Course Title: Advanced Axcel and Dashboard Masterclass

Offered by: Lifa n Lúce Consultancy
Delivery Mode: In-person / Online / Blended
Target Audience: Finance professionals, analysts, project managers, administrators, and anyone seeking to master data analysis and reporting through Excel dashboards
Objective: To equip participants with advanced Excel functions and dynamic dashboard creation skills, enabling them to analyze, visualize, and present data in a clear and professional manner.

Module 1: Advanced Excel Functions & Data Management
  • Advanced formulas: IF, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX & MATCH

  • Named ranges, dynamic ranges, and structured references

  • Data cleaning and preparation techniques

  • Data validation, conditional formatting, and error handling

  • Working with large datasets and tables

Module 2: PivotTables, Power Query & Data Analysis
  • Creating and customizing PivotTables and PivotCharts

  • Grouping, filtering, and summarizing data effectively

  • Introduction to Power Query: importing and transforming data

  • Creating relationships between tables using Data Model

  • Time-saving automation with macros and simple VBA

Module 3: Dashboard Design Principles & Visualizations
  • Principles of effective dashboard design (clarity, layout, interactivity)

  • Using form controls (sliders, drop-downs, checkboxes)

  • Creating dynamic charts (combo charts, gauges, sparklines)

  • KPI tracking and trend analysis visualizations

  • Best practices for color, fonts, and user experience

Module 4: Building Interactive Dashboards
  • Integrating Excel functions and PivotTables into live dashboards

  • Linking multiple data sources and sheets

  • Creating interactive dashboards with slicers and timelines

  • Exporting dashboards to PDF and sharing securely

  • Final project: Build a complete dashboard from raw data

Course Features
  • Hands-on dashboard project with real-world scenarios

  • Excel templates and dashboard toolkit

  • Shortcut guide and formula cheat sheet

  • Certificate of Completion

  • Optional: Post-course dashboard audit and support session