Excel Fundamental

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About the Course

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Excel, focusing on essential skills for data analysis and financial modeling. Participants will learn to navigate the Excel interface, utilize key functions, and apply advanced techniques for data manipulation and visualization. With practical use cases and industry-specific applications, learners will develop the proficiency needed to leverage Excel effectively in various business contexts.

Curriculum

  • Module 1: Excel Basics
    DESCRIPTION

    Overview:

    This module introduces participants to Excel’s interface and fundamental features. Learners will navigate Excel, manipulate data, and use essential functions to manage various datasets.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Excel interface navigation and basic features
    • Data entry and formatting techniques
    • Key functions: SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX
    • Basic chart creation for data visualization

  • Module 2: Intermediate Excel
    DESCRIPTION

    Overview:

    In this module, participants will explore advanced data analysis techniques. The focus will be on creating insightful reports and visualizations, utilizing LOOKUP functions, and building advanced dashboards.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Advanced data manipulation techniques
    • Utilizing LOOKUP functions: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and INDEX-MATCH
    • Data visualization techniques using charts and graphs
    • Creating interactive dashboards for data presentation

  • Module 3: Excel Use Case - FinTech
    DESCRIPTION

    Overview:

    This module applies Excel specifically to financial data analysis in the FinTech sector, focusing on retail lending portfolios and credit risk management. Participants will gain hands-on experience with financial modeling, portfolio analysis, and reporting, enhancing their analytical skills in the context of credit risk and financial health assessment.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Financial modeling techniques in Excel for credit risk analysis
    • Creating and interpreting Roll Rate Reports to track delinquency trends
    • Generating Loss Provisioning Reports for estimating credit loss allowances
    • Performing Vintage Analysis to generate time-based insights on account performance
    • Visualizing financial data with charts for reporting and decision-making
    • Analyzing credit portfolio health and investment opportunities using Excel tools

  • Module 4: Mini Project
    DESCRIPTION

    Overview:

    In this module, participants will engage in practical analysis of real-world business scenarios using Excel. They will analyze sales and customer trends to drive decision-making.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Starbucks Case Study: Analyze sales and customer trends for Starbucks using Excel.
    • Coffee Chain Analysis: Conduct data analysis on a coffee chain’s business metrics to inform decision-making.
    • Developing actionable insights from data findings

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate proficiency in navigating the Excel interface and utilizing basic features for effective data analysis.
  • Create, format, and manipulate spreadsheets to manage and present data efficiently.
  • Apply a variety of Excel functions to perform calculations and automate repetitive tasks.
  • Develop comprehensive reports using pivot tables and advanced data analysis techniques for insightful decision-making.
  • Create visualizations such as charts and graphs to effectively communicate data insights to stakeholders.
  • Design interactive dashboards to present complex data in an accessible and user-friendly format.
  • Utilize Excel in real-world business scenarios, including marketing analytics and financial analysis.

Tools

Microsoft Excel
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Frequently asked questions about the bootcamp

The course is structured into weekly modules, each containing video lectures, reading materials, assignments, and quizzes. You can complete the modules at your own pace, but we recommend following the weekly schedule to stay on track.

You can get support in multiple ways:

  • TA Support on Slack: Our teaching assistants are available on Slack to answer your questions and provide guidance.
  • Peer Community on Discord: Join our Discord community to discuss course topics, share ideas, and collaborate with fellow students.

TAs are available on Slack from 9 AM to 6 PM (ET) Monday to Friday. Outside these hours, you can still post your questions, and TAs will respond as soon as they are back online.

After enrolling in the course, you will receive an invitation link to join the Discord community. Follow the link to create an account or log in to your existing account.

The Discord community offers peer-to-peer support, where you can discuss course topics, share resources, collaborate on projects, and network with fellow learners

The optional mentoring service includes one-on-one sessions with an experienced mentor who can provide personalized guidance, feedback on your progress, and help you set and achieve your learning goals.

Please talk to our Program Advisors to sign up for Mentorship services for an additional cost

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