Course Overview – Business Analytics (Excel + AI)
The Business Analytics (Excel + AI) course is a structured 6-week hands-on training program designed to help learners master advanced Excel techniques and leverage AI tools for smarter business reporting and automation.
This course covers Advanced Excel formulas, Pivot Tables, Power Query fundamentals, and AI-assisted analytics tools, enabling students and professionals to analyze business data efficiently and generate actionable insights.
Ideal for students, working professionals, MIS executives, and aspiring business analysts, this program builds practical skills required for modern data-driven business environments.
What Is This Course All About?
This course focuses on transforming raw business data into meaningful reports using advanced Excel techniques and AI-powered automation. You will learn how to clean, analyze, visualize, and interpret data to support strategic decision-making.
You’ll learn to:
- Use advanced Excel formulas and functions effectively
- Apply XLOOKUP and other modern Excel functions
- Create Pivot Tables and professional visual reports
- Clean and transform data using Power Query
- Use AI tools for reporting, forecasting, and automation
"Business analytics combines data skills with decision-making — and Excel remains one of the most powerful tools in the corporate world."
Tools & Technologies Covered
| Technology |
Purpose |
| Advanced Excel |
Data analysis & reporting |
| XLOOKUP & Advanced Functions |
Efficient data retrieval |
| Pivot Tables |
Summarizing large datasets |
| Power Query |
Data cleaning & transformation (ETL) |
| AI Tools |
Automated insights & reporting support |
Real-World Applications
- Sales and revenue analysis
- Financial performance reporting
- Business KPI dashboards
- Automated Excel reporting systems
- AI-assisted forecasting and insights
Outcome: By the end of this course, learners will confidently analyze business data using advanced Excel techniques and enhance reporting efficiency using AI-powered tools.
Why Choose Business Analytics (Excel + AI)?
Excel remains one of the most widely used tools in corporate environments across finance, sales, operations, and management.
When combined with Power Query and AI-assisted reporting, it becomes a powerful business analytics engine.
This course equips you with advanced Excel skills and modern AI tools that help automate reporting, generate insights faster, and improve data-driven decision-making.
Professionals who combine Excel expertise with AI-driven insights gain a strong competitive advantage in today’s job market.
Career Map – Your Business Analytics Journey
Beginner Level
Basic Excel Knowledge
Business Analytics (Excel + AI)
Business analytics professionals are in demand across finance, retail, consulting, manufacturing, and IT services in India.
Placement Assistance & Career Support
- Resume building for Business & MIS roles
- Mini reporting project portfolio guidance
- Mock interview preparation
- LinkedIn profile optimization
- Job referral assistance where applicable
India-Focused Salary Insights
| Experience Level |
Role Example |
Average Salary (INR) |
| Fresher (0–1 Year) |
Junior Business Analyst |
₹3 – 6 LPA |
| 1–3 Years |
Business / Reporting Analyst |
₹6 – 12 LPA |
| 3–5 Years |
Senior Analyst |
₹12 – 20 LPA |
| 5+ Years |
Analytics Manager / Operations Lead |
₹20 – 35+ LPA |
Course Curriculum: Business Analytics (Excel + AI)
This 6-week structured curriculum focuses on advanced Excel analytics, Power Query transformation, AI-assisted automation, and real-world business reporting.
Week-Wise Curriculum Breakdown
Week 1 – Excel Basics & Advanced Formulas
| Topic |
Focus Area |
| Excel Fundamentals |
Data handling basics |
| Advanced Formulas |
IF, COUNTIF, SUMIF, etc. |
| Logical Functions |
Conditional analysis |
| Data Formatting |
Professional reporting layout |
Week 2 – Advanced Functions (XLOOKUP & More)
| Function |
Application |
| XLOOKUP |
Modern data retrieval |
| INDEX & MATCH |
Advanced lookup logic |
| Data Validation |
Error prevention |
| Dynamic Formulas |
Flexible reports |
Week 3 – Pivot Tables & Data Visualization
| Feature |
Purpose |
| Pivot Tables |
Summarizing large datasets |
| Pivot Charts |
Visual analysis |
| Dashboard Basics |
Report design |
| KPI Tracking |
Performance metrics |
Week 4 – Power Query Fundamentals
| Concept |
Application |
| Data Import |
Connecting data sources |
| Data Cleaning |
Removing duplicates & nulls |
| Transformations |
Column operations |
| ETL Basics |
Extract, Transform, Load |
Week 5 – AI-Assisted Reporting & Automation
| Feature |
Application |
| AI Tools for Reporting |
Automated summaries |
| Forecasting Basics |
Trend prediction |
| Report Automation |
Time-saving workflows |
| Insight Generation |
Business recommendations |
Week 6 – Business Reporting Mini Project
| Project Stage |
Deliverable |
| Dataset Selection |
Business use case |
| Data Cleaning |
Structured dataset |
| Analysis & Visualization |
Excel dashboards |
| AI Integration |
Automated insights |
| Final Presentation |
Business reporting file |
Outcome: Learners will confidently analyze business data, build professional Excel dashboards, and leverage AI tools for smarter reporting and automation.