Professional training course
Data Management, Manipulation & Analysis using Excel®
Course Introduction Data has become more accessible than ever, generated through our daily activities, purchases, and bu... The outline covers An Introduction to the MS Excel Environment, Using MS Excel Functions for Fun...
Introduction
Course overview
Course Introduction
Data has become more accessible than ever, generated through our daily activities, purchases, and business operations. This wealth of information offers immense potential for problem-solving and driving improvements, especially in commercial environments. Historically, addressing such challenges required advanced quantitative expertise. However, Excel—a widely available yet often underutilized tool—can effectively meet these demands.
In the "Data Management, Manipulation & Analysis using Excel®" training course, participants will learn to leverage Excel for data querying, hypothesis testing, and solving complex problems.
By course completion, attendees will gain proficiency in over 50 Excel functions, various chart types, and an array of analysis tools, enabling them to harness data for actionable insights and informed decision-making.
Training Objectives
By attending this training course, participants will achieve the following objectives:
- Develop proficiency with over 50 Excel functions.
- Identify the most appropriate chart for specific tasks.
- Effectively manipulate both textual and numerical data.
- Conduct data analysis using suitable tools.
- Analyse relationships between variables and generate accurate forecasts.
Who should Attend?
This training course is designed for middle and senior managers responsible for divisional or organizational outcomes, as well as consultants and professionals who support them. Suitable participants include:
- Individuals with line management responsibilities.
- HR professionals.
- Engineers in the Oil and Gas, Energy, and Telecom sectors.
- Senior finance professionals.
- Board-level executives and non-executive directors.
Course content
Five focused days of learning and application
Day 1
An Introduction to the MS Excel Environment
- Cell referencing, cell formatting and entering formula
- Workbooks versus Worksheets
- Copy and pasting
- Left click versus right click
- Paste Special
- Introductory charts
Day 2
Using MS Excel Functions for Fundamental Data Analysis
- Use of text function, FIND(), LEN(), LEFT(), RIGHT() and &
- Use of count functions, COUNTA(), COUNTIF(), COUNTIFS() and SUMIF()
- Basic statistical functions, Max and Average
- Filtering, sorting and use of conditional formatting
- Scatter diagrams
Day 3
Intermediate MS Excel Functions
- Use of VLOOKUP() and HLOOKUP()
- Date functions, YEAR(), MONTH(), DAY(), YEARFRAC()
- Selecting appropriate charts
- Introduction to Pivot tables
Day 4
Carrying out Statistical Analysis using MS Excel
- Using MS Excel to calculate mean, mode and median
- The difference between the various standard deviation and variance function in MS Excel
- Using MS Excel to examine inter-dependency
- Drawing histograms in MS Excel
- Introduction to Data Analysis functions
Day 5
What if and Scenario Analysis Using MS Excel
- Naming cells in MS Excel
- Linking cells together to undertake scenario analysis
- Introduction to solver
- Advanced charting
- Sharing MS Excel output with other office formats
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Data Management, Manipulation & Analysis using Excel® cover?
This course covers Digital Innovation and Transformation through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 15 - 19 June 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
This programme is designed for professionals responsible for strategy, operations, transformation, or delivery leadership.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, Frankfurt.
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