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Introduction
Course overview
Data has become more accessible than ever, generated through our daily activities, purchases, and business operations. This wealth of information offers immense potential for problem-solving and driving improvements, especially in commercial environments. Historically, addressing such challenges required advanced quantitative expertise. However, Excel—a widely available yet often underutilized tool—can effectively meet these demands.
In the "Data Management, Manipulation & Analysis using Excel®" training course, participants will learn to leverage Excel for data querying, hypothesis testing, and solving complex problems.
By course completion, attendees will gain proficiency in over 50 Excel functions, various chart types, and an array of analysis tools, enabling them to harness data for actionable insights and informed decision-making.
Training Objectives
By attending this training course, participants will achieve the following objectives:
Develop proficiency with over 50 Excel functions.
Identify the most appropriate chart for specific tasks.
Effectively manipulate both textual and numerical data.
Conduct data analysis using suitable tools.
Analyse relationships between variables and generate accurate forecasts.
Who should attend
Target audience
- Individuals with line management responsibilities.
- HR professionals.
- Engineers in the Oil and Gas, Energy, and Telecom sectors.
- Senior finance professionals.
- Board-level executives and non-executive directors.
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
An Introduction to the MS Excel Environment
- Cell referencing, cell formatting and entering formula
- Workbooks versus Worksheets
- Copy and pasting
- Coffee break
- Copy and pasting (continued)
- Left click versus right click
- Paste Special
- Introductory charts
Day 2
Using MS Excel Functions for Fundamental Data Analysis
- Use of text function, FIND(), LEN(), LEFT(), RIGHT() and &
- Use of count functions, COUNTA(), COUNTIF(), COUNTIFS() and SUMIF()
- Basic statistical functions, Max and Average
- Coffee break
- Basic statistical functions, Max and Average (continued)
- Filtering, sorting and use of conditional formatting
- Scatter diagrams
Day 3
Intermediate MS Excel Functions
- Use of VLOOKUP() and HLOOKUP()
- Date functions, YEAR(), MONTH(), DAY(), YEARFRAC()
- Coffee break
- Date functions, YEAR(), MONTH(), DAY(), YEARFRAC() (continued)
- Selecting appropriate charts
- Introduction to Pivot tables
Day 4
Carrying out Statistical Analysis using MS Excel
- Using MS Excel to calculate mean, mode and median
- The difference between the various standard deviation and variance function in MS Excel
- Using MS Excel to examine inter-dependency
- Coffee break
- Using MS Excel to examine inter-dependency (continued)
- Drawing histograms in MS Excel
- Introduction to Data Analysis functions
Day 5
What if and Scenario Analysis Using MS Excel
- Naming cells in MS Excel
- Linking cells together to undertake scenario analysis
- Introduction to solver
- Coffee break
- Introduction to solver (continued)
- Advanced charting
- Sharing MS Excel output with other office formats
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Data Management, Manipulation & Analysis using Excel® cover?
This course covers Digital Innovation and Transformation through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Individuals with line management responsibilities., HR professionals., Engineers in the Oil and Gas, Energy, and Telecom sectors.
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Frankfurt, Istanbul, Cape Town, Paris, Vienna.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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