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Australian Institute of Management

Excel for Business: Data Management

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Natalia Gutierrez

Whether you are streamlining workflows, uncovering insights, or preparing reports, mastering Excel unlocks a valuable skill set that is applicable across industries.

This introductory Excel course equips students with the essential skills to manage, analyse, and manipulate data effectively for business and professional use.

Through a practical, hands-on approach, they learn Excel fundamentals - from navigating the workspace and formatting data to using formulas, cleaning and validating datasets, and applying foundational techniques for data analysis and visualisation.

Skills / Knowledge

  • Navigate the Excel interface, customise settings and manage multiple worksheets efficiently
  • Learn best practices for inputting, editing and formatting data for clarity and readability
  • Adjust, insert, delete and freeze panes to keep data structured and accessible
  • Use formulas, including SUM, AVERAGE, IF, COUNT and LOOKUP functions to calculate and analyse data
  • Organise data alphabetically, numerically and by multiple criteria to extract insights easily
  • Create and customise bar, pie and line charts to communicate trends and patterns clearly
  • Apply validation rules and implement best practices for data integrity

Issued on

May 28, 2025

Expires on

Does not expire