Excel for Business Analysis

Summary

Still the fastest, most universally available tool for quick analysis — PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and basic formulas cover the vast majority of a BA's real analytical needs.

How to Learn This

1Build a PivotTable summarizing a sample dataset by category and time period.
2Practice using XLOOKUP to pull matching data from a related table.
3Learn to build a simple, clean dashboard using Excel charts.

Data Analysis Fundamentals for BAs

SQL Basics for BAs

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Data Analysis Fundamentals for BAs SQL Basics for BAs Data Visualization Basics Building Reports & Dashboards KPIs & Business Metrics Data-Driven Decision Making Statistical Analysis Basics Forecasting & Trend Analysis Data Quality & Validation

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