UNPOPULAR OPINION: Excel is still relevant for data analysis.

I am often asked by junior data analysts, “What is the purpose of learning Excel if they already know Python?”.

The truth is, Excel/Google Sheets are still widely used across most organizations. And if you are working with other people, sooner or later you will be asked to do some quick analysis in Excel.

Yes, even if your organization has Tableau/PowerBI, someone will still download report as CSV and do his own analysis.

If you are just starting your data analytics journey, I always recommend Excel as the first tool to learn.

It will help you to understand how tabular data works.

LOOKUPS are like JOINS in SQL;
VSTACK is UNION in SQL;
and FILTER, SORT, GROUPBY are similar to Python functions.

By learning Excel, you are setting a foundation for other tools.

Excel might not be the trendiest and coolest tool in data analytics, but it is versatile, accessible, and universal.

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5 Excel Functions You Need to Know:

🔹 UNIQUE(): Extracts distinct values from a list or range.

=UNIQUE(A2:A10) pulls out only the unique values from a list

🔹 FILTER(): Filters a range based on specified criteria.

=FILTER(A2:B10, B2:B10>10) returns rows where column B > 10

🔹 SORT(): Sorts data in ascending or descending order.

=SORT(A2:A10, 1, TRUE) sorts the data in ascending order

Advanced Excel Formulas and Functions

1. Array Formulas: Learn how to perform multiple calculations on a set of values using a single formula, such as SUMPRODUCT and TRANSPOSE.

2. LOOKUP Functions: Deep dive into VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, and MATCH to efficiently search and retrieve data.

3. Financial Functions: Master functions like NPV, IRR, and PMT for financial analysis and modeling.

4. Logical Functions: Use IF, AND, OR, and nested IF statements for complex decision-making processes.

5. Text Functions: Manipulate text strings with functions like CONCATENATE, LEFT, RIGHT, MID, and TEXT.

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Must Know Differences for Excel:



👉 VLOOKUP vs INDEX MATCH:
VLOOKUP: Searches for a value in the first column and returns a value in the same row from a specified column.
INDEX MATCH: Combines two functions to search by row and column, offering more flexibility and accuracy.

👉 COUNTIF vs SUMIF:
COUNTIF: Counts the number of cells that meet a specific condition.
SUMIF: Adds up the values in a range that meet a specific condition.

👉 Pivot Table vs Table:
Pivot Table: Summarizes data, allowing for dynamic sorting, filtering, and aggregating.
Table: Organizes data in a structured range, making it easier to manage and analyze.

👉 Absolute Reference vs Relative Reference:
Absolute Reference: Refers to a fixed cell address, denoted by $ (e.g., $A$1).
Relative Reference: Changes when copied to another cell (e.g., A1).

👉 IF vs IFS:
IF: Returns one value if a condition is true and another if it's false.
IFS: Evaluates multiple conditions and returns the corresponding value for the first true condition.

👉 Conditional Formatting vs Data Validation:
Conditional Formatting: Changes the appearance of cells based on specific criteria.
Data Validation: Restricts the type of data that can be entered into a cell.

👉 SUM vs SUMPRODUCT:
SUM: Adds up all the numbers in a range.
SUMPRODUCT: Multiplies corresponding elements in arrays and then sums the products.

👉 Filter vs Advanced Filter:
Filter: Quickly filters data in a range or table based on selected criteria.
Advanced Filter: Provides more complex filtering options, including filtering by multiple criteria and copying results to another location.

👉 Freeze Panes vs Split Window:
Freeze Panes: Keeps rows or columns visible while scrolling through the worksheet.
Split Window: Divides the worksheet into separate panes that can be scrolled independently.

👉 XLOOKUP vs VLOOKUP:
XLOOKUP: A more powerful and flexible lookup function that can search in any direction and return multiple results.
VLOOKUP: Limited to searching vertically and only returns a single result.

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