Brief Summary
This course is all about using Excel 2013 to create eye-catching charts. Perfect for beginners, it dives into how to choose the right chart for your data and how to format it just right. By the end, you’ll be rocking those charts with confidence!
Key Points
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Learn which Excel chart to use for your data.
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Create common types of charts like pie and bar charts.
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Format charts with colors, axes, and elements.
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This course suits beginners in data visualization.
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The knowledge applies to both Excel 2013 and 2010.
Learning Outcomes
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Identify suitable chart types for different datasets.
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Create commonly used charts in Excel.
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Perform standard formatting changes on charts.
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Gain confidence in visualizing data effectively.
About This Course
Learn how to use Excel 2013 to create impressive data visualizations - ExcelChart and Graphs Basic Training
Do you work with charts but struggle to identify which chart to use?
Are you new to data analysis?
Do you want to learn about the charting options Excel 2013/2010 offers?
Are you looking for a structured way to learn about the Excel charting tools?
If your answer was YES to some of the questions, this course might be of interest to you.
When I created this course I put full emphasis on a structured and didactically sound way to gently show you how data visualization in Excel 2013 works. This course is especially suited towards a beginners audience to data visualization with Excel.
Most of the concepts of this course also apply to Excel 2010, so you might also consider this course if you are on 2010.
Beginners to data analysis often need a clear understanding of which chart type is suitable for a given dataset. I will give you this important knowledge right at the beginning so that you know from the start what you are dealing with and how you can utilize that knowledge.
I will also show you step by step all you need to know about the basic chart formatting tools. You will learn how to add elements, format axes, change colors and so on.
There is also a section about the frequently used types of charts and how you can easily create them in Excel.
At the end of this beginners course you should be confident in using Excel for standard charts. You will be also able to format already existing charts and tailor them in accordance with your needs.
I highly recommend to take a close look at the introductory videos on which type of chart to use for a given circumstance. Only if you know which chart type is suitable for a dataset will you be able to make full use of the many options Excel has to offer.
create the most common type of charts in Excel
know which chart to use for a given dataset
perform standard format changes in charts
Elizabeth A.
Great information,