Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis
Master essential Excel functions and tools for cleaning, transforming, and analyzing data effectively.
Master essential Excel functions and tools for cleaning, transforming, and analyzing data effectively.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Excel Skills for Data Analytics and Visualization Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Clean and prepare data using Excel tools and functions
Use Named Ranges and Tables for automated analysis
Work effectively with different data types
Master logical and lookup functions
Automate data transformation processes
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3.75 Hours PreRecorded video
31 quizzes
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There are 7 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on Excel fundamentals for data analysis. Students learn essential techniques for cleaning and preparing data, including text and date functions, named ranges, and tables. The curriculum covers logical and lookup functions for data transformation, linking, and categorization. Special emphasis is placed on automating data analysis processes and implementing best practices for data preparation.
Welcome and critical information
Module 1 · 52 Minutes to complete
Cleaning and manipulating text
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Working with numbers and dates
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Defined Names for working more effectively with data
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Tables for automating data manipulation
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Logical and lookup functions
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Final assessment
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Inspirational Lecturer in Commerce and Business Analytics with a Focus on Student Engagement
Dr. Prashan Karunaratne is an innovative lecturer in commerce, economics, and business analytics at Macquarie University, renowned for his catchphrase, #EveryoneSayWow. He is the course developer and instructor of the acclaimed Excel Skills for Business course, which received the Coursera Outstanding Educator Award for Student Transformation in 2018. Prashan has earned several teaching accolades, including the 2019 Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning award at the Australian Awards for University Teaching, recognizing his excellence in engaging and empowering students. In 2020, he was honored with the inaugural Australian Business Deans Council Award for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Prashan holds a PhD in Management – Learning & Teaching from Macquarie University and is the Course Director of the Bachelor of Commerce, the largest degree program at the university.
Innovative Educator and Excel Expert at Macquarie University
Nicky Bull is a Lecturer and Lead Content Designer at Macquarie University, where she leverages her extensive experience in technology and education to empower students in their learning journeys. With 15 years of commercial experience as a computer programmer and analyst, along with over a decade dedicated to designing and delivering educational programs, Nicky has established herself as a dynamic corporate trainer and consultant. She is particularly known for her role as the lead content designer for the highly acclaimed "Excel Skills for Business" course, which received the Coursera Outstanding Educator Award for Student Transformation in 2018. Nicky's passion lies in enabling individuals to confidently use technology to enhance their professional skills.In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Nicky offers a variety of courses on Excel, including "Data Visualization in Excel," "Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis," and several levels of "Excel Skills for Business." She holds a BSc Hons in Computer Science, a BA in English Literature, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, all from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. Her commitment to fostering effective learning environments makes her a valuable asset to both her students and the broader educational community.
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