Overview
This webinar shows how to perform effective data analysis using just standard Excel features.
From organizing data into tables and using filters, to performing calculations with SUMIFS and creating pivot tables, you'll learn how to turn raw data into practical insights.
We'll also explore the best ways to visualize your findings using Excel's range of chart options.
Why you should Attend
- You work with raw data in Excel
- You want to analyze that data faster and more accurately
- You're unsure when to use SUMIFS vs pivot tables
- You want to visualize your results clearly using charts
- You prefer to stay within standard Excel tools without advanced add-ins
Areas Covered in the Session
- Define and format data as Excel Tables for structure and flexibility
- Sort, filter, and slice data efficiently
- Use SUMIF and SUMIFS functions for targeted calculations
- Build and customize pivot tables for deep-dive analysis
- Compare SUMIFS and pivot tables - when to use which
- Create visual insights using
- Standard Excel charts
- Pivot charts
- Sparklines
Who Will Benefit
- Business Analysts
- Finance Professionals
- Excel Users who manage and report on data
- Anyone looking to improve their analytical and visual reporting skills
Speaker Profile
Gary Knott is a chartered accountant and Excel trainer with over 30 years of experience including many years at Deloitte. He is the author of 'Avoid Excel Horror Stories', He was a speaker at the Global Excel Summit, and is a big fan of dynamic arrays, Power Query, and other modern Excel innovations. A sought-after trainer who makes Excel techniques easy, practical, and fun! He now works independently, helping clients improve their spreadsheets and reduce risk.
He’s a popular trainer known for clear, practical techniques and advice and who specializes in making complex tools simple, practical, and powerful.