Macquarie University

Excel for Business with AI: Intermediate

Macquarie University

Excel for Business with AI: Intermediate

Nicky Bull

Instructor: Nicky Bull

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

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Clean, reshape, and prepare data using Flash Fill, text functions, and date calculations to build analysis-ready datasets.

  • Apply conditional formatting and IF-based functions to build spreadsheets that highlight patterns and support decisions.

  • Use named ranges, structured tables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP to design scalable, automated spreadsheet models.

  • Build PivotTables, Pivot Charts, and interactive dashboards with slicers for professional self-service reporting.

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July 2026

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Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

This module is about mastering the tools that help clean, reshape, and prepare data for effective reporting and analysis. In the process however we will also lay the groundwork for confident, efficient Excel use revisiting key concepts, and outlining best practise.

What's included

11 videos11 readings7 assignments

This module focuses on using conditional logic to make your spreadsheets more responsive and insightful. You’ll learn how to use interactive tools like checkboxes and conditional formatting as well as a range of IF based functions to solve real-world problems and highlight key patterns.

What's included

9 videos12 readings7 assignments

This module, we shift from calculations to designing smarter inputs and scalable frameworks. You’ll learn how to use named ranges, tables, slicers, and dropdowns to build dynamic, user-friendly models that support automation, analysis, and decision-making.

What's included

9 videos13 readings7 assignments

Lookup functions are an important feature in Excel as they allow us to automate processes like looking up additional data in master data sets, cross checking and even categorising. In this module we’ll dive deep into both the VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP functions and unpack exactly how they work to help you master both.

What's included

9 videos12 readings7 assignments

Up to this point have invested real effort in preparing and organising our data and now we get to see why that work matters. In this module, we will use PivotTables to transform well‑designed datasets into clear, flexible summary reports. You’ll learn how to build PivotTables from scratch, refine them with grouping, sequencing, calculations, and formatting, and enhance them with slicers to create interactive, self‑service reporting experiences.

What's included

9 videos12 readings7 assignments

PivotTables are great, but pictures are better and so in this module we’ll learn how to create Pivot Charts to graphically represent our PivotTables. We’ll then pull all the Pivot Charts along with other graphical elements into a single interactive dashboard elevating Excel from a spreadsheet to a lightweight Business Intelligence platform.

What's included

9 videos12 readings8 assignments

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Nicky Bull
Macquarie University
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