Excel and Google Sheets Training Course

This live, instructor-led training in Latvia (online or onsite) targets entry-level analysts who aim to use Excel VBA to automate repetitive work, transform and clean data, and enhance reporting processes.

Upon completion, participants will be able to: record and edit macros, author simple VBA procedures, interact with Excel objects for reporting, and debug fundamental automation solutions.

Excel is a popular spreadsheet application developed by Microsoft. It is widely used for storing, organizing, and analyzing data in a tabular format. Below are some of its key features and capabilities: 1. Spreadsheets: It consists of worksheets, where each worksheet is a grid of cells arranged in rows and columns. Users can create multiple worksheets within a single file, allowing for the organization of various datasets. 2. Calculations and Formulas: It enables the performance of diverse mathematical, statistical, and logical calculations using formulas. The software includes a wide range of built-in functions, such as SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, IF, VLOOKUP, and others. 3. Formatting and Data Presentation: It provides tools for formatting data, including changes to fonts, colours, styles, as well as the creation of charts, pivot tables, and diagrams. 4. Sorting, Filtering, and Grouping: It allows data to be sorted according to specific criteria. Data can be filtered to display only selected information. Data can be grouped as needed to improve readability and analysis. 5. Data Analysis: It offers tools for advanced analysis, such as scenario analysis, trend analysis, forecasting, and the creation of macros. 6. Data Sharing: It facilitates real-time data sharing and collaboration, enabling multiple users to work on the same data simultaneously. 7. Task Automation: It allows for the creation of macros and automation of tasks using the VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) programming language. Excel is widely applied across various fields, from business to science and education. Its versatile features enable data analysis, report generation, budgeting, scheduling, data management, and many other applications.

Develop core Microsoft Excel competencies through this introductory program held in Latvia. This curriculum addresses data input, styling, computational logic, tables, and visual representation, empowering learners to establish a robust basis for practical data analysis and reporting.

This instructor-led live training, offered in Latvia (online or onsite), caters to beginner through advanced-level data analysts seeking to utilize Excel for a wide array of tasks, including data entry, formula creation, data analysis, and advanced automation.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Navigating the Excel interface to perform basic data entry, formatting, and calculations.
• Applying advanced formulas, functions, and conditional formatting for data analysis.
• Creating and managing pivot tables and charts for data visualization.
• Using tools like Power Query and Power Pivot to perform data analysis.
• Automating tasks using macros and VBA to streamline workflows.

This live instructor-led training, conducted in Latvia (either online or onsite), is tailored for beginner to intermediate-level business and data analysts seeking to utilize Excel for data analysis and reporting in their projects.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Utilize Excel formulas and functions for calculations and data manipulation.
• Employ analytical tools such as PivotTables, What-If Analysis, and Forecasting to summarize and visualize data.
• Develop and customize data visualizations using Excel charts and graphs.
• Ensure data quality and emphasize insights through data validation and conditional formatting.
• Integrate external data sources and share data using Excel’s import and export capabilities.

This instructor-led, live training in Latvia (delivered online or on-site) targets data analysts aiming to utilize Google Sheets for data analysis.

Once the training is concluded, participants will have the capability to:

• Develop spreadsheets via Google Sheets.
• Implement formulas that function in both Google Sheets and Excel.
• Format and process diverse data sets.
• Generate visual representations of data using charts and graphs.