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Data Analysis in Excel Specialization Overview
CFI’s Data Analysis in Excel Specialization positions you to master the world of data analysis using Microsoft Excel. Save hours by automating and streamlining data collection, transformation, and analysis. The program is designed to propel your career forward as a Microsoft Excel wizard, equipping you with the skills to generate actionable business insights by creating compelling data models and visuals.
Program Overview
8 courses
5 Required Courses
26-30 Hours
Average completion time
Receive a Certificate
To verify your skills
500,000+ 5-star ratings
Best-in-class training, as rated by you
Your path to becoming a Microsoft Excel expert
This comprehensive specialization consists of four courses delivering practical, job-ready Microsoft Excel analytics skills.
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3 Elective Course
Electives are optional, supplementary courses designed to expand your Microsoft Excel analytics skills.
What is a Specialization Program?
Specializations allow narrow and deep focus on a targeted subject area, with particular attention to specific analysis techniques and actionable skills.
They are designed to deepen your industry acumen and to prepare you for faster professional growth within the sector.
Skill Categories and Learning Objectives
A Step by Step Approach to Building Your Data Skills
1. Data Analysis in Excel
Master data analysis and work more efficiently using modern Excel tools including dynamic arrays, Power Query and Power Pivot.
2. BIDA Certification
Develop BI skills such as dashboarding and data manipulation using industry standard tools like Power BI, Tableau, and SQL.
3. Data Science Analyst
Go beyond descriptive analysis and learn how to work with complex datasets and predictive machine learning models.
Courses Taught by BI & Data Experts
Sebastian Taylor
Sebastian leads our BIDA® program and has worked with a variety of BI tools across a number of industries. From quant energy risk management to financial and retail analysis, Seb loves the challenge of automating and communicating complex analysis with simplicity and clarity.
Joseph Yeates
Joseph is passionate about driving better decision making by creating, curating, and communicating insights from data. He has a degree in Business Administration and Finance, with further certifications in Business Analytics & Decision Making and Applied Database Administration & Design.
Explore Your Career Options
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Data Analyst
Data analysts collect and transform data, creating models and metrics for analysis. Microsoft Excel is their primary tool for this work. -
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Business Intelligence Specialist
Business intelligence specialists have diverse skills, including SQL and data visualization. Microsoft Excel remains the preferred choice for quick calculations and testing ideas. -
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Finance Analyst
Finance analysts perform many of the same tasks as data analysts, but using finance specific data. Microsoft Excel is by a significant margin the most widely used analysis tool in finance.
Our Learners Work At:
What Our Students Say
Over 75% of CFI learners report improved productivity or competency within weeks.
I can’t describe how amazing this course is! I’ll recommend it to anyone who wants to learn Excel so they can analyze data efficiently.
Abdulrahman Alhemidda
This has been one of the best courses! I had no idea how to use Power Pivot or even what it was. I’ve got several datasets that I can use this on right now while increasing efficiency, reducing file sizes, and getting rid of dozens of formulas that are scattered throughout the files.
Anthony Santillanes
This program will greatly aid in the automation process in my daily tasks and also improves on efficiencies!
Given Morakwi
Everything was explained clearly and carefully by the instructor which made things easy to understand.
Joss Atkinson
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