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Excel: Mother of Business Intelligence
Beginners to Advanced Excel course for those who are preparing for a data career (especially Data Analysts). This course is carefully curated by industry experts to mimic real-world scenarios to prepare you to become a market fit. You will also get practical exercises to practice and get a simulated experience of a data analyst using Excel to solve problems.
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This course includes:
- 09h:05m:26s on-demand video
- 70 Lectures
- 8 Exercises
- 9 Quizzes
- Access on any Device
- Certificate of completion
Free Lifetime Access
No Experience Needed
Start from scratch
and build up
Flexible Schedule
Learn at your
own pace
Get Job-Ready
Acquire essential
job skills
What you'll learn in our Excel course?
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Excel Basics (Formulas, Tables, Charts)
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Lookups (VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, XLOOKUP)
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Business Math & Statistics concepts required for analysis
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Pivot table (Creation and Optimization)
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Power Query (Cleaning, Merging, and Transforming data)
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Basics of VBA (Idea of how much of it is needed in a data analyst role)
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Sales and Finance Functional Knowledge
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Designing a report in Excel
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Soft skills (being a problem solver, being in a growth zone)
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Working Real dataset with >1 million records with industry-style project-based learning
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Practicing via Exercises, Quizzes, and Certificate Upon Course Completion
Course Curriculum
70 Lectures | 09h:05m:26s
3:
Excel Basics: Getting Started
13 Lectures
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3.1: Peter Pandey’s Journey and Need to Learn Excel
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3.2: Installing Excel: Windows / Mac
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3.3: Getting Familiar With Excel
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3.4: Getting More Familiar With Excel
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3.5: Introduction to Formulas
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3.6: Formula Behavior
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3.7: Introduction to Tables
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3.8: Introduction to Charts
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3.9: Other Essential Features
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3.10: Peter Gets His First Assignment From His Senior
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3.11: Practice Exercise: Personal Expense Tracker
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3.12: Quiz
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3.13: Chapter Summary
5:
Excel Basics: Applying Business Maths & Statistics
9 Lectures
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5.1: Basic Maths to Business Metrics (Bollywood movies revenue avg)
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5.2: Commonly Used Business Metrics (P&L)
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5.3: Commonly Used Statistic Concepts (Mean, Median, Mode)
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5.4: Commonly Used Statistic Concepts (Variance, Standard Deviation)
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5.5: Commonly Used Statistic Concepts (Correlation)
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5.6: Peter Gets to Solve a Real Time Problem
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5.7: Practice Exercise
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5.8: Quiz
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5.9: Chapter Summary
7:
Excel Basics+: Creating Business Reports Using Pivot Table & Power Pivot
14 Lectures
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7.1: Pivot Table Introduction: Apple Product Sales
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7.2: Pivot Table For Movie Analytics
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7.3: Creating a Report Using Pivot Table
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7.4: Pivot Table Options & Formatting
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7.5: Using Power Pivot & DAX For Powerful Business Reports
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7.6: Adding Targets Using Data Modelling in Power Pivot
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7.7: Breaking Down Complex Problems: Thinking Process of a Highly Paid Data Analyst
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7.8: More Business Metrics and Conditional Formatting
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7.9: VBA Basics & How Much VBA You Should Learn
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7.10: Peter Practices On His Own
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7.11: Practice Exercise
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7.12: Quiz
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7.13: I Need a Favour
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7.14: Chapter Summary
9:
Excel Advanced: Sales Analytics
12 Lectures
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9.1: ETL (Extract, Transform and Load Data) in Excel I
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9.2: ETL (Extract, Transform and Load Data) in Excel II
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9.3: Business Report: Solution Design Thought Process
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9.4: Creating Connections Among Tables Using Data Modelling
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9.5: Adding a Date Table Using Power Query
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9.6: Functional Knowledge: Sales
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9.7: Sales Analytics: Creating Customer Performance Report
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9.8: User Empathetic Report Design
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9.9: Sales Analytics: Creating Market Performance vs Targets Reported
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9.10: Practice Exercise
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9.11: Quiz
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9.12: Chapter Summary
10:
Excel Advanced: Finance Analytics
11 Lectures
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10.1: Understanding P & L
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10.2: Functional Knowledge: Finance
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10.3: Adding the Finance Data to Data Model
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10.4: Finance Analytics: P & L by Year Report
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10.5: Fine Tuning P & L By Year Report
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10.6: Adding Months & Quarters in Data Model
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10.7: Finance Analytics: P & L by Months Report
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10.8: Fine Tuning P & L By Month Report
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10.9: Practice Exercise
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10.10: Quiz
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10.11: Chapter Summary
11:
Excel Advanced: Real-Time Business Applications
10 Lectures
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11.1: Wanda’s Challenge With Prioritizing Projects
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11.2: Peter & Tony Creates a Project Priority Matrix
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11.3: Mentor Talk: Being A Problem Solver
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11.4: Practice Exercise
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11.5: Bruce Haryali Needs Help With Excel
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11.6: Peter & Tony Creates a Scenario Planning Tool
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11.7: Mentor Talk: Growth Zone
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11.8: Practice Exercise
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11.9: Quiz
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11.10: Final Note: What’s Next?
What our learners experience
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Also apart from just technical knowledge they taught us Real time Business skills like Project priority Matrix , Scenario planning etc which makes this course best among all.
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Completing the Advanced Excel course was an absolute game-changer for me! From Power Query to DAX, each module was packed with exciting features that completely transformed the way I work with data. Learning to unleash Excel's full potential has been an exhilarating journey, and I feel equipped to tackle any data challenge with confidence. Highly recommend this course to anyone ready to take their Excel skills to the next level! A heartfelt thanks to Peter Pandey for his enthusiastic learning spirit and to Tony Sharma for his passionate business teachings.
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It has been a Incredible experience.The course is structured in a way that takes you from the basics to advanced levels.The content is comprehensive, well-explained, and the hands-on approach really helped to understand. What I appreciate most is that the course not only covers the fundamentals but also dives deep into advanced concepts. it is easy to understand because the dataset are very familiar to me(Ex: Movie data set) and engaging. Thank you very much to Tony Sharma(Dhaval & Hemanand Sir) from Peter
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I recently completed the "Excel Mother of Business Intelligence" course offered by CodeBasics, and I must say that it has been an enlightening and empowering experience. As someone with a background in business and a keen interest in data analysis, this course exceeded my expectations in terms of content, clarity, and practical application.
The course is aptly named, as it delves deep into the capabilities of Excel, positioning it as the foundational tool for business intelligence. The instructor at CodeBasics demonstrates a mastery of the subject matter, breaking down complex concepts into digestible modules. The pacing of the course is well thought out, allowing for a gradual progression from fundamental Excel functions to more advanced business intelligence techniques.
One of the standout features of the course is its hands-on approach. Each module is accompanied by practical exercises and real-world examples that reinforce the theoretical concepts discussed. This not only solidifies understanding but also ensures that students are equipped with the skills to apply what they've learned in their professional endeavors.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including data cleaning, data visualization, and basic statistical analysis. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on dashboard creation and reporting, as these are crucial skills for anyone involved in business intelligence. The instructor provides valuable insights into best practices, tips, and tricks that go beyond the standard Excel knowledge found in many other courses.
The production quality of the course is commendable. The video and audio are clear, and the instructor's explanations are easy to follow. The supplementary materials, including downloadable datasets and sample files, add significant value to the overall learning experience.
Furthermore, the CodeBasics platform itself is user-friendly, making navigation and progress tracking straightforward. The discussion forums provide an opportunity to interact with other learners, share insights, and seek clarification on any challenging topics.
In conclusion, the "Excel Mother of Business Intelligence" course by CodeBasics is a comprehensive and well-designed program that equips learners with the skills needed to excel in the field of business intelligence. Whether you are a beginner looking to build a solid foundation or an experienced professional seeking to enhance your Excel and business intelligence skills, this course is an excellent investment in your professional development. I highly recommend it to anyone aiming to harness the power of Excel for effective business analysis and decision-making.
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System Requirements
- OS: Windows / MAC
- Memory: 4 GB or more (Recommended)
- Processor: 1 GHz or faster (Recommended)
- Display: 1440*900 or larger display resolution (Recommended)
- Web: Latest version of Safari, Chrome, Edge, or Firefox
- Note: Excel on MacBook has some limitations on features like Power Pivot, DAX, and Power Query. Due to this limitation, you might not be able to replicate all operations that are taught in the course.
Course Instructors/Creators

