Excel Basics Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level analysts who wish to use Excel VBA to automate repetitive work, clean and transform data, and improve reporting processes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: record and edit macros, write simple VBA procedures, work with Excel objects for reporting tasks, and debug basic automation solutions.

Excel is a popular spreadsheet software created by Microsoft. It is used to store, organize, and analyze data in tabular form. Here are some key features and functions of Excel: 1. Spreadsheets: Composed of sheets, where each sheet is a grid of cells arranged in rows and columns. Allows creating multiple sheets in one file, which helps organize different sets of data. 2. Calculations and formulas: Enables performing various mathematical, statistical, and logical calculations using formulas. Has a wide range of built-in functions like SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, IF, VLOOKUP, etc. 3. Data formatting and appearance: Provides tools for formatting data, including font changes, colors, styles, and creating charts, pivot tables, and diagrams. 4. Sorting, filtering, and grouping: Allows sorting data according to specific criteria. Enables filtering data to display only selected information. Option to group data based on needs. 5. Data analysis: Tools for advanced analysis such as scenario analysis, trend analysis, forecasting, and creating macros. 6. Sharing data: Enables sharing and collaborating on data in real time, allowing multiple users to work on the same data simultaneously. 7. Task automation: Ability to create macros and automate tasks using the VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) programming language. Excel is widely used in various fields from business to science and education. Its versatile features allow data analysis, report creation, budgeting, scheduling, data management, and many other applications.

This trainer-led, real-time training in Greece (accessible online or in-person) targets data analysts ranging from beginner to advanced proficiency, enabling them to leverage Excel for diverse activities including data input, formula development, data analysis, and sophisticated automation.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Navigating the Excel interface and executing fundamental data entry, formatting, and calculations.
• Implementing sophisticated formulas, functions, and conditional formatting for analytical purposes.
• Developing and controlling pivot tables and charts to visualize data.
• Utilizing tools such as Power Query and Power Pivot for data analysis.
• Automating processes via macros and VBA to enhance workflow efficiency.

This instructor-led live training in Greece (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level business and data analysts who wish to utilize Excel for data analysis and reporting in their projects and tasks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply Excel formulas and functions to perform calculations and manipulate data.
• Utilize Excel data analysis tools, such as PivotTables, What-If Analysis, and Forecasting, to summarize and visualize data effectively.
• Create and customize data visualizations using Excel charts and graphs.
• Ensure data quality and highlight key insights through Excel data validation and conditional formatting.
• Connect to external data sources and share data with others using Excel's data import and export features.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate professionals aiming to boost their productivity and efficiency by leveraging the advanced capabilities of Excel and Google Sheets for organizing, analyzing, and collaborating on data.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate and effectively use the core features of Excel and Google Sheets.
• Conduct data analysis and generate actionable insights using advanced spreadsheet techniques.
• Collaborate in real-time using Google Sheets for seamless teamwork.
• Develop reusable templates for reporting, tracking, and project management.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (available online or onsite) is designed for data analysts looking to learn techniques for preparing data in Excel and subsequently visualizing it in Power BI.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of data analysis, its objectives, and various approaches.
• Use DAX formulas in Power BI for complex calculations.
• Create and use visualizations and charts for particular analysis cases.
• Import with Power View to move from Excel based Power BI to independent Power BI.