Advanced Excel Mastery: AI Integration and Dashboard Creation

Program Overview

Week 1: Advanced Excel Functions and Formulas

• Day 1: Review of basic Excel functions and formulas
• Day 2: Advanced functions: INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, etc.
• Day 3: Array formulas and dynamic arrays
• Day 4: Advanced data manipulation techniques with Excel functions
• Day 5: Practical exercises and case studies

Week 2: Data Analysis and Visualization

• Day 6: Introduction to data analysis tools in Excel
• Day 7: Using PivotTables for data summarization and analysis
• Day 8: Data validation and conditional formatting techniques
• Day 9: Introduction to Excel charts and graphs
• Day 10: Advanced charting techniques and customization

Week 3: AI Integration in Excel

• Day 11: Introduction to AI and machine learning concepts
• Day 12: Integrating AI models into Excel using Power Query
• Day 13: Using AI for predictive analytics and forecasting in Excel
• Day 14: Building custom AI models with Excel add-ins
• Day 15: Practical exercises and case studies

Week 4: Dashboard Creation

• Day 16: Introduction to dashboards and data visualization principles
• Day 17: Designing interactive dashboards with Excel
• Day 18: Creating dynamic dashboard components with form controls
• Day 19: Dashboard automation with macros and VBA
• Day 20: Practical exercises and project development

Week 5: Advanced Dashboard Techniques

• Day 21: Incorporating external data sources into dashboards
• Day 22: Using Power BI for advanced dashboarding and analytics
• Day 23: Integrating live data feeds into Excel dashboards
• Day 24: Advanced dashboard customization and styling
• Day 25: Project development and refinement

Week 6: Project Completion and Showcase

• Day 26-27: Finalizing dashboard projects
• Day 28: Project presentation and showcase
• Day 29: Course review and feedback session
• Day 30: Certificate distribution and course conclusion

Outlook

This syllabus covers advanced Excel topics including functions, data analysis, visualization, AI integration, and dashboard creation. Hands-on exercises, practical projects, and case studies ensure participants gain proficiency in using Excel for data-driven decision-making and advanced analytics.