Advanced Spreadsheet Skills for Financial Analysis

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Advanced Spreadsheet Skills for Financial Analysis

Instructor: EDUCBA

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

9 hours to complete

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply advanced Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, and data tables for analysis.
Build financial models and perform scenario analysis to support business decision-making.
Create dashboards, Pivot Tables, and visualizations to communicate financial insights effectively.

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There are 6 modules in this course

Master Advanced Excel skills to perform powerful financial analysis and build real-world financial models. Learn the tools used by top analysts to transform data into actionable insights.

This course is designed to bridge the gap between basic Excel knowledge and professional financial analysis. You will learn how to use advanced formulas, lookup functions, and data analysis tools to solve real business problems. Through hands-on lessons, you will explore key Excel features such as VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, data tables, Solver, and Pivot Tables. You will also learn how to clean, transform, and visualize data using advanced charts and dashboards. By the end of this course, you will be able to build dynamic financial models, perform scenario analysis, and present insights effectively using Excel. Whether you are a student, finance professional, or aspiring analyst, this course will help you boost productivity and advance your career.

Learn essential Excel functions including logical, arithmetic, and error-handling tools to perform accurate financial calculations and build strong analytical foundations.

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6 videos1 assignment

Master lookup functions like VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, and dynamic referencing techniques to efficiently retrieve and manage financial data.

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6 videos1 assignment

Apply data tables, Solver, Goal Seek, and array formulas to build dynamic financial models and perform scenario and sensitivity analysis.

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7 videos1 assignment

Transform raw data using text and array functions and create meaningful visual insights using Pivot Tables and charts for financial reporting.

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6 videos1 assignment

Enhance usability and efficiency by using named ranges, form controls, and data tools to manage and interact with financial datasets.

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8 videos1 assignment

Leverage advanced Excel tools including data validation, protection, and modern charts to present financial insights effectively and securely.

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12 videos1 assignment

12 videosTotal 79 minutes

Subtotal Function8 minutes
Hyperlinks6 minutes
Data Validation9 minutes
Random Numbers7 minutes
Custom View5 minutes
Protecting the worksheet7 minutes
Protecting the workbook2 minutes
Excel Sparklines9 minutes
Waterfall chart7 minutes
Box and Whisker chart6 minutes
Treemap chart7 minutes
Sunburst chart5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Advanced Features & Financial Visualization30 minutes

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EDUCBA

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