Excel: AI & Automation

Harness the power of artificial intelligence and automation to take your Excel skills to the next level. This hands-on course is designed for individuals who already have experience with Excel and want to learn how modern AI tools, automation features, and basic programming can improve productivity, reduce repetitive work, and enhance data analysis. Participants will explore how Microsoft Copilot and other AI-powered features can assist with creating formulas, troubleshooting errors, analyzing data, and generating insights more efficiently.

Through instructor-led demonstrations and guided practice, learners will work with structured tables, intermediate functions, data validation tools, PivotTables, PivotCharts, and data visualization techniques that support effective business reporting and decision-making. The course also introduces macros and basic Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), enabling participants to automate common tasks and create streamlined workflows for administrative, operational, and reporting processes.

Using realistic business scenarios, students will learn how to combine AI-assisted tools with traditional Excel features to build intelligent, semi-automated solutions that save time and improve accuracy. By the end of the course, participants will have developed practical skills for leveraging AI, automation, and data analysis tools to create more efficient and effective Excel workflows.

This course is ideal for experienced Excel users, administrative professionals, office staff, managers, small business owners, and individuals responsible for reporting, data management, or process improvement. Intermediate Excel knowledge is recommended prior to enrollment.