Business Intelligence & Data Visualization in Excel

Instructor: EDUCBA

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze datasets using sorting, filtering, and conditional formatting.
Build Pivot Tables and charts for business insights.
Apply what-if analysis to support data-driven decisions.

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There are 5 modules in this course

Master Excel Business Intelligence tools to analyze data, create visual insights, and support better business decisions. Learn how to transform raw data into meaningful reports and dashboards.

This course provides a structured, hands-on approach to data analysis and visualization using Microsoft Excel. You will learn how to organize datasets, apply advanced sorting and filtering, and use conditional formatting to highlight key insights. Through practical modules, you will build professional charts, create dynamic Pivot Tables, and perform multi-level data analysis for business reporting. The course also covers what-if analysis techniques using data tables, enabling you to evaluate different scenarios and support strategic decision-making. By the end of the course, you will be able to analyze complex datasets, design visually compelling reports, and generate actionable insights using Excel BI tools. Ideal for students and professionals, this course equips you with job-ready skills in data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence using Excel.

This module introduces the core principles of Business Intelligence in Microsoft Excel, focusing on organizing, sorting, filtering, and visually enhancing datasets. Learners build foundational data control skills and apply conditional formatting techniques to transform raw data into structured and decision-ready information.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 86 minutes

Introduction to Business Intelligence12 minutes
Sorting in Business Intelligence10 minutes
Filtering Data in BI10 minutes
Example of Filtering the Data10 minutes
Advance Filtering Data8 minutes
Advance Filtering Data Continues8 minutes
Conditional Formatting in Excel11 minutes
Edit Conditional Formatting Rules11 minutes
New Formatting Rules and Format Cells7 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Foundations of Data Organization & Smart Formatting30 minutes
BI Fundamentals & Data Control10 minutes
Advanced Filtering Techniques10 minutes
Conditional Formatting Essentials10 minutes

This module enhances data presentation capabilities by exploring advanced formatting logic, resolving rule conflicts, integrating interactive controls, and preparing structured datasets for visualization. Learners strengthen their ability to build professional and interactive Excel BI reports.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videosTotal 56 minutes

Duplicates and Triplicates Formatting9 minutes
How to Create Alternate Row in Excel7 minutes
Conflicting Rules In Excel6 minutes
Checklist Demonstration using Developer8 minutes
Checklist Demonstration using Developer Continues9 minutes
Data Charts In Excels8 minutes
More on Data Chart9 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Advanced Formatting & Visualisation Readiness30 minutes
Advanced Formatting Mastery10 minutes
Interactive Excel Tools10 minutes
Introduction to Data Charts10 minutes

This module focuses on transforming structured data into meaningful visual insights using Excel charting tools. Learners explore core chart types, advanced visualization techniques, and analytical enhancements such as trend lines and error bars to improve decision-making impact.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosTotal 59 minutes

Bar Chart and Line Chart9 minutes
Pie Chart Nd Its Difference8 minutes
Advance Data Charts12 minutes
Advance Data Charts Continues12 minutes
Chart Sheet in Data Chart7 minutes
Trend Lines and Error Bars In Data Chart10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Data Visualization & Chart Intelligence30 minutes
Core Chart Types10 minutes
Advanced Charting Techniques10 minutes
Enhancing Chart Insights10 minutes

This module develops advanced analytical capabilities through Pivot Tables in Excel. Learners organize, group, summarize, and compute dynamic business reports using multi-level analysis, frequency distribution, calculated fields, and calculated items for professional reporting.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videosTotal 58 minutes

Inserting Pivot Table8 minutes
Darg Fileds7 minutes
Grouping Using Pivot Table6 minutes
Grouping Using Pivot Table Continues7 minutes
Multi Level Pivot Table9 minutes
Frequency Distribution10 minutes
Calculated Fields10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Pivot Tables & Analytical Reporting30 minutes
Pivot Table Fundamentals10 minutes
Grouping & Multi-Level Analysis10 minutes
Statistical Analysis in Pivot10 minutes

This module introduces advanced analytical modeling techniques in Excel, including structured tables, calculated intelligence within Pivot Tables, and scenario-based what-if analysis using one-variable and two-variable data tables. Learners develop strategic decision-support capabilities using Excel BI tools.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosTotal 47 minutes

Calculated Items9 minutes
Calculated Items Continues6 minutes
Insert A Table6 minutes
Sorting and Changing Style6 minutes
One Variable Data Table12 minutes
Two Variable Data Table8 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Advanced Analysis & What-If Modeling30 minutes
Advanced Pivot Intelligence10 minutes
Structuring Data & Styling10 minutes
What-If Analysis Using Data Tables10 minutes

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EDUCBA

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