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Data Management, Manipulation & Analysis using Excel®

Excel with the Power of Data

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Why Choose Us

The Data Management, Manipulation & Analysis using Excel® training course develops practical skills for using Microsoft Excel® to support data-driven decision-making. Effective data organisation, manipulation and analysis are essential for operational efficiency and strategic planning in a fast-moving business environment. Participants explore foundational and advanced Excel techniques for converting raw data into actionable insights. These capabilities enable professionals to manage information effectively and apply Excel confidently to workplace scenarios.

The course covers more than 50 essential Excel functions, advanced charting techniques and forecasting tools that strengthen data interpretation and visualisation. Practical applications help participants present information clearly, analyse data accurately and make informed decisions in real-world situations. The training is suitable both for those new to Excel and for users seeking to refine their existing capabilities. On completion, participants will be equipped to use Excel strategically for data management, analysis, reporting, business decision-making and improved productivity.

This Data Management, Manipulation & Analysis using Excel® training course will highlight:

Organising and managing data efficiently in Microsoft Excel®
Applying more than 50 essential Excel functions
Manipulating and analysing raw data for actionable insights
Creating advanced charts for effective data visualisation
Using forecasting tools to support informed decisions
Producing clear reports for strategic planning and business decision-making

Why Choose Data Management, Manipulation & Analysis using Excel®

Course Goals

What are the Goals?

Upon completing this Data Management, Manipulation & Analysis using Excel® Training Course, participants will be able to:

Arrange and structure organizational data to enhance usability and make it easier to access.
Use advanced Excel functions to effectively analyze numerical and textual data.
Produce accurate forecasts and conduct scenario analysis to support strategic business planning.
Convert data into meaningful visual representations through advanced charting techniques.
Extract actionable insights from raw data to enable informed managerial decision-making.
Build the skills needed to efficiently manage, manipulate, and interpret data with Excel®.

This training course ensures participants finish prepared to apply Excel as a practical tool for addressing complex data challenges in the workplace.

Who is this Training Course for?

This Data Management, Manipulation & Analysis using Excel® training course is designed for:

Data Analysts
Business Analysts
Financial Analysts
Reporting Analysts
Management Information Systems Analysts
Operations Analysts
Planning Analysts
Research Analysts
Project Analysts
Database Administrators

Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Data Management, Manipulation & Analysis using Excel® Training Course applies interactive, practical learning approaches to help participants thoroughly understand and remember the material.

Progressive learning: Every session develops the knowledge gained previously, with complexity increasing gradually.
Practical exercises: Participants strengthen their skills by working through real-world examples.
Topic-based focus: Lessons are organized into areas including data management, functions, analysis, and visualization.
Personalized learning: Delegates are encouraged to bring their own laptops so they can practise using the Excel version familiar to them.

Through structured exercises and hands-on workshops, participants will complete the course feeling confident in carrying out complex data manipulations, performing statistical analyses, and presenting insights clearly and professionally.

The Course Content

An Introduction to the MS Excel Environment

Cell referencing, cell formatting and entering formula
Workbooks versus Worksheets
Copy and pasting
Left click versus right click
Paste Special
Introductory charts

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
Filtering, sorting and use of conditional formatting
Scatter diagrams

Intermediate MS Excel Functions

Use of VLOOKUP() and HLOOKUP()
Date functions, YEAR(), MONTH(), DAY(), YEARFRAC()
Selecting appropriate charts
Introduction to Pivot tables

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
Drawing histograms in MS Excel
Introduction to Data Analysis functions

What if and Scenario Analysis Using MS Excel

Naming cells in MS Excel
Linking cells together to undertake scenario analysis
Introduction to solver
Advanced charting
Sharing MS Excel output with other office formats

Recognition

Certificate

• Wallstreet Development Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will learn how Excel can be used to manage, manipulate and analyse data. The course focuses on working with data more effectively within Excel. It connects Excel skills with practical data-focused tasks.

This course is relevant to people who need to work with data in Excel. It may suit professionals seeking to develop their ability to organise, transform and analyse data. The available course information does not specify required job roles or prior experience.

The course develops the use of Excel as a tool for data management. It addresses the broader process of handling data alongside manipulation and analysis. Specific data-management methods are not detailed in the available information.

Yes, data analysis using Excel is a central part of the course. It is taught in the context of managing and manipulating data, linking the three areas together. The available description does not list particular analytical methods.

The course covers three core areas: data management, data manipulation and data analysis using Excel. It explores how Excel supports the handling and examination of data. Specific tools, functions and techniques are not listed in the available course information.

The course builds skills in managing, manipulating and analysing data with Excel. These capabilities support more structured and effective work with data. The course information does not identify specific exercises or software features.

Yes, data manipulation is one of the course’s stated focus areas. The training considers how Excel can be used to work with and transform data as part of a wider data process. The exact manipulation techniques covered are not specified.

The subtitle reflects the course’s focus on using Excel for data-driven work. It brings together data management, manipulation and analysis within Excel. This positions Excel as a tool for handling data across several related activities.