Duration 2 days – 14 hrs
Overview
The Microsoft Excel Database Management training program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage databases using Microsoft Excel. Through hands-on exercises, practical examples, and case studies, participants will learn how to design, create, manipulate, and analyze databases within Excel, enabling them to streamline data management processes and make informed decisions.
Learn the essentials regarding managing data and creating PivotTables in Excel. Create tables; import, modify, and analyze data; create and enhance PivotTables.
Objectives
- Learn to design and create databases within Microsoft Excel.
- Understand data import/export techniques for seamless integration with external sources.
- Master data validation and cleaning to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
- Gain proficiency in sorting and filtering data for analysis and manipulation.
- Explore advanced database management techniques such as PivotTables and PivotCharts.
- Utilize Excel formulas and functions for database analysis and manipulation.
- Understand database design best practices for efficient and scalable structures.
Audience
- Business analysts
- Data analysts
- Financial analysts
- Project managers
- Sales and marketing professionals
- Anyone involved in data management and analysis using Excel
Pre- requisites
- Excel Introduction or equivalent skills.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including knowledge of basic functions, formulas, and data manipulation techniques.
Course Content
Using Lists
- Using Auto Fill to Enter Data
- Using AutoComplete
- Creating and Using Absolute Named Ranges
- Working with Data Validation
- Inserting and Deleting Columns or Rows
- Freezing and Unfreezing Panes
- Splitting a Worksheet Window
- Using Functions with Lists
Using Table Features
- Creating a Table
- Formatting a Table
- Sorting a Table
- Filtering a Table
- Creating a Slicer
- Working with the Total Row
- Creating a Calculated Column
Working with Data
- Importing Data from a Text/CSV File
- Exporting Data
- Removing Duplicates
- Converting Text to Columns
- Using Flash Fill
- Using Text Functions
- Connecting to Data in an Access Database
- Using the Power Query Editor
- Creating a Web Query
- Working with Hyperlinks
Creating and Working with PivotTables
- Understanding PivotTables
- Creating a PivotTable using Worksheet Data
- Creating a PivotTable using an External Data Connection
- Laying out a PivotTable on a Worksheet
- Modifying PivotTable Fields
- Using a Report Filter
- Refreshing a PivotTable
- Formatting a PivotTable
- Using VLOOKUP to Add a Column to a List
Enhancing PivotTables
- Working with Summary Functions
- Applying Filters
- Creating a Slicer
- Using a Timeline
- Grouping Data
- Creating a Calculated Field
- Creating a Calculated Item
- Creating a PivotChart
Analyzing Data
- Using Automatic Outlining
- Inserting Subtotals
- Creating an Advanced Filter
- Using Database Functions
- Using the Quick Analysis Tool
