Excel – Reporting Simplified – Learn Pivot Tables from Scratch
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Speaker : MIKE THOMAS
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When : Friday, January 17, 2025
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Time : 01 : 00 PM EST
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Mike Thomas has worked in the IT training business since 1989. He is a
subject matter expert in a range of technologies including Microsoft
Office and Apple Mac. In 2012 Mike founded excel trainer.co.uk where he
has produced nearly 200 written and video-based Excel tutorials. He has
recorded several Excel training courses for plural sight.com and in his
career delivered hundreds of courses and webinars on a wide variety of
technology-related topics. Mike is a Fellow of The Learning and
Performance Institute and has worked with and for a large number of
global and UK-based companies and organizations across a diverse range
of sectors. In addition to training, he also designs and develops
Microsoft Office-based solutions that automate key business tasks and
processes.
Unlock the power of Excel's data analysis and Business Intelligence (BI) toolkit with Pivot Tables. Whether you're aiming to construct dynamic dashboards, conduct in-depth data analysis, or simply streamline data summaries for personal or business purposes, Pivot Tables are your key to success.
In just a few clicks, without the need for complex formulas, you can effortlessly generate insightful reports, dynamic dashboards, and informative charts. These tools empower you to summarize, analyze, interpret, and gain a deeper understanding of your data, enabling you to uncover trends and derive answers to critical questions that drive your key business decisions.
Despite their reputation for complexity, Pivot Tables are surprisingly accessible and user-friendly. Join our training session to demystify their usage and learn how to create them effectively.
Learning Objectives
- Harness the full potential of Pivot Tables to transform raw data into meaningful and enlightening reports and summaries
- Learn the optimal data structuring techniques to maximize the effectiveness of Pivot Tables
- Master the art of designing and formatting Pivot Table reports for clarity and comprehension
- Explore diverse data summarization methods, including totals, counts, and percentages
- Convert Pivot Tables into visually engaging charts
Areas Covered
- Use cases: Identifying scenarios where Pivot Tables shine
- Raw data best practices: What to do and what to avoid?
- Create Pivot Tables effortlessly with a few simple clicks
- Data summarization techniques: Totals, counts, and percentages
- Apply formatting for enhanced readability and comprehension
- Arrange Pivot Table data alphabetically or numerically
- Visualize Pivot Table data through charts and graphs
- Managing updates when source data changes
- Using Slicers to Slice, Dice, and Filter your data
- GETPIVOTDATA – What is it, when to use it, and when to avoid it
Who Should Attend
This training is suitable for individuals who want to harness the power of Pivot Tables in Excel, whether you aim to swiftly create reports and summaries or simply enhance your Excel proficiency.
You don't need advanced Excel skills to participate; if you can create basic worksheets, copy and paste, and apply fundamental formatting to cells, you'll be able to follow along.
The training will be conducted using the latest version of Excel for Windows, although much of the functionality is applicable to earlier Excel versions.
Why Should You Attend
Pivot Tables are indispensable tools for professionals across a spectrum of industries, from global enterprises to burgeoning startups and small businesses.
Acquiring the skill of creating Pivot Tables is a must for anyone seeking to leverage Excel for rapid report and summary development. This training will equip you with a strong foundation to build your own Pivot Tables and reports.
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$160.00
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