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Excel & SQL for Analysis

Bridge the gap between spreadsheets and databases. Master complex SQL queries and advanced Excel pivot tables for robust business analysis.

Before Python, there was SQL and Excel—and they still power the world's businesses. This course teaches you to extract data from relational databases using complex SQL queries (Joins, Subqueries, Window Functions). You will then learn to analyze that data in Excel using VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and Power Query. This hybrid workflow is the most common requirement for data analyst roles, allowing you to handle data storage and presentation effectively.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    SQL Basics
    Select, From, Where, and basic filtering logic.
  • 2
    Joins & Aggregation
    Connecting tables and summarizing data with Group By.
  • 3
    Excel Formulas
    Mastering logical and lookup functions for analysis.
  • 4
    Pivot Tables
    Summarizing thousands of rows into interactive dashboards.
  • 5
    Power Query
    Automating the import and cleaning of external data.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$65k - $90k

Career Paths

Data Analyst $70k-$95k
Business Intelligence Analyst $80k-$110k
Operations Analyst $65k-$90k

What You Will Learn

Write complex SQL queries including JOINs, Group By, and Subqueries
Analyze large datasets in Excel using Pivot Tables and Slicers
Master lookup functions like VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and Index-Match
Automate data cleaning steps using Excel Power Query features
Create professional business reports combining SQL and Excel data

Skills You Will Gain

SQL Syntax Excel Formulas Pivot Tables Power Query Data Reporting

Who Is This For

Business Analysts
Marketing Analysts
Excel Users upskilling

Prerequisites

Basic Excel knowledge
Computer literacy

Excel & SQL for Analysis FAQs

Which SQL?

We teach ANSI SQL, applicable to MySQL/Postgres.

Is Excel dead?

No, it is the #1 data tool in business.

Database required?

We use a browser-based sandbox for SQL practice.

Mac users?

Yes, but some Excel shortcuts differ slightly.

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Tech Stack & Tools

Excel
SQL Server / Postgres
DBeaver
CSV Files
Google Sheets

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