Data Analysis in Excel Programmes | Ransford Global – Foundation, Professional, Advanced Diplomas
Data Analysis in Excel | Complete Programme Suite

Transform Data into Business Intelligence with Microsoft Excel

A progressive, expert-led suite of data analysis programmes – from Foundation Diploma to Advanced Professional Diploma. 100% online, hands-on projects, and real-world business applications. Master formulas, Pivot Tables, Power Query, dashboards, Macros, and business intelligence with Microsoft Excel.

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Designed for Data Analysis Excellence in Excel

Practical, project-based, and globally relevant – build a portfolio of dashboards and reports while you learn from industry experts.

Transform Data into Intelligence

Learn how to convert raw data into meaningful insights that support smarter business decisions.

Industry-Focused Curriculum

Master the Excel tools and techniques used by analysts, accountants, managers, and business executives worldwide.

Three Progressive Levels

Advance from Foundation to Professional and Advanced Professional Diploma, building your expertise step by step.

Learn by Doing

Complete practical exercises, real-world case studies, dashboards, and business projects throughout the programme.

Build Interactive Dashboards

Create professional KPI dashboards and reports that present complex business data clearly and effectively.

Real Business Case Studies

Work with datasets from sales, finance, inventory, HR, healthcare, education, and marketing.

No Programming Required

Start as a beginner and progressively develop advanced data analysis skills using Microsoft Excel.

Hands-On Capstone Projects

Graduate with a portfolio of practical Excel projects that demonstrate your analytical skills to employers.

Learn Data Cleaning & Transformation

Prepare, clean, merge, and organise datasets for accurate reporting and business analysis.

Automate Repetitive Tasks

Use Excel Macros and VBA fundamentals to increase productivity and reduce manual work.

Career-Focused Skills

Develop skills relevant to Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, Operations Analyst, HR Analyst, and more.

Industry-Recognised Certification

Earn a verified diploma upon successful completion – blockchain-secured, globally recognised.

Circle 1 · Beginner

Foundation Diploma in Data Analysis in Excel

₦62,740 (US$45.85)
4 Weeks · Self‑Paced 4 Weeks · 24+ Learning Units 100% Online · Expert-Led

Build a strong foundation in Microsoft Excel. Master the interface, basic formulas, cell references, text and date functions, data validation, sorting, filtering, conditional formatting, tables, charts, and introductory Pivot Tables. Perfect for beginners with no prior Excel experience.

Week 1 · Setup & Basics
EXL 101

Excel Setup, UI, Data Types, Basic Formulas

Get started with Microsoft Excel by learning the interface, worksheets, data types, and essential formulas.

  • Unit 1: Microsoft Excel Interface and Workbook Setup
  • Unit 2: Worksheets, Rows, Columns, and Cells
  • Unit 3: Data Types and Cell Formatting
  • Unit 4: Basic Excel Formulas and Operators
  • Unit 5: Using SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, and MIN Functions
  • Unit 6: Creating and Formatting Simple Worksheets
6 Learning Units
Week 2 · References & Functions
EXL 102

Cell References, Text Functions, Date Functions, Data Validation

Master cell referencing, text and date functions, logical functions, and data validation for accurate data entry.

  • Unit 1: Relative, Absolute, and Mixed Cell References
  • Unit 2: Text Functions (LEFT, RIGHT, MID, LEN, CONCAT)
  • Unit 3: Date and Time Functions
  • Unit 4: Logical Functions (IF, AND, OR)
  • Unit 5: Data Validation and Drop-Down Lists
  • Unit 6: Practical Data Entry and Validation Exercises
6 Learning Units
Week 3 · Data Organisation
EXL 103

Sorting, Filtering, Conditional Formatting, Tables

Learn to organise, clean, and manage business data efficiently using sorting, filtering, conditional formatting, and Excel tables.

