Business Data Cleaning & Analysis with Excel
Understand how to clean and preprocess raw data for analysis.
Project
A retail company provides sales data containing missing values, duplicates, and errors.
- Clean the data (remove duplicates, handle missing values).
- Use advanced formulas (e.g., VLOOKUP, IF, SUMIFS) to calculate KPIs like total revenue, average sales per region, and product trends.
Deliverables
- Cleaned dataset
- KPI calculations
Advanced Excel Visualization
Create professional dashboards in Excel.
Project
Visualize sales performance using slicers, pivot tables, and charts.
- Design a dynamic dashboard that shows top-performing products, sales by region, and monthly trends.
Deliverables
- Interactive Excel dashboard
Introduction to SQL for Data Retrieval
Query data from a database.
Project
A company database contains employee and department data.
- Write SQL queries to extract employee information by department, salary ranges, and job roles.
- Use basic SQL clauses like SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY, and GROUP BY.
Deliverables
- SQL query scripts with results
Data Transformation with SQL
Transform data using SQL for analysis.
Project
Analyze customer transactions from an e-commerce database.
- Write SQL queries for data aggregation (total sales, average order value).
- Use CASE statements to categorize customers by spending levels.
Deliverables
Introduction to Power BI
Connect to datasets and create basic visualizations.
Project
Create a Power BI report for a logistics company’s shipping performance.
- Connect to Excel/SQL datasets.
- Create visuals (bar charts, pie charts, and line graphs).
- Use slicers for interactivity.
Deliverables
Power BI Data Modeling
Build a robust data model and DAX formulas.
Project
Create a data model for a healthcare provider’s patient visit data.
- Develop relationships between tables.
- Write DAX formulas (e.g., YTD, rolling averages) to analyze patient visits and revenue trends.
Deliverables
- Power BI report with a functional data model
Advanced SQL Joins
Work with multiple datasets using SQL joins.
Project
Merge sales and customer datasets for a telecom company.
- Use INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, and FULL OUTER JOIN to integrate data.
- Analyze churn rates and customer lifetime value.
Deliverables
Advanced Power BI Dashboards
Develop an end-to-end business dashboard.
Project
Create an executive dashboard for a finance company’s quarterly performance.
- Combine data from Excel and SQL.
- Create KPIs, custom visuals, and a clean layout.
Deliverables
Data Automation in Excel
Use advanced Excel features for automation.
Project
Automate monthly reporting for a manufacturing company.
- Use macros and Power Query to clean and transform data.
- Automate creation of pivot tables and charts.
Deliverables
- Excel file with automated workflows
Case Study Analysis
Solve a real-world business problem.
Project
A retail company needs insights into customer purchase behavior.
- Use SQL to extract data, Excel for cleaning, and Power BI for visualization.
- Provide actionable recommendations.
Deliverables
- Final report with SQL scripts, Excel file, and Power BI report
Predictive Modeling with Power BI
Create forecasts and predictions in Power BI.
Project
Develop a sales forecasting model for a startup.
- Use historical sales data to forecast future revenue trends.
- Incorporate Power BI’s forecasting and analytics tools.
Deliverables
Capstone Project
Synthesize all skills in a comprehensive project.
Project
Participants choose a domain (e.g., finance, healthcare, retail) and solve a business problem end-to-end.
- Use SQL for data extraction and transformation.
- Use Excel for additional cleaning and KPIs.
- Build a Power BI dashboard for reporting.
Deliverables
- Final project report and presentation
