Dr Prashan Karunaratne is an inspirational and innovative lecturer of commerce, economics, and business analytics – and is well-known for his catchphrase, #EveryoneSayWow. He is also a curriculum developer and an instructor of the hugely popular Excel Skills for Business course that received the Coursera Outstanding Educator Award for Student Transformation in 2018. Prashan has won several other teaching awards, including a 2019 Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning award at the Australian Awards for University Teaching: "For excellence in engaging, equipping and empowering students and lecturers to achieve transformative and equitable outcomes in Economics and Excel – in classrooms, boardrooms and beyond.". In 2020, he leads a team to launch the National Program for Equity in Business Education. Prashan holds a PhD in Management – Learning & Teaching (Macquarie University), a Master of Business Administration – Banking (University of London), a Master of Commerce – Actuarial Studies (University of New South Wales), and a Bachelor of Economics – Honours (Macquarie University).
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Transform your Excel skills with 'Excel Power Tools for Data Analysis'. This four-week online course will equip you with essential tools like Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI to revolutionize how you manage, analyze, and present complex data sets. Learn at your own pace and become an expert in leveraging Excel's full potential.
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Expand your business forecasting capabilities with our specialized 'Judgmental Business Forecasting in Excel' course. Dive into the art of judgmental forecasting, where quantitative methods meet human insight. Learn how to effectively use Excel tools to analyze data, identify patterns, and make accurate predictions for better decision-making in your business.
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Unlock the power of Microsoft Excel with our beginner-friendly course designed specifically for business professionals. In just six weeks, you'll gain essential skills in navigating Excel, performing calculations, formatting spreadsheets, and creating compelling visualizations through charts and graphs. Perfect for those new to Excel or looking to refine their data management skills.
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Expand your Excel expertise with our 'Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I' course. This specialized program is tailored for business users aiming to refine their data management, analysis, and presentation skills using advanced Excel techniques. Learn from industry experts and apply practical applications to real-world scenarios.
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Take your Excel expertise to the next level with our 'Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II' course. Designed for those who already have a grasp of basic Excel functions, this intermediate-level program will teach you advanced features crucial for business analysis and data management. Learn how to use powerful tools like PivotTables, VLOOKUP, IF statements, and more to elevate your spreadsheet capabilities.
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Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Excel with our 'Excel Skills for Business: Advanced' course. Designed for professionals seeking to refine their spreadsheet expertise, this course equips you with advanced techniques crucial for effective business analysis and data management. Whether you're looking to advance in your current role or enhance your resume, this course is your key to unlocking new opportunities.
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Unlock the potential of Excel as you learn essential skills for data analysis. This course will guide you through cleaning and preparing data, automating processes, and transforming data using Excel's robust features. Perfect for beginners looking to dive into data analytics.
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Unlock the potential of your data with our comprehensive course on Data Visualization in Excel. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, this course will equip you with the skills needed to transform raw data into clear, compelling visual stories. Learn how to utilize Excel's extensive suite of visualization tools to create impactful charts and graphs that effectively communicate insights.
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Unlock the secrets of accurate business forecasting with our Excel Time Series Models course. Designed for professionals seeking to enhance their predictive analytics skills, this course will equip you with essential techniques to analyze and forecast various components of time-series data using Microsoft Excel. From understanding level, trend, and seasonality to applying these models in real-world business scenarios, this course is your gateway to mastering the art of forecasting.