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Advanced Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis and Automation

Excel remains the workhorse of analysis in most African offices, yet many users apply only a fraction of its power. This advanced course pushes beyond basic formulas into dynamic models, powerful lookups, pivot analysis and lightweight automation with macros. Participants rebuild real workbooks to be faster, more accurate and easier to maintain.

What you will be able to do

  • Build robust formulas using advanced lookup, logical and dynamic functions.
  • Analyse large datasets efficiently with pivot tables and slicers.
  • Design flexible models that update automatically as inputs change.
  • Apply data validation and error checks to improve workbook reliability.
  • Record and edit simple macros to automate repetitive tasks.
  • Structure workbooks so they remain accurate and easy to audit.

Course outline

  1. 01Advanced Formulas and Dynamic Functions
  2. 02Powerful Lookups Across Datasets
  3. 03Pivot Tables, Slicers and Analysis
  4. 04Building Flexible Models
  5. 05Data Validation and Error Control
  6. 06Introduction to Macros and Automation
  7. 07Designing Auditable Workbooks
  8. 08Rebuild a Real Workbook Workshop

Who should attend

Finance, operations and administrative staff who use Excel regularly and want to work faster and more accurately.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Online3US$900
24 to 26 Aug 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Cairo3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000
12 to 14 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
26 to 28 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000
14 to 16 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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