Date: Wednesday 12th May 2027
Time: 10am to 4pm
Price: £120 +VAT members / £199 +VAT non-members
Venue: Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, 3rd Floor, Broadacre House, 16-20 Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8DA
Delivered by: NCA Digital Solutions

Excel Level 3 Advanced
Transform data into meaningful insights and unlock the full analytical power of Microsoft Excel.

The Excel Level 3 Advanced course is designed for confident Excel users who want to develop advanced reporting, forecasting, and data analysis skills that support informed business decision-making. Whether you're responsible for analysing performance, producing management information, or improving reporting processes, this course provides the tools and techniques needed to work with data more strategically and efficiently.

Through a series of practical, hands-on exercises, delegates will learn how to build and analyse PivotTables, create interactive reports using slicers, design KPI dashboards, automate data preparation with Power Query, and explore forecasting techniques using What-If Analysis tools, scenarios, and data tables. The course also introduces macro-based automation, helping learners identify opportunities to streamline repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.

The emphasis throughout the training is on transforming raw data into actionable business intelligence. Delegates will gain the skills to create professional dashboards, develop more effective reporting processes, and produce insights that support confident, evidence-based decisions.

Using business-focused scenarios and realistic datasets, learners will apply advanced Excel techniques in a practical context, building both technical capability and confidence in handling complex reporting and analysis requirements.

Who should attend?

• Experienced Excel users looking to advance their analytical capabilities
• Managers and team leaders responsible for reporting and performance monitoring
• Analysts and administrators working with large volumes of data
• Business owners and professionals who need to make data-driven decisions
• Anyone looking to maximise the value of Excel for reporting, forecasting, and automation

Key benefits

• Develop advanced data analysis and reporting skills
• Build interactive dashboards and KPI reports with confidence
• Learn how to automate data preparation using Power Query
• Gain practical forecasting and scenario-planning techniques
• Improve reporting efficiency and reduce manual processes
• Turn complex datasets into clear, actionable insights
• Access supporting resources for continued learning and development

What you'll gain
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to analyse data more effectively, create professional reporting solutions, automate repetitive tasks, and present meaningful insights that support business performance. This advanced-level training equips learners with the skills needed to become a more confident, capable, and data-driven Excel user.

Each delegate receives a dedicated Level 3 workbook containing structured exercises, case studies, and guided activities that reinforce learning throughout the course.
Supporting online video resources provide ongoing access to demonstrations and key concepts, allowing delegates to revisit advanced topics, refine their skills, and continue their development long after the training session has been completed.