receive the following:​

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• A certificate of completion

• 2 ECSA CPD points

• For PMP Certificate holders: 14 PMI PDUs

• 3-month access to recordings of live sessions (for delegates who miss a session due to load shedding)

• An accredited self-paced course with additional CPD points

• This is a live interactive course, allowing you to ask the presenter questions in real-time.

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Note: Live sessions must be attended to qualify for the certificate; recordings are for review only.