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The Ultimate Excel Pivot Table Course

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The Ultimate Excel Pivot Table Course

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build and organize Pivot Tables for efficient data analysis

  • Sort, filter, and aggregate data to uncover valuable insights

  • Create dynamic Pivot Charts and link slicers to charts for interactive reports

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August 2026

Assessments

10 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 10 modules in this course

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of pivot tables, including their purpose, data preparation techniques, and practical application through hands-on exercises. It provides a solid foundation for analyzing and summarizing data efficiently in Excel.

What's included

5 videos

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to creating and customizing basic pivot tables. Learners will gain hands-on experience with rearranging fields, managing data summaries, and applying aggregation techniques to enhance data analysis. The content emphasizes practical skills for effective data interpretation and manipulation.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

This module teaches learners how to efficiently sort, filter, and group data in pivot tables, enhancing their ability to analyze and present information effectively in Excel. It covers both basic and advanced techniques, including custom lists, date grouping, and the use of slicers and timelines for dynamic data visualization. Learners will gain practical skills to refine and organize data for better decision-making.

What's included

10 videos1 assignment

This module teaches advanced techniques for formatting and customizing pivot tables, including number formats, headers, layouts, and styles. Learners will gain skills in improving data presentation, maintaining consistency, and using tools like slicers and conditional formatting for more dynamic and professional reports.

What's included

12 videos1 assignment

This module teaches how to enhance pivot table analysis by using calculated fields and items, manipulating order list items, and applying advanced value display options. Learners will gain practical skills in Excel data manipulation and complex calculation techniques.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

This module covers techniques for importing, linking, and combining data from multiple tables using Power Query and Excel. Learners will gain skills in creating dynamic data models, appending tables, and connecting to folders for efficient data analysis.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

This module covers the fundamentals of creating and customizing pivot charts in Excel, including formatting, troubleshooting, and using advanced features like filled map charts and slicers. Learners will gain practical skills to effectively visualize and analyze data for better decision-making.

What's included

10 videos1 assignment

This module covers advanced techniques for working with pivot tables in Excel, including using the GETPIVOTDATA function, highlighting key values, and applying advanced grouping methods like GroupBy and PivotBy. Learners will gain hands-on experience through exercises and knowledge checks to improve their ability to create dynamic and insightful reports.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

This module teaches learners how to efficiently analyze data using Quick Analysis tools and leverage CoPilot's AI capabilities to create and format pivot tables. It also includes a hands-on exercise to reinforce these skills and a knowledge check to ensure understanding of key data visualization techniques.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

This module guides learners through the process of creating interactive dashboards using pivot tables and concludes with a review of key concepts and next steps for continued Excel development. It emphasizes visual data analysis, best practices, and practical application of dashboard design principles.

What's included

2 videos2 assignments

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