Mastering Pivot Table for Microsoft Excel: Advanced Features and Skills

Master Advanced Features of Pivot Tables in Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables are among the most versatile tools in Microsoft Excel, enabling users to analyze and summarize large datasets efficiently. This course is tailored for frequent Excel users who want to elevate their skills by mastering advanced Pivot Table functionalities. By learning techniques such as grouping data, creating calculated fields, and establishing relationships between tables, you will unlock new ways to derive meaningful insights and save time in data analysis. These skills are essential for anyone working with large data sets who needs to generate dynamic, interactive reports effortlessly.

Revolutionize Your Reporting and Data Visualization with Advanced Techniques

In this one-day course, participants will go beyond the basics to explore the full potential of Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts. You will practice creating dynamic dashboards, connecting slicers and timelines, and visualizing data trends with tools like sparklines and conditional formatting. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how to streamline workflows and deliver impactful presentations. Whether you’re creating reports or analyzing trends, this course will empower you with advanced tools to take your Excel skills to the next level.

Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:

• Use Excel Tables with Slicers for more interactive data analysis.
• Group numbers, text fields, and dates in Pivot Tables.
• Create and use Calculated Fields and Calculated Items to customize summaries.
• Perform distinct counts and other advanced calculations in Pivot data.
• Enhance data visualization using Conditional Formatting and Sparklines.
• Establish table relationships for more complex data models.
• Create Pivot Tables using the Data Model for robust reporting.
• Connect Slicers and Timelines to multiple Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts.
• Design and build a complete dynamic dashboard report.

This is a fast-paced advanced-level course and is not suitable for beginners who use Excel occasionally. Participants are required to have basic to intermediate experience in using PivotTable to perform data analysis and reporting tasks in more efficient way. (You may click here to view the basic to intermediate level of PivotTable)

• Frequent Excel users who want to boost productivity through advanced data analysis and reporting skills.
• Intermediate Excel users with a few years of experience who are ready to take their skills to the next level.
• Experienced professionals seeking to explore Excel’s business analysis capabilities and create impactful reports.

Note: 

• Learners are required to bring a Windows based laptop equipped with Microsoft Excel 2016/ 2019 or 365
• NOT for beginners who only know some basic Excel functions
• Must know most of the features covered in “Mastering Pivot Table for Microsoft Excel: Basic to Intermediate Skills” course

"Valene is highly knowledgeable and makes the course easy to understand and follow, particularly in effectively using PivotTables"

-Valerie Wong, A*STAR (2024)

“The workshop was well-planned and designed. Well-versed in the subject taught. One of the most useful course I have attended; my teammates and I will try to sign up for similar courses conducted by Ms Valene. She is an excellent trainer, She is patient, explains concepts well and paces the class well. Excellent facilitator.” – Ministry of Trade and Industry

“Trainer’s teaching is excellent. The workshop is very good, practical examples and exercises. One of the best Excel courses I’ve ever attended thus far. The trainer is very knowledgeable and have very good rapport with the group.” – Health Promotion Board

“Perfect pace. I have learnt a lot – Everything is useful. Enjoyed your lessons, Valene. Thank you. Learnt an in depth with regards to excel as my works uses a lot of excel. Overall is good. Trainer is very knowledgeable and experience.” – Ministry of Law

"Very knowledgeable. Able to answer all the questions asked during class. Experience trainer."

"Very knowledgeable and understand students' abilities in comprehending the module."

Valene Ang: Microsoft Excel Expert and Certified Trainer

Valene Ang is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Master Instructor for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), with over 20 years of experience in corporate training and consultancy. She specializes in helping organizations enhance their business data analysis and reporting through customized Microsoft Office training programs. Valene's expertise spans developing tailored course materials, delivering actionable solutions to Excel-related challenges, and creating dynamic dashboards for effective data visualization.

Valene has conducted numerous Excel workshops across Singapore and Malaysia, training professionals from medium-sized enterprises to multinational corporations. Her impressive client portfolio includes organizations like PSA International, DFS Galleria Singapore, National Environment Agency (NEA), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), and Baxter Healthcare. Known for her engaging and practical teaching style, Valene ensures that participants leave her workshops equipped with real-world skills to solve complex Excel problems and create impactful data-driven reports.