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There are no special requirements for this project, a basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is preferable.
Recommended experience
Beginner level
There are no special requirements for this project, a basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is preferable.
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November 2024
Only available on desktop
Do you want to figure out how to make the most of Copilot in Microsoft Excel? Then join us in
this 1.5 hour guided project in which you will learn the fundamentals of analyzing sales data using Excel’s AI-powered Microsoft Copilot. You will work on a practical project with a fictional technology company generating and formatting sample sales data, organizing it into clean, actionable tables using Copilot. You will learn how to clean up sales data, identify key sales trends and insights and create compelling data visualizations, leveraging the power of AI and conversational editing. By the end of the course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of how to use Microsoft Copilot in Excel to streamline data analysis, generate insights, chart data and forecast sales growth. There are no special requirements for this project, a basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is preferable.
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Generate sample data
Format data and tables
Cleanup sales data
Identify trends and insights
Visualize data
There are no special requirements for this project, a basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is preferable.
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