Visualization & Reporting With Excel Charts & Pivot Tables

Master Excel Charts and Pivot Tables in 2 Hours

What you'll learn

Master the Basics of Excel Charts - Learn how to create, format, and customize various Excel charts, including bar, line, pie, and combination charts.

Understand Pivot Tables from Scratch-Gain a solid understanding of what pivot tables are, how they work, & why they are essential for data analysis & reporting

Create Interactive Dashboards - Develop dynamic dashboards using pivot tables, slicers, and charts to make data analysis more engaging and actionable.

Build Confidence in Using Excel for Business Reporting Develop the skills to confidently apply Excel charts and pivot tables

Requirements

Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Excel - Students should have a foundational understanding of Excel, such as opening files, navigating the interface, and performing basic data entry.

Access to Microsoft Excel (2016 or later) - A working version of Excel is essential, preferably Excel 2016 or later, to access the latest charting and pivot table features. Excel 365 is also highly recommended.

No Prior Expertise in Charts or Pivot Tables Required - This course is beginner-friendly and will teach all necessary skills from scratch.

A Laptop or Windows Desktop Computer The course is designed for Excel on Windows . While some features may work on mobile or web versions, a full-featured desktop application is ideal.

Willingness to Learn and Practice - Students should be ready to dedicate time to learn and practice the concepts taught in the course.

No Coding or Programming Skills Required - This is a completely code-free course focused on leveraging Excel’s built-in tools.

Motivation to Improve Reporting and Data Visualization Skills - A desire to enhance their professional capabilities in data presentation is a plus.

Description

Unlock the Power of Excel to Transform Your Data into Clear, Actionable Insights!Are you ready to take your Excel skills to the next level and become a data visualization expert? Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate user, this course is your ultimate guide to mastering Excel Charts and Pivot Tables for professional reporting and data analysis.Why This Course?In today’s data-driven world, the ability to present information clearly and effectively is a game-changer. This course is designed to teach you exactly that — how to transform raw data into visually compelling charts and interactive reports that drive impactful decisions.What You’ll AchieveBy the end of this course, you will:Build and customize Excel charts (Bar, Line, Pie, and more)Create and master Pivot Tables to analyze large datasets with ease.Develop professional dashboards with interactive features like slicers and filters.What Makes This Course Unique?Hands-On Learning – Apply concepts immediately with step-by-step guide demonstrated in the course.Beginner-Friendly – No coding or prior expertise required; everything is explained clearly.Professional Skills – Gain tools to create impressive reports for work, clients, or personal projects.Course HighlightsLifetime access to content and updates.Easy-to-follow video tutorials and downloadable resources.Don’t let data overwhelm you — learn how to turn it into your superpower! Enroll today and unlock your potential with Visualization and Reporting with Excel Charts and Pivot Tables.Start your journey to becoming a data visualization pro — Enroll Now and begin today!

Overview

Section 1: Excel Charting Essentials

Lecture 1 Introduction & Pre-requisites

Lecture 2 Creating Excel Charts with Alt + F1 Keyboard shortcut

Lecture 3 Updating data source range for Excel charts

Lecture 4 Using data tables as chart source data for automatic data updates

Lecture 5 Creating charts from un-summarized dataset

Lecture 6 Creating charts from un-summarized dataset (part 2)

Lecture 7 Editing Chart Axes

Lecture 8 Changing chart types

Lecture 9 Introduction to Chart Elements

Lecture 10 Introduction to formatting Chart Elements in Excel

Lecture 11 Changing chart area fill colors and text colors

Lecture 12 Formatting Lines on Excel Charts

Lecture 13 Changing Number Display Units and Formatting

Lecture 14 Using Combo charts and formatting chart column widths

Lecture 15 Formatting Titles, gridlines and legends

Lecture 16 Formatting Data Labels and Pie Charts

Section 2: Excel Data Reporting with Pivot Tables

Lecture 17 Intro to Pivot Table Reporting & Workbook structuring for reporting

Lecture 18 Understanding data structure rules for Pivot Tables

Lecture 19 Creating basic pivot table report on new excel worksheet

Lecture 20 Creating pivot tables on existing Excel Worksheets

Lecture 21 Understanding Pivot Tables Row field and Design Layouts

Lecture 22 Understanding Pivot Tables Columns and Filter fields

Lecture 23 Understanding Value Fields and changing summary type

Lecture 24 Filtering and Sorting on Pivot Tables

Lecture 25 Displaying Pivot Tables values as different calculations

Lecture 26 Updating Pivot Tables data and refreshing pivots

Lecture 27 Working with Date Fields/Columns in Pivot Tables

Lecture 28 Creating Additional Pivot Tables from the same data source

Lecture 29 Creating additional pivot tables from the same data source (part 2)

Lecture 30 Adding slicers to Pivot table reports

Section 3: Building our Excel Dashboards

Lecture 31 Building our Dashboard (part 1)

Lecture 32 Building our dashboards (part 2)

Lecture 33 Building our Dashboards (part 3)

Lecture 34 Building Our Dashboards (part 4)

Lecture 35 Building our Dashboards (final part)

Business Professionals - Individuals in business roles who need to create visually compelling reports and dashboards to communicate data-driven insights.,Financial Analysts - Professionals looking to enhance their skills in presenting financial data through impactful charts and pivot tables.,Data Analysts - Analysts aiming to improve their proficiency in Excel for advanced data visualization and reporting tasks.,Students and Recent Graduates - Students or recent graduates in business, finance, or data-related fields seeking to build practical skills for their resumes,Managers and Team Leads - Supervisors who need to track, analyze, and present team or project performance metrics.,Small Business Owners - Entrepreneurs who want to analyze sales, inventory, and performance data efficiently using Excel.,HR Professionals - HR managers and recruiters interested in visualizing employee performance, retention, and other HR metrics.,Marketing Analysts - Marketing professionals who analyze campaign performance data and need to present clear, actionable insights.,Non-Technical Professionals - Individuals with little to no technical background who want to learn how to summarize and visualize data using Excel,Freelancers and Consultants - Freelancers or consultants looking to expand their service offerings by mastering Excel-based reporting for clients.