Excel Basics Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (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 program developed by Microsoft. It is used for storing, organizing, and analyzing data in tabular form. Here are some key features and functions of Excel: 1. Worksheets: Consists of sheets where each sheet is an array of cells arranged in rows and columns. Allows creating multiple sheets within one file, which facilitates organizing various data sets. 2. Calculations and formulas: Enables various mathematical, statistical, and logical calculations using formulas. Has a wide range of built-in functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, IF, VLOOKUP, etc. 3. Data formatting and appearance: Provides tools for formatting data, including changing fonts, 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. Possible to group data depending on needs. 5. Data analysis: Tools for performing advanced analyses such as scenario analysis, trends, forecasting, and creating macros. 6. Data sharing: Enables sharing and collaborating on data in real time, allowing multiple users to work on the same data simultaneously. 7. Task automation: Possibility 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 enable data analysis, report creation, budgeting, scheduling, data management, and many other applications.

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or on-site) is designed for data analysts at beginner to advanced levels who intend to use Excel for tasks such as data entry, formula creation, analysis, and advanced automation.

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

• Navigate Excel’s interface and perform basic data entry, formatting, and calculations.
• Apply advanced formulas, functions, and conditional formatting for data analysis.
• Create and manage pivot tables and charts for data visualization.
• Use tools like Power Query, Power Pivot, and perform data analysis.
• Automate tasks using macros and VBA to streamline workflows.

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate business analysts and data analysts who aim to use 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.
• Design and customize data visualizations using Excel charts and graphs.
• Employ Excel data validation and conditional formatting to maintain data quality and highlight key insights.
• Use Excel's data import and export capabilities to connect with external data sources and share information with others.

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or onsite) is designed for professionals at beginner to intermediate levels who wish to improve their productivity and efficiency by utilizing the advanced features of Excel and Google Sheets for data organization, analysis, and collaboration.

By the end 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 through advanced spreadsheet techniques.
• Foster real-time collaboration using Google Sheets for seamless teamwork.
• Develop reusable templates for reporting, tracking, and project management.

This instructor-led live training in Norway (online or onsite) is aimed at data analysts who wish to learn techniques for preparing data in Excel, then visualizing it in Power BI.

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

• Understand the principles of data analysis, objectives of data analysis, and approaches for data analysis.
• 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.