Data for Business Analysts Using Microsoft Excel

Microsoft connects Excel foundations with formulas, functions and preparation of data for analysis. Pivot tables lead into a final project. The business-analyst setting helps learners focus on the quality and organization of the information they will use, rather than moving directly from an unexamined source table to an attractive report.

What you will learn

• Use formulas and functions in an analysis workflow.
• Prepare data for analysis in Excel.
• Relate pivot tables to a business question.

Who this suits

Beginners interested in business analysis; Microsoft does not require previous experience in the field.

Before you enroll

Check the Excel edition, operating system and required features before enrolling. Use fictional or permitted data, retain the original file and inspect formulas and source ranges before trusting a chart or dashboard.

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Put it into practice

Prepare a fictional source table containing duplicate labels and inconsistent dates. Explain each correction and verify that a pivot table now reflects the intended categories.

Source and review

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