Data Analytics Using Excel
Online Webinar | IHE Spark Series | Date : 12th Jan 2026 | Prof. Santhosh N
IHE Spark Series -5
👨🏫 Speaker
Dr Santhosh N
Professor & Head, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology & Management , Bengaluru, India
Prof. Santhosh is a distinguished academician with extensive experience in data analytics and statistics. He has contributed to several research initiatives and actively guides students and professionals in gaining practical and statistical insights into data analysis using Microsoft Excel. His expertise bridges theoretical concepts with real-world analytical applications.
🧠 Webinar Overview
Data Analytics using Excel is a practical and hands-on session designed to help participants understand how Excel can be effectively used as a powerful data analytics tool. The webinar focuses on transforming raw data into meaningful insights through cleaning, analysis, visualization, and statistical techniques.
Participants will explore how Excel supports data-driven decision-making using built-in tools, formulas, and analytical add-ins commonly applied in academics, research, and industry.
📌 Topics Covered
Participants will gain understanding of:
Data Cleaning & Preparation
Sorting, filtering, Data Validation, and Power Query to structure raw data, handle missing values, and transform datasets into usable formats (e.g., Ctrl + T to convert data into Tables)
Formulas & Functions
Practical use of functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, IF, and VLOOKUP for calculations and data lookup
PivotTables
Summarizing, grouping, and aggregating large datasets to identify trends (e.g., total sales by region, product-wise analysis)
Data Visualization
Creating charts such as bar, line, pie, and box & whisker plots to visually represent patterns, distributions, and outliers
Statistical Analysis
Using the Analysis ToolPak for regression, descriptive statistics, histograms, and more
Data Types in Excel
Converting text into linked data types (Stocks, Geography) to fetch live and structured data directly into worksheets
👥 Who Should Attend?
This webinar is ideal for:
Students from any discipline interested in data analytics
Researchers and academicians
Industry professionals and working executives
Beginners exploring Excel for analytics
Anyone interested in data-driven decision-making
🎯 Key Takeaways
Participants will learn:
How to clean and prepare real-world datasets
Apply Excel formulas and functions effectively
Use PivotTables for meaningful data summarization
Create impactful visualizations
Perform basic statistical analysis using Excel
Understand Excel’s role in modern data analytics
📅 Event Details
- Mode: Online
- Date: 12th January 2026
- Time: 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM (IST)
- Platform: Zoom / Google Meet
- (Meeting link will be shared with registered participants)
🎁 Benefits for Participants
E-Certificate of Participation
Access to session materials (slides and notes)
Live interaction and Q&A with the expert
Practical exposure to data analytics using Excel
📝 Registration
Limited seats available — Early registration is recommended.
📩 Contact Us
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