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Excel for Business: Data Management

Study Method In-class, Virtual
Locations New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria
Provider AIM Short Courses
Start Date Enrol anytime
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This is NOT a FREE TAFE course, government funding is NOT available. Payment plan options are available

Course overview

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 you with the essential skills to manage, analyse, and manipulate data effectively for business and professional use.

Through a practical, hands-on approach, you will 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.

Who's It For?

This course is ideal for individuals with little to no experience in Excel and want to learn how to manage, analyse, and interpret datasets. It provides foundational knowledge in Excel, focusing on building formulas and using essential tools to effectively work with and visualise data

Job outcomes

  • Administrative Assistant

  • Sales Coordinator

  • Finance Assistant

  • Operations Support Officer

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What you'll learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • 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

  • Discover formatting shortcuts, templates and essential Excel functions to work smarter

Study method

  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Locations

  • New South Wales
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Victoria

Duration study load

Duration: 2 Days

Delivery Mode: On-Campus or Virtual Workshops or In-House Training Solutions

Delivery

​On-Campus Workshops – 2 days of face-to-face workshops

The benefits of studying in a classroom setting include being able to share first-hand experiences, ideas and questions with peers and our expert facilitators. You’ll study alongside like-minded people and strengthen your network.

Virtual Classroom – 2 days of virtual sessions

Utilising highly accessible digital capabilities, virtual classrooms provide the benefits of live learning — working with peers, asking questions with immediate answers from facilitators, and stimulating deeper discussions — with the flexibility of online learning.

Entry requirements

On Campus students require the following:

  • PC or Mac

  • A working version of Excel (2016 or later). If your version of Excel doesn’t have a feature, you can use the free web version of Excel Online

  • Access to a personal or workplace Microsoft account (an email address and password that you use with Outlook, Hotmail, Office, OneDrive, Skype, Xbox, and Windows)

Virtual Students will also require the following:

  • Computer or mobile device

  • An internet connection (broadband/4G+ recommended)

  • Speakers and a microphone

  • A webcam

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Payment options

We require full payment to be made upfront prior to attending the training. Payment options we offer include:

  • Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard/Amex)

  • Direct Deposit (EFT)

  • Purchase Order

  • Payment Plan – zipMoney

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About AIM Short Courses

The Australian Institute of Management (AIM) empowers individuals and organisations to adapt and thrive in the face of relentless change.

Since 1941, AIM has supported Australia’s workforce through the provision of innovative and industry-focused education solutions. Our portfolio of short courses, qualifications, and higher education is constantly evolving to ensure we are best positioned to support our customers.

Commitment and dedication to the advancement of Australia’s workforce is at the core of AIM and defines our organisational values.

Australian Institute of Management Education and Training Pty Limited (ABN 40 009 668 553); RTO code 0049 (AIMET); Ground floor, 7 Macquarie Place, Sydney NSW 2000. AIMET is a registered Higher Education Provider listed on the national register, Provider ID: PRV12071, and an approved FEE-HELP provider.

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