Business Analytics with Excel Course

The Business Analytics with Excel Course equips learners with essential analytical skills using Excel’s advanced features. This course helps professionals transform data into actionable insights, empowering them to make informed business decisions.

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Overview

The Business Analytics with Excel Course is designed to equip professionals with the analytical and data-driven decision-making skills required in today’s business environment. This course focuses on mastering Excel’s powerful tools, such as pivot tables, charts, Power Query, and advanced formulas, to effectively analyse and visualise data.

In a world driven by data, the ability to extract meaningful insights is a sought-after skill. This course ensures learners can leverage Excel for tasks like data cleaning, trend analysis, and business forecasting, enhancing their strategic contributions to organisational success.

This 1-day course offered by MPES includes interactive exercises, real-world case studies, and expert-led instruction, ensuring learners gain both technical expertise and confidence in applying Excel to solve business challenges.

Course Objectives

Learn to organise, clean, and manipulate large datasets efficiently.
Master advanced Excel functions and formulas for data analysis.
Create insightful data visualisations using Excel charts and dashboards.
Use Power Query to streamline data import and transformation processes.
Analyse trends and forecast business outcomes with predictive tools.
Develop actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
Build professional-grade reports for effective communication of findings.

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Course Details

Develop your understanding of essential financial, business and management accounting techniques with ACCA Applied Knowledge. You'll learn basic business and management principles and the skills required of an accountant working in business.

Entry Requirements

Basic Knowledge of Excel: Familiarity with basic Excel functions is recommended.
Business Acumen: A foundational understanding of business operations will be beneficial.
Language Proficiency: Course materials are provided in English, and learners should have a good command of the language.

Learning Outcomes

Acquire advanced Excel skills to perform sophisticated data analysis and modelling.
Create compelling visualisations and dashboards to present data effectively.
Gain expertise in forecasting and trend analysis for strategic decision-making.
Learn to automate data workflows and improve efficiency in reporting.

Target Audience

The Business Analytics with Excel Course is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their data analysis capabilities and decision-making skills. Individuals in the following roles will benefit:

Business Analysts
Data Analysts
Financial Analysts
Marketing Professionals
Operations Managers
Entrepreneurs

Course content

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, COUNTIFS, COUNT, COUNTA, and COUNTBLANK Functions
SUMIF, AVERAGEIF, SUMIFS, AVERAGEIFS, MAXIFS, and MINIFS Functions
OFFSET Function
INDIRECT Function

Module 3: Using Solver

Using Solver to Determine the Optimal Product Mix
Using Solver to Schedule Your Workforce
Using Solver to Solve Transportation or Distribution Problems
Using Solver for Capital Budgeting
Using Solver for Financial Planning
Using Solver to Rate Sports Teams

Module 4: Data in Excel

Importing Data from a Text File or Document
Geography and Stock Data Types
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

An Introduction to Random Variables
Binomial, Hypergeometric, and Binomial Random Variables
Poisson and Exponential Random Variable
Normal Random Variable and Z-Scores
Using the Lognormal Random Variable to Model Stock Prices

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Aaron Allcote

As a finance officer, MPES has been a huge help in understanding the process of recording and processing transactions from all different perspectives. The courses are very easy to follow, and the training they provide can be applied to real-life scenarios. The courses have been a huge help for me, and I would highly recommend them.

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Bob Beaumont

I completed all of my ACA studies with MPES and I think you would struggle to find a better training provider anywhere in the British Isles. MPES' tutors are excellent both at delivering training and giving individualised feedback and coaching. the supporting materials and the out of class support are also great.

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As a qualified accountant, studying with MPES has been very rewarding experience. Its team of passionate and dedicated mentors gave me the confidence and knowledge I needed to not just at excel in my current role as an auditor, but also inspired me to expand my horizons.

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I was recommended MPES after searching for a way to pursue a career in the accounting profession, I have studied with them throughout my journey utilising online learning opportunities that fit around the needs of my employer.

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Aaron Allcote

Aaron Allcote

Finance Officer

Bob Beaumont

Bob Beaumont

Senior Accountant

Arvy Pasanting

Arvy Pasanting

Audit Senior

David Ford

David Ford

Accountant

Have Questions? We’ve Got You

If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Find the answers you need in the MPES detailed FAQ section.

Q. Do I need advanced Excel knowledge to take this course?

No, the course is designed for professionals with basic Excel knowledge. Advanced concepts are covered step-by-step.

Q. What skills will I gain from this course?

You’ll master advanced Excel techniques for data analysis, create dashboards, and learn forecasting methods to derive actionable business insights.

Q. How will this course benefit my career?

This course equips you with analytical skills to make data-driven decisions, boosting your credibility and opening up opportunities in analytics-focused roles.

Q. Is this course suitable for non-analytical professionals?

Yes, it’s suitable for anyone looking to develop their business analytics capabilities, including professionals transitioning to analytics roles.

Q. Will I receive a certification upon completing the course?

Yes, you will receive a course completion certificate. This will validate your proficiency in using Excel for business analytics.

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