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Master Excel Pivot Tables for good!
Effortlessly organize data, discover hidden trends, and build dynamic dashboards in minutes.
Save time and impress your team with smart, efficient techniques.
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Leila Gharani – Excel Pivot Table Essentials – Basics to Mastery
Overwhelmed by endless rows of data?
Introducing…
Pivot Table Essentials
An online course that guides you step-by-step, so you can easily organize, analyze, and create impressive reports with confidence.
Stop manually sorting and filtering your spreadsheets.
Even forget about writing complicated formulas.
This course will teach you to use Excel Pivot Tables to quickly summarize data and find trends.
You’ll be able to create engaging dashboards that update with ONE click.
The course is suitable for beginners, as well as heavy Excel users.
Mastering advanced Pivot Table features will help you analyze and present your data like never before.
Most important: The course is built around real-world projects.
Pivot Table Essentials will teach you the basics, all the way to Pivot Table mastery
… while helping you avoid the crucial mistakes most courses don’t mention.
Even if you’ve never created a Pivot Table before.
Even if you’re constantly dealing with messy data.
Even if you’ve struggled with Pivot Tables in the past.
And even if you’re busy.
Whether You’re:
✔️ A busy professional who needs to analyze large data sets fast. And you don’t want to rely on complex formulas.
✔️ A team leader or manager who wants to improve reports for better decision-making.
✔️ An Excel user, stuck in manual tasks. You want to automate your workflow and save hours.
✔️ A data analyst eager to boost your skills. You’re ready to learn advanced techniques to save you time and frustration.
You’ll Walk Away from Pivot Table Essentials with:
1. Mastery of Excel Pivot Tables
From the basics to advanced techniques, you’ll learn how to summarize, analyze, and report data like a pro. This includes creating interactive dashboards.
I was aware that I simply didn’t know enough about Excel to do what I wanted, easily and dynamically. I was overwhelmed with the tasks…
I had fabulous lightbulb moments where I learnt Pivot Tables from your training. It helped me see exactly what I need to use going forward. I have gained clarity.
– Pat
2. Time-Saving Skills and Automation
Discover time-saving shortcuts you wished you knew sooner.
I used to write lots of if statements, having difficulty joining multiple spreadsheets into a single analysis then run manual report.
Now I can automate the whole process and produce active reports with Pivot Table and Pivot Charts. Saved me hours of time and found many new possibilities to present the data.
– John
3. Support from Teaching Assistants
Our friendly teaching assistants are ready to help you whenever you feel stuck.
I just want to thank to all Xelplus Team members because you are doing a great job in the platform answering all the questions and giving us additional information resources.
– Carlos
4. Reduced Stress When Handling Data
Our lessons cover real-life scenarios, so you’ll be equipped to apply what you learn at work – no more stress when a new project lands on your desk.
Your course helped me immensely with a large project, using your lessons on Pivot Tables and spreadsheet design.
There were features I didn’t know about and learned from your course that made my reporting results beautiful and reduced my stress levels!
– Beth
Don’t Settle for Less
We don’t want you to just think you’ve learned Pivot Tables, only to get stuck when you go back to work and face messy data.
Our goal is to help you succeed and feel confident using Pivot Tables in any real-world situation.
We’ll guide you step-by-step and highlight common mistakes. This way, you can avoid errors and handle data challenges easily.
Don’t Just Take Our Word for It – See Results Fast
Thousands of professionals just like you have transformed their careers with our courses.
And the best part? You’ll see results right from the first module.
Still unsure? Here’s why this course is unlike any other:
- Comprehensive: We cover everything that’s important. We know you’re busy. We get to the point fast.
- Hands-On Learning: With quizzes, challenges, and real-world exercises, you won’t just watch – you’ll do. Master the skills by putting them into practice and see real progress through active learning.
- Expert Instruction: Learn from a seven-time Microsoft MVP and 2023’s Most Influential Professional in the Excel Industry. With years of experience and countless clients supported, you’re learning from the best.
Ready to Level Up Your Excel Skills?
Pivot Tables are a game changer – and now’s the time to master them.
In minutes, you’ll turn messy data into clear insights. You’ll save hours and get the recognition you deserve at work.
Taught by one of the most trusted Excel instructors online
After 15 years in corporate and 10 years consulting and teaching clients, I know the pain points of working with data and multiple spreadsheets.
Not only do you have to be fast with your analysis, but you also need to be confident in your results. Let’s not forget, it has to be mistake-free and well-presented.
Pivot Tables have been my go-to tool for transforming complex spreadsheets into clear, actionable insights.
Whether you’re a beginner or ready to get into advanced techniques, I’m here to help you master Pivot Tables and save hours of work – just like I’ve helped thousands of others do.
– Leila
Your 12-Step Roadmap to Pivot Table Mastery
If Excel has ever made you doubt your abilities, you’re not alone.
Go through the steps in the course and soon you’ll find yourself mastering more than just Pivot Tables.
Your Key to Success with Pivot Tables
Excel Pivot Tables aren’t just a feature – they’re the key to turning data into decisions, FAST.
