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ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories
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Vanderbilt University

ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories

This course is part of multiple programs.

This course is part of multiple programs

ChatGPT + Excel: AI-Enhanced Data Analysis & Insight Specialization
Generative AI Data Analyst Specialization
Dr. Jules White

Instructor: Dr. Jules White

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3 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
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1 module
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(51 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Recommended experience

Beginner level

No experience required, start today!

3 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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What you'll learn

  • Explore and Understand Data with ChatGPT: Learn how to efficiently explore, describe, and understand complex datasets with AI assistance.

  • Automate Data Tasks and Tell Better Stories: Discover how to automate data extraction and craft compelling narratives for impact.

Skills you'll gain

  • Data Import/Export
  • Unstructured Data
  • Data Integration
  • ChatGPT
  • Data Storytelling
  • Generative AI
  • Data Validation
  • Data Quality
  • Data Cleansing
  • Presentations
  • Exploratory Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data Transformation
  • Data Analysis

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Struggling to keep up with your data analysis workload? Imagine having an AI assistant that not only helps you explore your Excel data but also automates mundane tasks, uncovers insights, and crafts compelling stories—all with a few prompts. This course will take you on a journey to revolutionize your Excel skills, transforming how you analyze data, make decisions, and tell impactful stories.

What You'll Learn - Turn Data Chaos into Clear Insights: Use ChatGPT as your AI teammate to explore complex datasets. Quickly upload your data, describe every column, identify potential errors, and understand relationships—just like onboarding a new expert colleague. Gain clarity and avoid costly pitfalls before diving into deeper analysis. - Unify Your Data in Seconds—No More Headaches: Master the art of merging data from multiple Excel sheets or CSV files. Whether you're connecting job roles with industry skills or combining employee data with payroll, ChatGPT helps identify relationships and ensures your data is cohesive—giving you a complete view without manual effort. - Never Fear Data Errors Again—Debug Like a Pro: Learn how to identify and resolve inconsistencies in your data, such as jobs appearing in both high and low pay categories. Use ChatGPT to dig deeper and uncover underlying issues, like duplicated entries or mismatched pay periods, making your data analysis smoother and more reliable. - Say Goodbye to Tedious Data Extraction—Automate with AI: Discover how ChatGPT can automate extracting structured datasets from unformatted information. Whether it’s copying LinkedIn posts or pulling details from messy text, generative AI speeds up data preparation, turning raw material into ready-to-analyze formats in seconds. - Transform Your Data into Stories That Captivate and Inspire: Elevate your presentations by using ChatGPT to craft compelling narratives from your data. Learn how to highlight key statistics and make them relatable to your audience. Develop engaging titles, add visual placeholders, and ensure every insight tells a story that resonates and drives action. - Make Your Work Rock Solid—Ensure Replicability & Traceability: Learn best practices to make your analyses replicable and trustworthy. Use ChatGPT to create traceability packages that document every data source, every step of your analysis, and every assumption made—ensuring anyone can replicate your work and understand its integrity. Who Is This Course For? Data Analysts: Tired of spending hours on manual data cleaning? Learn how to turbocharge your workflow with AI. Business Professionals: Need faster, more confident data-driven decisions? Discover how AI can help you make informed choices effortlessly. Excel Enthusiasts: Want to level up your skills and impress your peers? Integrate AI to enhance your spreadsheets. Anyone Curious About AI: Find out just how easy it is to bring powerful AI tools into your everyday data tasks and make analysis both insightful and enjoyable. Why Take This Course? This isn't just about learning Excel; it's about transforming your entire approach to data. Imagine using ChatGPT to merge customer data in seconds, uncover hidden trends, and create visual narratives that impress stakeholders. With ChatGPT by your side, you'll save time on mundane tasks, avoid common pitfalls, and focus on what truly matters: deriving insights and making decisions that drive real impact. By the end, you'll be equipped with the skills to use AI effectively—from handling complex datasets to telling captivating stories and making your work replicable. Join thousands of professionals already using AI to enhance their data analysis and storytelling capabilities. Don’t get left behind—enroll today and start mastering the future of Excel!

What's included

10 videos1 reading1 assignment

10 videos•Total 98 minutes
  • DIG: Description, Introspection, and Goal Setting with ChatGPT for Excel Data Analysis•10 minutes•Preview module
  • Having ChatGPT Generate Questions that Can Be Answered with Excel Data•7 minutes
  • Setting Goals to Guide ChatGPT's Excel Data Analysis Context•6 minutes
  • Using ChatGPT to Join and Explore Data in Multiple Excel or CSV Files•7 minutes
  • Enlisting ChatGPT to Debug Excel Data Analysis Issues Through Asking Questions•11 minutes
  • Enhancing Decision Making & Excel Data Analysis Traceability and Replicability with ChatGPT•4 minutes
  • Creating Data Analysis Replication Packages to Enhance Trust•10 minutes
  • Data Transformation & Filtering Approaches with ChatGPT and Excel•19 minutes
  • Structured Excel Data Extraction from Unstructured Sources: Raw Text, Photos, and More to Excel with ChatGPT•9 minutes
  • Storytelling with ChatGPT and Excel Data Analysis•11 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Learning More & Staying Connected•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 90 minutes
  • Explore the Apple TV+ Dataset•90 minutes

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4.9 (15 ratings)
Dr. Jules White

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Dr. Jules White
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