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
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Advanced formulas: IF, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX & MATCH
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Named ranges, dynamic ranges, and structured references
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Data cleaning and preparation techniques
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Data validation, conditional formatting, and error handling
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Working with large datasets and tables
Module 2: PivotTables, Power Query & Data Analysis
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Creating and customizing PivotTables and PivotCharts
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Grouping, filtering, and summarizing data effectively
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Introduction to Power Query: importing and transforming data
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Creating relationships between tables using Data Model
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Time-saving automation with macros and simple VBA
Module 3: Dashboard Design Principles & Visualizations
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Principles of effective dashboard design (clarity, layout, interactivity)
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Using form controls (sliders, drop-downs, checkboxes)
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Creating dynamic charts (combo charts, gauges, sparklines)
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KPI tracking and trend analysis visualizations
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Best practices for color, fonts, and user experience
Module 4: Building Interactive Dashboards
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Integrating Excel functions and PivotTables into live dashboards
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Linking multiple data sources and sheets
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Creating interactive dashboards with slicers and timelines
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Exporting dashboards to PDF and sharing securely
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Final project: Build a complete dashboard from raw data
Course Features
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Hands-on dashboard project with real-world scenarios
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Excel templates and dashboard toolkit
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Shortcut guide and formula cheat sheet
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Certificate of Completion
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Optional: Post-course dashboard audit and support session