Here’s why you need this skill:
- Turn Data into Decisions: Pivot Tables make it easy to turn raw data into clear insights. You’ll make smarter choices, faster.
- Save Time, Work Smarter: Automate your reports with Pivot Tables. Free up hours for tasks that matter.
- Spot Hidden Trends: Discover patterns and insights others miss, giving you a competitive edge in any analysis.
- Boost Your Career: Employers love data experts. Mastering Pivot Tables makes you stand out and opens doors to new opportunities.
- Create Reports That Impress: Design reports that are not only polished but packed with insights your team needs.
In today’s data-driven world, mastering Pivot Tables isn’t optional – it’s essential.
Ready to Get Started?
🆕 Certified Achievement Badge
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After completing the course, you’ll receive a digital badge. It shows potential employers your ability to transform raw data into clear, actionable insights using Excel Pivot Tables.
This credential showcases your expertise ranging from building basic Pivot Tables to managing data models, preparing data for analysis using Power Query, and utilizing AI tools to optimize their work.
Your Digital Badge can be easily shared. You can add it to your LinkedIn profile, include it in your resume, or spread the word across your social networks – all it takes is a simple click.
Stand out to employers by clearly displaying your skills with a digital badge from XelPlus.
“But Leila, Why Learn from You?”
You have plenty of options for learning about Excel Pivot Tables, so why enroll in our new course?
For starters, as with all our courses, you’ll benefit from our XelPlus 3 pillars of teaching.
Pillar 1 – We Speak Plain English
We don’t use jargon or “smart sounding” words when simple words will do. We start with the easy stuff to get you hooked. Then, you can go deeper.
We don’t scare you away by showing you the nerdy details right out of the gate.
Pillar 2 – We Give You Real World Examples
Pivot Tables are more than just tools – they’re solutions to real-world business problems.
Our course focuses on practical applications that you can use in your everyday work. We ask the tough questions:
- “Is there a better way?”
- “Can you avoid this mistake from the start?”
- “What’s the next step after this?”
We bring industry experience into the course, using examples that mirror the challenges you face at work.
Pillar 3 – We Show You the Big Picture
I’m the type who needs to see how everything fits together.
That’s why this course goes beyond just teaching you how to create Pivot Tables.
You’ll learn to combine your knowledge so you can create dynamic dashboards in minutes.
We introduce you to Power Pivot and Power Query, connecting basic Pivot Tables to Excel’s advanced power tools.
This holistic approach ensures that you not only master a single skill but also understand how Pivot Tables integrate into the larger data analysis process in Excel.
Here’s Your Learning Path
Check out the detailed curriculum below. Notice any topics that catch your eye?
Where would you like to start your learning journey?
Excel Pivot Table Essentials – Basics to Mastery
Master Excel Pivot Tables for good!
Effortlessly organize data, discover hidden trends, and build dynamic dashboards in minutes.
Save time and impress your team with smart, efficient techniques.
 This course includes:
8+ hours of video content
Files for every video lesson
Challenges & Quizzes to test your skills
Quick Reference guide on Excel Pivot Tables
LIFETIME Access so you never feel rushed
BONUS Cheat Sheets for fast learning
Comment sections to ask questions and get answers from our friendly teaching assistants
CPD Accredited Certificate of Completion
Digital Badge to post on LinkedIn
English Closed Captions (created by a professional typist)
Pivot Table Success Essentials
How to Succeed with This Course
Download Files & Templates
Looking for a Specific Topic? Use the Transporter!
What is a Pivot Table? How Can it Help You?
How to Use the Platform for Best Learning Experience
Section 1: Pivot Table Basics & Must-Knows
How to Create a Pivot Table in Excel
Filters, Columns & Hierarchies in Pivot Tables
Format Numbers the Right Way (Plus Dynamic Formatting!)
