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Mastering Charts & Graphs in Excel
(2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, 365)

What You'll Learn in Mastering Charts & Graphs in Excel

Course Length:

6 hours (1 day)

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you should be comfortable with applying best practices to considerably improve the design of your Excel charts, as well as apply simple and creative techniques to create more powerful data visualizations.

Target Student

All Excel users who want to significantly improve their Excel reports to create more powerful visualizations that communicate information in the best possible manner.

Course Outline

  • Understand the Key Principles of Data Visualizations
  • Learn Data Visualization Best Practices
  • Customize Charts in Excel
  • Chart Elements, Layouts, Colours, and Styles
  • Chart Formatting Options
  • Change Chart Types
  • Adjust Axis Options
  • Explore the Differences in the Effectiveness of Excel Chart Types
  • Create, Modify, and Apply Chart Templates
  • Master Basic Charts and Graphs
  • Bar and Column Charts
  • Line Charts and Trendlines
  • Combo Charts
  • Pie and Donut Charts
  • Histograms and Pareto Charts
  • Area Charts
  • Scatter Plots
  • Bubble Charts
  • Box and Whisker Charts
  • Tree Maps and Sunburst Charts
  • Waterfall Charts
  • Radar Charts
  • Funnel Charts
  • Stock Charts
  • Heat Maps
  • Surface and Contour Charts
  • Geospatial Maps (Power Map Introduction)
  • Sparklines
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Mastering Charts & Graphs in Excel

Upcoming Classes

All Public classes are held online
with a live instructor
Dates Price Qty
November 7, 2024
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$425.00 Online
April 1, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$425.00 Online
July 24, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$425.00 Online
* Applicable taxes will be applied on checkout

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The Great Canadian Training & Consulting Company Advantage

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  • Experienced Trainers
  • Learn or Come Back Free Policy on Public Classes
  • 24/7 After Training Support

All of our courses include:

PDF Reference Guide

Want a summary of what you’ve learned? Save paper and use your PDF Reference Guide, accessible on any of your devices.

24/7 After-Training Support

Receive a 30-day after-training support voucher, offering assistance as you apply your new skills on the job. Need help with a specific step? We’re here to provide extra support and clarity even after you’ve left the class!


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Printed Reference Guide

While we love technology, we understand that there is something about having a paper copy. Add a printed reference guide to your training, which we will have shipped to your location.


Can I customize my course?
OF COURSE!

Customized to meet your unique needs

We can customize your training to fit your exact needs, whether it's making small adjustments or creating entirely new courses. From setting specific objectives and including your own files to addressing unique challenges, we're here to help. We can even tailor the training to align more closely with how you work and to fit perfectly into your schedule. Our goal is to provide training that's as unique as your goals.

Use your own files instead of our exercise files

You can opt to use your working files in your private training sessions (instead of our standard exercise files). This allows you to see how the lessons apply directly to your day-to-day role and get work done while you train—a true win-win!