  • Unit 1: Sorting Data
  • Unit 2: Filtering and Advanced Filtering
  • Unit 3: Conditional Formatting Rules
  • Unit 4: Creating and Managing Excel Tables
  • Unit 5: Removing Duplicates and Data Cleaning
  • Unit 6: Organising Business Data Efficiently
6 Learning Units
Week 4 · Charts & Dashboard
EXL 104

Charts Basics, Pivot Table Intro, Project: Sales Dashboard

Create and format charts, explore Pivot Tables, and build an interactive sales dashboard as your final project.

  • Unit 1: Creating and Formatting Charts
  • Unit 2: Selecting Appropriate Chart Types
  • Unit 3: Introduction to Pivot Tables
  • Unit 4: Summarising Data with Pivot Tables
  • Unit 5: Creating Interactive Sales Dashboards
  • Unit 6: Final Project: Sales Dashboard Development
6 Learning Units

Upon completion, earn a verified Foundation Diploma in Data Analysis in Excel – blockchain‑secured, globally recognised.

Circle 2 · Intermediate

Professional Diploma in Data Analysis in Excel

₦72,740 (US$53.16)
4 Weeks · Self‑Paced 4 Weeks · 24+ Learning Units 100% Online · Expert-Led

Take your Excel skills to the next level. Master advanced lookup functions (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH), deep-dive into Pivot Tables with slicers and calculated fields, clean and transform data, and build professional KPI dashboards.

Week 5 · Advanced Lookups
EXL 201

Advanced Formulas: VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH

Master advanced lookup functions to retrieve and combine data from multiple sources for comprehensive reporting.

  • Unit 1: Advanced Lookup Functions
  • Unit 2: Using VLOOKUP for Data Retrieval
  • Unit 3: Using XLOOKUP for Dynamic Searches
  • Unit 4: INDEX and MATCH Functions
  • Unit 5: Nested and Combined Formulas
  • Unit 6: Practical Lookup and Reporting Exercises
6 Learning Units
Week 6 · Pivot Tables
EXL 202

Pivot Tables Deep Dive, Slicers, Calculated Fields

Go beyond basic Pivot Tables. Learn advanced techniques, slicers, timelines, calculated fields, and interactive business reporting.

  • Unit 1: Advanced Pivot Table Techniques
  • Unit 2: Creating and Customizing Pivot Charts
  • Unit 3: Using Slicers and Timelines
  • Unit 4: Calculated Fields and Calculated Items
  • Unit 5: Grouping, Sorting, and Filtering Pivot Data
  • Unit 6: Interactive Business Reporting
6 Learning Units
Week 7 · Data Cleaning
EXL 203

Data Cleaning, Text to Columns, Remove Duplicates

Master essential data cleaning techniques to prepare messy data for accurate analysis and reporting.

  • Unit 1: Data Cleaning Techniques
  • Unit 2: Text to Columns
  • Unit 3: Flash Fill and Find & Replace
  • Unit 4: Removing Duplicates
  • Unit 5: Handling Missing and Inconsistent Data
  • Unit 6: Preparing Data for Analysis
6 Learning Units
Week 8 · KPI Dashboard
EXL 204

Project: KPI Dashboard with Charts + Pivot

Design and build an interactive KPI dashboard integrating Pivot Tables and charts for executive-level reporting.

  • Unit 1: Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Design
  • Unit 2: Advanced Chart Creation and Formatting
  • Unit 3: Building Interactive Dashboards
  • Unit 4: Integrating Pivot Tables with Charts
  • Unit 5: Dashboard Automation and Best Practices
  • Unit 6: Final Project: KPI Dashboard Development
6 Learning Units

Upon completion, earn a verified Professional Diploma in Data Analysis in Excel – blockchain‑secured, globally recognised.

Circle 3 · Advanced

Advanced Professional Diploma in Data Analysis in Excel

₦92,740 (US$67.78)
4 Weeks · Self‑Paced 4 Weeks · 24+ Learning Units 100% Online · Expert-Led

Reach expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Master Power Query for automated data preparation, advanced conditional functions (SUMIFS, COUNTIFS), dynamic array formulas, Macros and VBA automation, and deliver an end-to-end business report capstone project.

