Excel – Building a Dashboard – Transforming Raw Data into Visual Insights

A well-designed dashboard is an indispensable tool for transforming raw data into compelling visual insights. It empowers users to interpret complex information at a glance and make data-driven decisions.
Despite the availability of numerous sophisticated dashboard-building tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and even PowerPoint, it is worth noting that the majority of users consistently opt for Excel. The primary reasons for this choice include its widespread presence on their computers, their familiarity with its fundamental functions, and its commendable performance in fulfilling their dashboard needs.
This training session is your gateway to mastering the art of dashboard creation in Excel.

Objectives

• Grasp the fundamental principles of effective dashboard design.
• Acquire the skills to craft interactive, visually engaging dashboards using Excel.
• Uncover best practices for data visualization that enhance clarity and impact.
• Harness the power of dashboards to inform and guide strategic business decisions.

Why You Should Attend

Unlock the potential to craft stunning, interactive, and professional-looking dashboards with Excel. Our training provides a solid foundation, enabling you to create dynamic reports that elevate your data presentation game. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and boost your career prospects.

Topics Covered

• The importance of dashboards for data analysis and decision-making
• Structuring data for dashboard use (Tables and Pivot Tables)
• Crafting Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Summaries with Formulas
• Dashboard Elements: Charts, Slicers, Tiles/Cards
• Sharing and distributing the dashboard with others

Who Should Attend?

This training session caters to professionals who rely on Excel for data analysis and reporting, including business analysts, data analysts, financial analysts, project managers, and anyone eager to harness the transformative power of dashboards.

To benefit fully, attendees should possess an intermediate level of Excel proficiency. While the training will be conducted using the latest version of Excel for Windows, much of the functionality is applicable to earlier versions of the application.