AI-Powered Excel: Automate Data Analysis with ChatGPT — PickAClass
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AI-Powered Excel: Automate Data Analysis with ChatGPT

Learn how to leverage artificial intelligence to automate complex formulas, streamline data analysis, and build professional financial dashboards in Excel.

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About this course

Managing complex spreadsheets and manual data entry can be a significant drain on your productivity. By integrating artificial intelligence into your workflow, you can transform the way you handle data, making your processes faster, more accurate, and more insightful. This course provides a practical foundation for using ChatGPT as a powerful assistant to enhance your spreadsheet capabilities. You will learn how to transition from manual formula writing to AI-assisted automation, allowing you to focus on high-level analysis rather than technical troubleshooting. Through written explanations and practical examples, you will discover how to communicate effectively with AI to solve real-world data challenges. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamentals of prompt engineering specifically for spreadsheet tasks - Generate complex formulas and logical functions using natural language instructions - Clean and transform messy datasets using AI-guided techniques and Power Query - Create dynamic Pivot Tables and interactive dashboards for financial reporting - Automate repetitive tasks and data analysis workflows to increase productivity - Apply AI strategies to budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling scenarios The course begins with core terminology and the basics of AI interaction before moving into practical applications for data manipulation, visualization, and advanced financial analysis. This structured approach ensures you build a solid foundation before tackling more complex automation projects. This course is designed for beginners who want to modernize their workflow; no prior experience with AI is required, and only basic spreadsheet knowledge is expected. Start using artificial intelligence to revolutionize the way you work with data today.

Course contents

6 modules · 24 lessons · 2h 52m

1 AI Foundations for Excel
Understand how to interact with ChatGPT for analytical purposes.
4 lessons · 27 min
  1. Introduction and Terminology
    Define what an LLM is and how it applies to the context of spreadsheets.
    6 min
  2. The ChatGPT Interface for Data
    Learn how to upload files or describe data structures to the AI.
    7 min
  3. Prompt Engineering for Excel
    Learn the structure of an effective prompt: context, task, and format.
    8 min
  4. Limitations and Result Verification
    Understand why it is essential to always validate what the AI suggests.
    6 min
2 Formulas and Intelligent Logic
Replace formula memorization with assisted generation.
4 lessons · 28 min
  1. From Words to Simple Formulas
    Translate natural language requests into basic functions like SUMIF or VLOOKUP.
    7 min
  2. Building Complex Nested Formulas
    Use AI to create long logical chains without syntax errors.
    8 min
  3. Advanced Conditional Logic
    Implement complex IF/THEN/ELSE scenarios guided by AI instructions.
    7 min
  4. Formula Debugging
    Ask ChatGPT to find and fix errors in existing formulas.
    6 min
3 Data Cleaning and Transformation
Prepare raw datasets for analysis in record time.
4 lessons · 31 min
  1. Sanitizing Messy Data
    Remove duplicates and fix inconsistent formats using AI suggestions.
    8 min
  2. Text Transformation Techniques
    Extract specific information from text strings using AI.
    7 min
  3. AI and Power Query
    Use ChatGPT to generate steps or M scripts for Power Query.
    9 min
  4. Data Normalization
    Reorganize flat tables into structures ready for analysis.
    7 min
4 Visualization and Reporting
Transform raw data into dynamic visual insights.
4 lessons · 28 min
  1. Planning the Pivot Table
    Ask the AI for the best field layout to answer business questions.
    6 min
  2. Dynamic Pivot Tables
    Update and structure pivot tables that adapt to new data using AI.
    7 min
  3. Interactive Dashboard Design
    Create professional layouts and choose the right charts following AI recommendations.
    8 min
  4. Narrative Report Generation
    Use AI to write commentary and summaries based on dashboard results.
    7 min
5 Advanced Financial Analysis
Apply AI to real-world business scenarios such as budgeting and forecasting.
4 lessons · 30 min
  1. Budgeting Modeling
    Create flexible budget structures with AI assistance.
    8 min
  2. Forecasting and Trends
    Use AI to identify historical trends and project future data.
    8 min
  3. What-If Analysis and Scenarios
    Simulate different financial scenarios by asking the AI for the correct parameters.
    7 min
  4. Standardized Financial Models
    Build reusable templates for periodic reporting.
    7 min
6 Automation and Productivity
Eliminate manual work and optimize workflows.
4 lessons · 28 min
  1. Mapping Repetitive Processes
    Identify which parts of Excel work can be delegated to AI.
    6 min
  2. Automation with VBA and Scripts
    Generate simple macros using ChatGPT without knowing how to code.
    9 min
  3. Integrated Workflows
    Connect various steps (cleaning, analysis, reporting) into a single fluid process.
    7 min
  4. Maintaining Efficiency Over Time
    Update prompts and AI models to handle growing data volumes.
    6 min
Final project

Final Project: Automated Sales Analysis System

Students will receive an Excel file with raw, messy sales data and must use ChatGPT to clean the data, create margin calculation formulas, generate a pivot table, and build a final dashboard with analytical commentary on projected trends.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Reviews (6)

Andrew Roberts US
★ 4 · September 25, 2026

Really enjoyed the flow of this. The practical applications discussed were spot on. Great course!

Matas Jankauskas LT Verified learner
★ 5 · September 15, 2026

This exceeded my expectations. The lessons flowed logically and the real-world applications were spot on. Great job!

Sofia Neagu RO
★ 4 · July 21, 2026

It's a solid course. The structure is logical and most of the examples were helpful. Could use a few more real-world scenarios though.

Alejandro Ramírez EC Verified learner
★ 5 · June 23, 2026

This course exceeded my expectations. The real-world applications discussed are incredibly useful. Great job!

خالد بن محمد بن عبدالله آل ثاني QA
★ 4 · June 22, 2026

Exceeded my expectations! The structure was logical, and the real-world scenarios really helped cement the learning. Great value.

Despina Nikolaidou GR Verified learner
★ 4 · June 3, 2026

This was a really enjoyable learning experience. The content flowed well and the practical application advice was top-notch.

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