Week 9 · Power Query
EXL 301

Power Query Intro, Data Import, Merge, Append

Transform your data preparation workflow with Power Query. Import, merge, append, and automate data cleaning from multiple sources.

  • Unit 1: Introduction to Power Query
  • Unit 2: Importing Data from Multiple Sources
  • Unit 3: Transforming and Cleaning Data
  • Unit 4: Merging Queries
  • Unit 5: Appending Queries
  • Unit 6: Building Automated Data Preparation Workflows
6 Learning Units
Week 10 · Advanced Functions
EXL 302

Advanced Functions: SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, Array Formulas

Solve complex business analysis problems with advanced conditional functions, dynamic arrays, and nested formulas.

  • Unit 1: SUMIFS Function
  • Unit 2: COUNTIFS Function
  • Unit 3: AVERAGEIFS and Related Functions
  • Unit 4: Dynamic Array Formulas
  • Unit 5: Advanced Logical and Nested Functions
  • Unit 6: Solving Complex Business Analysis Problems
6 Learning Units
Week 11 · Macros & Automation
EXL 303

Macros & Automation Basics

Learn to automate repetitive tasks using Excel Macros, VBA Editor, and simple VBA procedures to increase productivity.

  • Unit 1: Introduction to Excel Macros
  • Unit 2: Recording and Running Macros
  • Unit 3: Editing Macros with VBA Editor
  • Unit 4: Automating Repetitive Tasks
  • Unit 5: Creating Simple VBA Procedures
  • Unit 6: Practical Excel Automation Project
6 Learning Units
Week 12 · Capstone
EXL 304

Capstone: End-to-End Business Report

Integrate all your Excel skills to deliver a complete end-to-end business report. Analyse real-world data, build dashboards, and present actionable insights.

  • Unit 1: Business Problem Analysis
  • Unit 2: Data Collection and Preparation
  • Unit 3: Data Analysis and Visualization
  • Unit 4: Dashboard and Report Development
  • Unit 5: Presenting Business Insights and Recommendations
  • Unit 6: Final Capstone Project: End-to-End Business Report
6 Learning Units

Upon completion, earn a verified Advanced Professional Diploma in Data Analysis in Excel – blockchain‑secured, globally recognised.

Roles You Can Pursue with Excel Data Analysis Skills

Develop practical, job-ready Excel skills that are highly sought after across business, finance, healthcare, education, government, and nonprofit sectors.

Data Analyst
Business Analyst
Financial Analyst
Operations Analyst
HR Data Analyst
Sales Analyst
Administrative Officer
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

What Excel Data Analysis Graduates Say

"The Foundation Diploma transformed my understanding of Excel. I now create dashboards for my department with confidence."

— Emeka U., Nigeria

"The Professional Diploma took my reporting skills to the next level. The Pivot Tables and dashboard modules were game-changers."

— Judith 0., Kenya

"The Advanced Professional Diploma prepared me for senior analyst roles. Power Query and Macros automation have saved me hours of manual work."

— Susan M., South Africa

Affordable Tuition for Local & International Students

All inclusive: tuition + application fee. Flexible interest‑free instalments available.

₦228,220
(US$166.78)
Tuition: ₦220,000 + Application Fee: ₦8,220
Pay in Parts – No Interest
2 to 10 instalments
Pay in 2‑10 parts of ₦22,822 – ₦114,110 each.
Application fee ₦8,220 is included in the total above.
Prices shown are for the Foundation Diploma. Professional & Advanced Diplomas have separate fees.
₦258,220
(US$188.72)
Tuition: ₦250,000 + Application Fee: ₦8,220
Pay in Parts – No Interest
2 to 10 instalments
Pay in 2‑10 parts of ₦25,822 – ₦129,110 each.
Application fee ₦8,220 is included in the total above.
Prices shown are for the Foundation Diploma. Professional & Advanced Diplomas have separate fees.
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Transform Data into Business Intelligence with Excel

Choose your level – Foundation, Professional, or Advanced Professional Diploma. Build real-world dashboards, earn verifiable credentials, and advance your career in data analysis.

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