Classroom Sessions:
Date | Venue | Fees | |
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05 - 09 May 2025 | London - UK | $5,950 | |
08 - 12 Sep 2025 | Milan - Italy | $5,950 | |
08 - 12 Dec 2025 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | |
19 - 23 Jan 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 |
INTRODUCTION
In today's data-driven world, financial professionals must be able to transform complex numerical information into meaningful insights that drive decision-making. Financial data dashboarding with Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool that enables businesses to monitor key metrics, track performance, and make informed strategic choices.
As financial data grows in complexity and volume, organisations require efficient ways to visualise, analyse, and interpret their data. Conventional reporting methods often fall short in delivering real-time, interactive, and dynamic insights. To remain competitive, finance professionals need to master modern dashboarding techniques that allow them to present financial data effectively, streamline reporting, and enhance business intelligence.
This GLOMACS training course is designed to provide hands-on, practical experience in creating high-impact financial dashboards using Microsoft Excel. The training course covers a range of topics, from data preparation and advanced Excel functions to dashboard design principles and interactivity. Participants will work with real-world financial data to develop dashboards that enhance clarity, facilitate performance tracking, and improve decision-making processes.
Objectives
By the end of this Financial Data Dashboarding with Excel training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of data visualization and dashboard design
- Utilize advanced Excel functions and tools to analyze financial data
- Create interactive dashboards that effectively communicate key financial metrics
- Implement best practices for maintaining and updating dashboards
Training Methodology
The Financial Data Dashboarding with Excel training course adopts a problem-based learning approach, where participants engage in hands-on exercises using real-world financial data. Through a series of practical tasks, attendees will develop the skills to design and implement effective dashboards in Excel.
Organisational Impact
Organizations will benefit from:
- Enhanced decision-making through improved data visualization
- Increased efficiency in financial data analysis and reporting
- Empowerment of staff with advanced Excel skills tailored to financial contexts
Personal Impact
Participants will gain:
- Proficiency in advanced Excel functionalities relevant to financial analysis
- The ability to design and implement professional financial dashboards
- Improved analytical skills for interpreting financial data
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This GLOMACS Financial Data Dashboarding with Excel training course is ideal for:
- Financial Analysts and Accountants
- Finance Managers and Controllers
- Business Analysts focusing on financial data
- Anyone responsible for financial reporting and data analysis
DAY 1
Introduction to Financial Dashboards
- Understanding the purpose and benefits of dashboards in finance
- Principles of effective data visualization
- Overview of Excel's data visualization capabilities
- Planning and designing a financial dashboard
DAY 2
Preparing Financial Data for Analysis
- Importing and managing financial data in Excel
- Data cleaning and transformation techniques
- Utilizing Excel tables for structured data management
- Ensuring data accuracy and integrity
DAY 3
Advanced Excel Functions for Financial Analysis
- Applying financial formulas and functions
- Using PivotTables and PivotCharts for dynamic data analysis
- Implementing conditional formatting to highlight key metrics
- Leveraging Excel's data analysis ToolPak
DAY 4
Building Interactive Financial Dashboards
- Designing dashboard layouts for optimal usability
- Incorporating interactive elements such as slicers and timelines
- Creating dynamic charts and graphs to represent financial data
- Integrating key performance indicators (KPIs) into the dashboard
DAY 5
Finalizing and Maintaining Dashboards
- Best practices for dashboard maintenance and updates
- Testing and validating dashboard functionality
- Protecting and sharing dashboards securely
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Endorsed Education Provider
GLOMACS is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org

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