Business Problem Solving Made Easy with ChatGPT and Excel

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What you’ll learn

  • Develop the ability to solve problems using a combination of ChatGPT and Excel.
  • Learn how to continuously improve your Excel problem solving skills.
  • Learn how to program Excel using natural language through the use of ChatGPT’s code interpreter.
  • Apply a comprehensive range of Excel functions, from simple formulas to advanced functions, for data analysis, financial calculations, and data validation.
  • Learn prompting techniques to help improve the accuracy and reliability of ChatGPT’s output
  • Integrate ChatGPT’s capabilities with Excel macros and VBA scripting to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
  • Apply learned skills to tackle practical business scenarios, including sales forecasting, financial analysis, inventory management, and data extraction.
  • Use Excel’s mathematical and statistical functions to perform rounding, summing, averaging, and statistical analysis of sales and expense data.
  • Master the use of text functions, VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, and XLOOKUP to efficiently extract and analyze data from databases.
  • Learn to group worksheets, apply formatting, freeze panes, hide columns, and manage worksheet visibility for better organization and presentation.
  • Develop and record macros, write VBA code, and automate repetitive tasks in Excel to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Implement data validation, protect worksheets, and manage cell locking to ensure data integrity and security in Excel workbooks.
  • Leverage ChatGPT to automate tasks and generate step-by-step instructions, transforming you into a highly proficient Excel user.
  • Develop the ability to craft precise and effective prompts to guide ChatGPT in solving intricate business problems.

“Business Problem Solving Made Easy with ChatGPT and Excel” is a project-based course designed to equip learners with advanced skills in both ChatGPT and Excel to tackle real-world business challenges. The course comprises 13  projects, each demonstrating how to leverage ChatGPT’s code interpreter to automate complex tasks and create detailed step-by-step instructions for manual execution in Excel.

Throughout this course, you will:

1. Master Advanced Prompting Techniques with ChatGPT: Learn how to formulate precise prompts to guide ChatGPT in solving intricate business problems efficiently.

2. Utilise a Wide Array of Excel Functions: From simple formulas to complex functions, gain proficiency in using Excel for data analysis, financial calculations, data validation, and more.

3. Automate Business Processes: Discover how to automate repetitive tasks using ChatGPT and Excel macros, enhancing productivity and accuracy.

4. Solve Real-World Business Scenarios: Apply your skills to practical business cases such as sales forecasting, financial analysis, inventory management, and more.

Projects Overview:

1. Advanced Prompting and Data Management:

   – Learn to use ChatGPT for task analysis, breaking down complex tasks, and creating clear step-by-step instructions for data consolidation, hyperlink creation, and data validation in Excel.

2. Editing, Formatting, and Simple Formulas:

   – Focus on sales data analysis and forecasting, including worksheet renaming, cell formatting, and formula application to manage and analyze business data effectively.

3. Mathematical and Statistical Functions:

   – Use Excel’s mathematical functions for rounding, summing, averaging, and statistical analysis to interpret sales and expense data.

4. Data Extraction and Lookup Techniques:

   – Master text functions and lookup techniques, including VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, and XLOOKUP, to extract and analyze data from databases.

5. Financial and Logic Functions:

   – Perform financial calculations such as loan payments, future value, net present value, and use logical functions for comprehensive financial analysis.

6. Database Functions:

   – Analyze inventory data using database functions like DAVERAGE, DCOUNT, DMAX, DMIN, and DSUM to perform detailed data analysis based on specific criteria .

7. Macros and VBA:

   – Learn to create and record macros, write VBA code for automating tasks such as formatting, calculating totals, and adjusting cell properties .

By the end of this course, you will have developed a robust skill set in using ChatGPT and Excel to solve a variety of business problems, making data-driven decisions with confidence and efficiency.

Who this course is for:

  • Individuals working in business roles who need to analyze data, generate reports, and solve business problems efficiently.
  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to harness the power of Excel and AI to better manage their business operations
  • Students and recent graduates in business, finance, or related fields who want to enhance their Excel skills and learn how to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to solve real-world business problems.
  • Individuals with an interest in technology and artificial intelligence who want to explore the practical applications of ChatGPT in combination with Excel for solving business challenges.
  • Individuals at any skill level who wish to become more proficient in Excel, learning both basic and advanced functions, and how to automate tasks for increased productivity.

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