Professional training course
Data Management, Manipulation & Analysis using Excel®
Course Introduction Data has become more accessible than ever, generated through our daily activities, purchases, and business operations. This wealth of information…
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Course overview
Course Introduction
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?
This training course is designed for middle and senior managers responsible for divisional or organizational outcomes, as well as consultants and professionals who support them. Suitable participants include:
- 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.
Course outline
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1Day One: 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
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2Day Two: 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
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3Day Three: Intermediate MS Excel Functions
- Use of VLOOKUP() and HLOOKUP()
- Date functions, YEAR(), MONTH(), DAY(), YEARFRAC()
- Selecting appropriate charts
- Introduction to Pivot tables
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4Day Four: 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
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5Day Five: 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
Schedule
Dates and fees
13 upcoming dates in 6 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Data Management, Manipulation & Analysis using Excel® course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Data Management, Manipulation & Analysis using Excel® course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, Istanbul, Cape Town, Barcelona, Paris, Vienna.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,850 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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