This Business Analytics with Excel course offers a hands-on journey into mastering data analysis, visualization, and automation using Excel. Start by building a foundation in analytics concepts and data preparation techniques like sorting, filtering, and validation. Advance to Excel functions including logical, lookup, and statistical formulas, and work with Pivot Tables and slicers for large dataset analysis. Create interactive dashboards and automate workflows using Macros. Deepen your skills with regression, hypothesis testing, and ANOVA.
Business Analytics using Excel
Business Analytics using Excel
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Instructor: Priyanka Mehta
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Clean, organize, and prepare data using Excel for accurate analysis
Apply advanced Excel functions, Pivot Tables, and slicers for powerful data insights.
Design interactive dashboards with charts and form controls.
Use statistical techniques and Macros to automate and optimize business analytics.
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May 2025
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12 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive journey through business analytics using Excel. Start with the basics of analytics, then learn to clean and prepare data for analysis. Master Excel functions, Pivot Tables, and interactive dashboards. Explore tools like Goal Seek, Solver, and descriptive statistics. Advance to statistical techniques including regression, ANOVA, and correlation, and automate tasks using Macros for efficient data analysis.
What's included
14 videos1 reading3 assignments
Explore key Excel functions, advanced formatting, and Pivot Tables to analyze and visualize business data.
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38 videos3 assignments
Explore Excel-based dashboards and analytical tools to visualize data and uncover actionable insights.
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33 videos3 assignments
Explore statistical methods and Excel automation to streamline analysis and uncover deeper data insights
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25 videos3 assignments
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Frequently asked questions
Excel is used for data cleaning, analysis, visualization, and reporting. It helps organize large datasets, apply formulas, build dashboards, and generate insights to support business decisions.
Yes, Excel is a foundational tool for business analysts. It’s essential for tasks like data analysis, modeling, and visualization, especially in roles that don’t require advanced analytics platforms.
The top three skills are critical thinking, communication, and data analysis. These help BAs understand business needs, communicate requirements clearly, and support decisions with data-driven insights.
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