The Complete Excel Pivot Table: Data Analysis And Reporting

A Step By Step Guide To Mastering Pivot Tables in Excel—Perfect For Data Analysts and Excel Users at Any Level.

What you'll learn

Overview of Excel as a Data Analysis Tool

Key Excel Features for Analysts

Creating Your First Pivot Table (Step-by-Step)

Understanding Pivot Table Interface

Best Practices for Structuring Raw Data

Removing Duplicates and Handling Blanks

Formatting Data for Analysis

Value Summarization: Sum, Count, Average, etc.

Using the Field List and Pivot Table Settings

Managing Grand Totals and Subtotals

Creating Interactive Dashboards with Slicers and Timelines

Formatting and Customizing Charts for Reports

Using Multiple Pivot Tables from the Same Data Source

Sales Analysis Dashboard

Financial Reporting with Pivot Tables

Requirements

No prior experience with Pivot Tables required

Description

Pivot Tables are one of the most powerful tools in Microsoft Excel for analyzing, summarizing, and reporting data. Yet many professionals only use a fraction of their potential. This course is designed to give you a complete, hands on mastery of Pivot Tables, helping you transform raw data into clear, actionable insights.Whether you’re a beginner just learning Excel or an experienced user looking to sharpen your data analysis skills, this course will guide you step by step through building dynamic Pivot Tables and professional reports used in business, finance, marketing, and beyond.What You Will Learn:What is Data Analysis?Overview of Excel as a Data Analysis ToolKey Excel Features for AnalystsWhat Is a Pivot Table and Why Use It?Creating Your First Pivot Table (Step-by-Step)Understanding Pivot Table Interface: Rows, Columns, Values, FiltersBest Practices for Structuring Raw DataCleaning Data Using Excel ToolsRemoving Duplicates and Handling BlanksUsing Tables as Dynamic Pivot Data SourcesFormatting Data for AnalysisSorting and Filtering Pivot DataGrouping Data by Dates, Numbers, or TextValue Summarization: Sum, Count, Average, etc.Using the Field List and Pivot Table SettingsAdding and Using Calculated FieldsCreating Custom Calculations with % of Total, Difference, Running TotalUsing Show Values As for Advanced ComparisonsManaging Grand Totals and SubtotalsIntroduction to Pivot ChartsCreating Interactive Dashboards with Slicers and TimelinesLinking Pivot Tables to ChartsFormatting and Customizing Charts for ReportsUsing Multiple Pivot Tables from the Same Data SourceConnecting Slicers Across Multiple TablesConsolidating Multiple Data RangesDrill-Down and Exploring Underlying DataSales Analysis DashboardFinancial Reporting with Pivot TablesWhy This Course?Learn by working directly with real datasetsFrom basics to advanced techniques in Pivot TablesSkills used by analysts, managers, and consultants worldwideNo prior experience with Pivot Tables requiredBy the end of this course, you will be able to use Pivot Tables to analyze complex datasets, build interactive reports, and make data driven decisions with confidence.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Data Analysis in Excel

Lecture 1 Overview of Excel as a Data Analysis Tool

Lecture 2 Key Excel Features for Analysts

Section 2: Getting Started with Excel Pivot Tables

Lecture 3 What Is a Pivot Table and Why Use It?

Lecture 4 Creating Your First Pivot Table (Step-by-Step)

Lecture 5 Understanding Pivot Table Interface: Rows, Columns, Values, Filters

Section 3: Preparing Data for Pivot Table Analysis

Lecture 6 Removing Duplicates and Handling Blanks

Lecture 7 Using Tables as Dynamic Pivot Data Sources

Lecture 8 Formatting Data for Analysis

Section 4: Core Pivot Table Techniques

Lecture 9 Sorting and Filtering Pivot Data

Lecture 10 Value Summarization: Sum, Count, Average, etc

Lecture 11 Using the Field List and Pivot Table Settings

Section 5: Calculations and Formulas in Pivot Tables

Lecture 12 Adding and Using Calculated Fields

Lecture 13 Creating Custom Calculations with % of Total, Difference, Running Total

Lecture 14 Using Show Values As for Advanced Comparisons

Lecture 15 Managing Grand Totals and Subtotals

Section 6: Visualizing Data with Pivot Charts

Lecture 16 Introduction to Pivot Charts

Lecture 17 Creating Interactive Dashboards with Slicers and Timelines

Lecture 18 Linking Pivot Tables to Charts

Section 7: Advanced Pivot Table Features

Lecture 19 Using Multiple Pivot Tables from the Same Data Source

Lecture 20 Connecting Slicers Across Multiple Tables

Lecture 21 Consolidating Multiple Data Ranges

Section 8: Real World Projects and Scenarios

Lecture 22 Sales Analysis Dashboard

Anyone who wants to quickly and effectively summarize, analyze, and present data,Students and job seekers preparing for data driven roles,Excel users who want to move beyond basic formulas into powerful data analysis,Professionals in finance, accounting, marketing, operations, or HR