Dhaval Patel
Data Entrepreneur (17+ Years),
YouTuber,
Ex - Bloomberg, NVIDIA
I have 17 years of experience in Programming and Data Science working for big tech companies like NVIDIA and Bloomberg. I also run a famous YouTube channel called Codebasics where I pursue my passion for teaching.
Hemanand Vadivel
Ex- Data Analytics Manager, 8+ Years in Europe, Microsoft Certified, Certified Supply Chain Professional
I’m a Mechanical Engineer who transitioned to a full-time Data & Analytics Manager in the UK & Germany. I have delivered 30+ analytics projects over 15+ countries and trained professionals at different levels to equip them with valuable analytics skills.

Get Certified
When You Complete This Course
You receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ signed and addressed personally by me, your guide and mentor. – Dhaval Patel
Add and share this certificate with your Resume/CV or on your LinkedIn profile.
Frequently Asked Questions


Q.1
What is different in this Excel course compared to hundreds of courses on the internet and free tutorials on YouTube?
Most of the Excel courses available online teach you how to build x & y without any business context and do not prepare you for real business world problem-solving. This course is rather an experience in which you will learn Excel by solving real-life use cases in an imaginary company called AtliQ Hardware. The tutorials are very easy to understand and also have a lot of fun elements in them so that you don’t get bored! 😊
Q.2
What dataset is used in this course? Is it some toy dataset or something that mimics a real-world problem?
For initial basics, we have used a toy dataset of movies but for advanced concepts, we used a dataset that is crafted to mimic the real business world by consolidating our years of experience and the FMCG industry. That dataset contains more than 1 million records.
Q.3
What is the duration of this Beginners to Advanced Excel course?
Our beginners to advanced Excel course comprises 9 hours of on-demand video content. This allows you to learn Excel at your own pace.
Q.1
I have zero knowledge of Excel and belong to a non-technical background. Can I take this Excel course?
Yes, this is the perfect course for anyone who has never worked on excel and wants to build a career in the IT/Data Analytics industry or just wants to perform better in their current job or business using data.
Q.2
What are the things I need to know before starting this Beginners to Advanced Excel course?
This Excel course is for absolute beginners hence you do not need any specific skills other than basic familiarity with computers.
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How can I get help if I have a doubt and need support?
We have an active discord server where you can post your question and most of the time you will get an answer in a reasonable time frame.
Q.1
Can I add this course to my resume?
Yes. Absolutely you can mention the AtliQ Hardware project experience in your resume with the relevant skills that you will learn from this course
Q.2
I’m not sure if this course is good enough for me to invest some money. What can I do?
Don’t worry. Many videos in this Excel course are free so watch them to get an idea of the quality of teaching. Dhaval Patel (the course instructor) runs a popular data science YouTube channel called Codebasics. On that, you can watch his videos and read comments to get an idea of his teaching style
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