Build confidence working with complex data sets in Excel and learn how to draw meaningful conclusions and recommendations for non-technical stakeholders. This practical course focuses on using pivot tables, formatting techniques, and developing clear, insightful commentary to support decision-making. Perfect for professionals with basic Excel knowledge who want to enhance their analytical skills and communicate data effectivel...
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Start Date:14 Jun 2026
End Date:14 Jun 2026
Sun (Daytime):10:00 - 17:00
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Data analysis is particularly useful in all public, private and non-profit organisations where key data and conclusions can give managers an enhanced competitive advantage to set and achieve tactical and operational strategic goals.
This course will teach you how to turn large data sets into meaningful conclusions and recommendations.
Participants who will attend the full course will receive a City Lit certificate of attendance electronically for their CV or CPD records. The certificate will show your name, course title and dates of the course you have attended.
What will we cover?
The course will be split into a mix of revising some intermediate/advanced excel skills that data analysts would need to demonstrate, before applying these to different data sets. There will be a mixture between learning and then directly applying these skills with a range of exercises.
The last part of the final session will be a chance to bring in your own problem or a chance to work through a scenario and data commentary and presentation to add meaning and insight. Skills directly relevant to many different jobs.
Key topics: 1. Sort and filter data 2. Conditional formatting 3. Charts/ text boxes 4. Pivot tables 5. Common pitfalls 6. “Telling the Story”- how to then give people tailored information to make accurate conclusions 7. How to present information for managers and meetings- and to sense check information for perspective and clarity.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Take a random set of data and process the information using Excel • Find some key points to create conclusions, recommendations and next steps relevant for a range of stakeholders.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
A basic knowledge of Excel (at least intermediate user). The course will be split into a mix of revising some intermediate/advanced Excel skills that you would need to demonstrate, before applying these to different data sets and inferring conclusions and next steps.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Step by step instruction, with demonstrations where appropriate, will help you grasp the concepts. Course notes will be provided.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There is no other costs.You may choose to bring your own laptop if you prefer.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area.Please click here to view our Microsoft 365 courses.
Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.
Abbott Katz has instructed Excel at numerous corporate and university venues, on both sides of the Atlantic - and both sides of the Channel. A native New Yorker with a doctorate in sociology, Abbott has written two books on Excel (Apress), authored the www.spreadsheetjournalism.com blog, and designs spreadsheets in a consultative capacity. He offered a 5-session, Excel-driven Data Stories workshop last year at the Sciences Po University in Paris (in English!), and his work with the application has been cited by the Wall Street Journal, the Guardian, the Freakonomics blog, and the spreadsheet expert Chandoo.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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