Rename Headings, Totals & Items in Pivot Tables
How to Drill Down a Pivot Table to Show Detailed Data
Show / Hide Totals & Subtotals
Pivot Table Layout to Separate Fields into Columns
Repeat Labels vs. Merge & Center Labels
🤔 Quiz – Basics Part 1
Pivot Table Style to Fit Your Reports
Create Multiple Pivot Tables
Delete / Move Pivot Tables
Auto-Create Pivot Tables for Each Item
Print to PDF – Useful Layout Choices
Add Slicers to Pivot Tables
Connect, Disconnect Slicers from Pivot Tables
Stop Pivot Table Columns From Resizing
GETPIVOTDATA – Reference Pivot Table with Formulas
🤔 Quiz – Basics Part 2
💪 Challenge – Mastering Pivot Tables Must-Knows
✅ Solution – Mastering Pivot Table Must-Knows
📝 Key Takeaways
Section 2: Refresh Data Without Issues
Intro to Refresh & Best Practices
How to Refresh a Pivot Table (Shortcut & Autorefresh)
Pivot Table Not Showing All Data
Using Tables as Data Source (Best Practice)
Slicer or Pivot Table Showing Deleted Items
How to Verify Pivot Tables Are Up to Date
💪 Challenge – Refresh Not Working
✅ Solution – Refresh Not Working
⚠️ Copying Pivot Tables Between Workbooks
🤔 Quiz 3
📝 Key Takeaways
Section 3: Essential Pivot Table Settings
Intro to Essential Pivot Table Settings
Helpful Pivot Table Fields Pane Settings
Set a Default Pivot Table Layout
Format Empty Cells in Pivot Tables
Grouping Items
🤔 Quiz 4
📝 Key Takeaways
Section 4: Create Pivot Charts to Visualize Data
Intro to Pivot Charts
Bar Pivot Charts with Slicers
Pie & Doughnut Pivot Charts with Grouping
Adding Grand Totals to Pivot Charts
💪 Challenge – Stacked Column Pivot Chart
✅ Solution – Stacked Column Pivot Chart
🤔 Quiz 5
📝 Key Takeaways
Section 5: Master Working with Dates
Intro to Date Handling in Pivot Tables
Group Dates by Months, Quarters or Weeks
Add a Timeline to Pivot Report
Pivot Tables NOT Recognizing Dates
Add Fiscal Years to Pivot Tables
Sort by Fiscal Months (Slicers & Pivot Tables)
💪 Challenge – Fix the Problem (Dates Not Grouping)
✅ Solution – Fix the Problem (Dates Not Grouping)
🤔 Quiz 6
📝 Key Takeaways
Section 6: Pivot Table Calculations Made Easy
Formulas in Pivot Tables – Three Types
Beware: Numbers Counted Instead of Summed
Add Calculated Field (Formula) to Pivot Table
Edit / Delete Calculated Fields
đź’Ş Challenge: Calculate Profit Margin
Remove #DIV/0! Error in Pivot Table
Calculate Average for Calculated Field
Calculate Percentage of Column / Row / Parent Total
Show Values as Running Total
Calculate Rank
Calculate Change – Difference From (Previous Period)
💪 Challenge – Help HR with Calculations
✅ Solution – Help HR with Calculations
🤔 Quiz 7
📝 Key Takeaways
Section 7: Filter and Sort Data Like a Pro
Sorting Options in Pivot Tables
Custom Sorting Slicer Items
Filter Options & Multiple Filters
Filter Top / Bottom Values (Percent, Sum)
Include Filtered Items in Totals
💪 Challenge – Filter and Sort
✅ Solution – Filter and Sort
🤔 Quiz 8
📝 Key Takeaways
Section 8: Advanced Formatting & Custom Design
Conditional Formatting in Pivot Tables
Data Bars in Pivot Tables
Custom Number Formatting (Cool Tricks)
Designing a Professional Pivot Table (Clean & Sleek)
💪 Challenge – Heatmap (Color Scales in Pivot Tables)
✅ Solution – Heatmap (Color Scales in Pivot Tables)
🤔 Quiz 9
📝 Key Takeaways
Section 9: Design Interactive Dashboards
Interactive Excel Dashboard – Intro
Excel Dashboard with ONE Click Update
Section 10: Clean and Prep Your Data FAST
Intro to Data Cleaning for Pivot Tables
Fill in Data Gaps – Repeat First Item
Delete Empty Rows Quickly
Delete Subtotals and Totals Quickly
Power Query to Easily Clean Data
Helpful Settings in Power Query
Split Combined Data into Rows
Move Data from Columns to Rows (Unpivot)
Reorganize Multiple Headers into Columns
Challenge: Solve a Real-World Data Analysis Problem
🤔 Quiz 10
📝 Key Takeaways
Section 11: Combine Data from Multiple Tables
Combine Multiple Tables to One Pivot Table (Append vs. Merge)
Pivot Table from Multiple Tables (Append)
Consolidate All Excel Sheets in ONE Pivot Table
Merge Tables for a Pivot Table (Power Query)
Create Relationships with Data Model for One Pivot Table
Power Query or Power Pivot? How to Use Both Together
Add Data to Data Model: Advantages
🤔 Quiz 11
📝 Key Takeaways
Section 12: Use AI & Copilot to Build Pivot Tables
CoPilot to Create and Customize Pivot Tables and Charts
AI to Create Pivot Tables & Charts (Analyze Data Feature)
Wrap Up & Next Steps
🙌 Well Done!
Everything You Get Access To
You’ll know exactly how to organize your data, find insights, and present it with confidence.
Along with that, you’ll get:
- In-depth knowledge with over 8 hours of video lessons
- Files to follow along with each video lesson
- Lifetime access: Learn on your schedule & without deadlines
- Our topic transporter to quickly navigate to the topic you need
- A comment section to get your questions answered by our supportive staff (how awesome is that?)
- Credits for CPD to enhance your resume
- English Captions by a professional typist
- Quizzes to track how well you understand the concepts
- Challenges to test your knowledge
- Bonus: Our collection of Cheat Sheets to keep at your desk.
You have everything in that list for just $149 (excluding taxes).
And again, you never lose access. You can see what a great deal this is.
Ready for a new skill? Enroll now.
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 31
- Assessments Yes