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This course explores Excel as a tool for solving business problems. In this course you will learn the basic functions of excel through guided demonstration. Each week you will build on your excel skills and be provided an opportunity to practice what you’ve learned. Finally, you will have a chance to put your knowledge to work in a final project.  Please note, the content in this course was developed using a Windows version of Excel 2013.  
This course was created by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with an address at 300 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10017.

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Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Specialization

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Approx. 20 hours to complete

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Data Analysis
Microsoft Excel
Pivot Table
Data Cleansing

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Course 2 of 5 in the

Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 20 hours to complete

English

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Alex Mannella

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Week

Week 1

6 hours to complete

Overview of Excel

In this module, you will learn the basics of Excel navigation and Excel basic functionality. You will learn how to navigate the basic Excel screen including using formulas, subtotals and text formatting. We will provide you an opportunity to perform a problem solving exercise using basic Excel skills. Note: We recommend viewing videos in full-screen mode by clicking the double arrow in the lower right hand corner of your screen.

6 hours to complete

13 videos (Total 61 min), 10 readings, 4 quizzes

13 videos

Welcome to Problem Solving with Excel4m

Tao of Excel6m

Week 1 Welcome2m

Excel Basics and Navigation Part 15m

Excel Basics and Navigation Part 26m

A Message from our Chief People Officer at PwC41s

Paste Special - Part 16m

Paste Special - Part 22m

Cell Locking - Part 16m

Cell Locking - Part 22m

Named Ranges6m

Subtotal - Part 17m

Subtotal - Part 22m

10 readings

Course Overview and Syllabus10m

Meet the PwC Content Developers10m

Guiding Principles for Using Excel30m

Excel Basics Workbook10m

Excel Basics and Navigation Handout10m

Basic Functionality Workbook25m

Basic Functionality Handout10m

Subtotal Excel Workbook25m

Subtotal Handout10m

Week 1 Project30m

4 practice exercises

Excel Basics and Navigation Quiz30m

Basic Functionality Quiz30m

Subtotal Quiz30m

Week 1 project quiz5m

Week

Week 2

5 hours to complete

vLookups and Data Cleansing

In this module you will learn about VLookup, value cleansing and text functions. We will also introduce you to PwC's perspective on the value in cleansing data and using the appropriate functions. Finally, we will provide you an opportunity to perform a problem solving exercise using VLookup, value cleansing and text function. Note: We recommend viewing videos in full-screen mode by clicking the double arrow in the lower right hand corner of your screen.

5 hours to complete

16 videos (Total 51 min), 8 readings, 4 quizzes

16 videos

Welcome to Week 21m

VLookup6m

Use VLOOKUP, data validation and multiple VLOOKUPs together2m

HLOOKUP2m

Nesting5m

Data Cleansing: Values - CLEAN- 1a2m

Data Cleansing: Values - CLEAN -1b2m

Data Cleansing: Values - TRIM1m

Data Cleansing: Values - SUBSTITUTE -3a2m

Data Cleansing: Values - SUBSTITUTE - 3b1m

Data Cleansing: Values - STORED AS TEXT2m

Data Cleansing: Values - De-DUPLICATING1m

Data Cleansing: Text Functions4m

Text - LEN & FIND3m

Text - CONCATENATE3m

Text - Data Validation5m

8 readings

VLookup Workbook30m

VLookup Handout10m

Data Cleansing: Values Workbook30m

Data Cleansing: Values Handout10m

Data Cleansing: Text Workbook30m

Data Cleansing: Text Handout10m

Hints for Week 2 Project5m

Week 2 Project35m

4 practice exercises

VLookup30m

Data Cleansing - Values Quiz30m

Data Cleanse - Text Quiz30m

Week 2 Quiz5m

Week

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Logical Functions & Pivot Tables

In this module, you will learn about logical functions and pivot tables. We will show you how to create and use pivot tables to solve business problems. We will give you an opportunity to practice creating and using a pivot table to solve a business problem. Finally, we will share some insight on PwC’s perspectives on the impact of Excel on your career and work. Note: We recommend viewing videos in full-screen mode by clicking the double arrow in the lower right hand corner of your screen.

4 hours to complete

17 videos (Total 68 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes

17 videos

Welcome to Week 32m

Logical Functions: Introduction5m

Logical Functions - COUNTIFS7m

Logical Functions - COUNTIFS Part 22m

Logical Functions - SUMIFS3m

Logical Functions - SUMIFS Part 25m

Logical Functions - IF + THEN1m

Logical Functions - IF + AND2m

Logical Functions - IF + OR2m

Logical Functions - Nesting3m

Bringing Value with Excel4m

Pivot Tables4m

Navigate a Pivot Table7m

Sort a Pivot Table3m

Advanced Filtering5m

Calculated Fields3m

Slicers2m

5 readings

Logical Functions Workbook10m

Logical Functions Handout10m

Pivot Tables Workbook40m

Pivot Tables Handout10m

Week 3 Project10m

3 practice exercises

Logical Functions Quiz30m

Pivot Tables Quiz30m

Week 3 Project Quiz30m

Week

Week 4

6 hours to complete

More Advanced Formulas

In this module you will learn more advanced Excel formulas. We will show you how to create statistical formulas, perform an index match, and lastly, build financial formulas. We will provide you with an opportunity to problem solve using statistical formulas. Finally, we will give you an opportunity to practice what you have learned through a final project. Note: We recommend viewing videos in full-screen mode by clicking the double arrow in the lower right hand corner of your screen.

6 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 64 min), 8 readings, 4 quizzes

12 videos

Welcome to Week 42m

Intro to Statistical Forecasting9m

Statistical Forecasting - Part 116m

Statistical Forecasting - Part 27m

Index Match2m

Index Match: MATCH Formula2m

x and y Variables3m

2 Variable Lookup6m

Financial Function - NPV and IRR6m

Financial Function - Calculating Payment Schedule2m

Financial Function - Calculating Payment Period1m

Course Wrap-up2m

8 readings

Statistical Forecasting Workbook30m

Statistical Forecasting Handout10m

Index Match Workbook30m

Index Match Handout10m

Financial Function Workbook30m

Financial Function Handout10m

Week 4 Project40m

Learn more about PwC and our career opportunities10m

4 practice exercises

Statistical Forecasting Quiz30m

Index Match Quiz30m

Financial Functions30m

Week 4 Project Quiz10m

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About the Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Specialization

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This Specialization will help you get practical with data analysis, turning business intelligence into real-world outcomes. We'll explore how a combination of better understanding, filtering, and application of data can help you solve problems faster - leading to smarter and more effective decision-making. You’ll learn how to use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other common data analysis and communication tools, and perhaps most importantly, we'll help you to present data to others in a way that gets them engaged in your story and motivated to act. Please note: If you'd like to audit the courses in this Specialization, you'll need to enroll in each course separately and then you will see the audit option. This specialization was created by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with an address at 300 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10017.

Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach

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