Excel Modelling Training Course

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (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 to store, organise, and analyse data in tabular form. Here are some key features and functions of Excel: 1. Spreadsheets: Consists of sheets, where each sheet is an array composed of cells arranged in rows and columns. Allows the creation of multiple sheets within one file, enabling the organisation of various data sets. 2. Calculations and formulas: Enables various mathematical, statistical, and logical calculations using formulas. Includes 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, colours, styles, as well as 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. Capability to group data depending on requirements. 5. Data analysis: Tools for performing advanced analyses, such as scenario analysis, trend analysis, forecasting, and creating macros. 6. Data sharing: Facilitates 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 functions allow for data analysis, report creation, budgeting, scheduling, data management, and many other applications.

This 5-day Advanced Excel for Sales Professionals course is tailored to empower sales teams with the essential skills to manage, analyze, and automate sales data effectively. Participants will master advanced Excel functions, data analysis techniques, and automation tools to improve reporting precision, construct dynamic dashboards, and forecast sales outcomes. Through practical, hands-on exercises, sales professionals will acquire actionable insights into developing interactive sales reports, automating routine tasks, and utilizing advanced utilities such as Power Query, Power Pivot, and Macros. This programme is ideally suited for individuals aiming to harness Excel to propel data-driven sales strategies.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or in-person) is designed for data analysts at beginner to advanced levels who wish to use Excel to perform a variety of tasks such as data entry, formula creation, data 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 visualisation.
• 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 South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level business analysts and data analysts who wish to leverage Excel for data analysis and reporting in their projects and daily tasks.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Utilise Excel formulas and functions to perform calculations and manipulate data.
• Employ Excel data analysis tools, such as PivotTables, What-If Analysis, and Forecasting, to summarise and visualise data effectively.
• Create and customise data visualisations using Excel charts and graphs.
• Implement Excel data validation and conditional formatting to ensure data quality and highlight key insights.
• Use Excel data import and export features to connect with external data sources and share data with others.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to enhance their productivity and efficiency by leveraging 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 utilize the core features of Excel and Google Sheets.
• Perform data analysis and create actionable insights using advanced spreadsheet techniques.
• Collaborate in real-time using Google Sheets for seamless teamwork.
• Create reusable templates for reporting, tracking, and project management.