Microsoft Excel: Mastering Your Data Webinar Series

Is your data working for you—or holding you back?

Join The HBP Group for a transformative four-part webinar series designed to help you eliminate inefficiencies, unlock powerful tools, and gain real-time insights with Microsoft Excel. From foundational best practices to building dynamic dashboards, these sessions will give you the skills and confidence to turn your data into a competitive advantage.

You can sign up for any of the below webinars (or all of them!) at thehbpgroup.co.uk/webinars

You can attend any webinar that is part of the series if you are unable to attend all 4.

Session 1: Structuring Data for Success in Excel

Date: Monday, 3rd February 2025 @ 2 PM
Duration: 1 Hour

Your data should be a tool, not an obstacle. In this session, we’ll show you how to organise and manage data in Excel, ensuring it’s ready for analysis and reporting.

What You’ll Learn:

• Set the foundation: Learn best practices for organising data in tables and ranges.
• Maintain accuracy: Use validation tools to reduce errors and ensure consistency.
• Streamline workflows: Apply filters, sorting, and formatting for easy navigation.
• Prepare for growth: Optimise your data for pivot tables, charts, and advanced tools.

You’ll leave this session equipped with strategies to manage data efficiently, saving time and eliminating common pitfalls.

*This webinar is part 1 of our 4 part "Microsoft Excel: Mastering Your Data" webinar series. You can attend any webinar that is part of the series if you are unable to attend all 4.

Session 2: Excel Formulas Demystified

Date: Monday, 17th February 2025 @ 2 PM
Duration: 1 Hour

Excel’s formulas are the key to unlocking deeper insights and solving complex problems. This session will take you beyond the basics to master the formulas that drive smarter decisions.

Key Takeaways:

• Build confidently: Work with structured data sets to maximise formula effectiveness.
• Go deeper: Master advanced functions like INDEX/MATCH and nested IF statements.
• Solve problems faster: Debug formulas and avoid common errors with ease.
• Integrate seamlessly: Use formulas with pivot tables and charts for dynamic reporting.

With practical demonstrations, you’ll gain the confidence to apply these formulas in real-world scenarios.

*This webinar is part 2 of our 4 part "Microsoft Excel: Mastering Your Data" webinar series. You can attend any webinar that is part of the series if you are unable to attend all 4.

Session 3: Transform Your Workflow with Power Query

Date: Monday, 3rd March 2025 @ 2 PM
Duration: 1 Hour

Tired of repetitive data tasks? Power Query is a game-changer for anyone who works with large or complex data sets. Discover how to automate processes and prepare your data for deeper analysis.

This Session Covers:

• Data connections: Import data from spreadsheets, databases, and external sources.
• Cleaning and shaping: Remove duplicates, fix errors, and transform messy data.
• Automation: Build repeatable workflows that save hours of manual effort.
• Advanced features: Create custom columns and handle multi-source data with ease.

Power Query helps you focus on insights—not the process of getting to them.

*This webinar is part 3 of our 4 part "Microsoft Excel: Mastering Your Data" webinar series. You can attend any webinar that is part of the series if you are unable to attend all 4.

Session 4: Build Your First Power BI Dashboard

Date: Monday, 17th March 2025 @ 2 PM
Duration: 1 Hour

Turn your Excel knowledge into actionable insights with Power BI. Learn to create interactive dashboards that keep your team aligned and informed.

What You’ll Learn:

• Prepare your data: Clean and format Excel data for seamless Power BI integration.
• Design with impact: Build visual dashboards with charts, tables, and KPIs.
• Collaborate effectively: Publish and share reports with your team to drive decisions.

By the end of this session, you’ll have the tools to deliver professional, real-time insights with confidence.

*This webinar is part 4 of our 4 part "Microsoft Excel: Mastering Your Data" webinar series. You can attend any webinar that is part of the series if you are unable to attend all 4.

You can sign up for any of the above webinars (or all of them!) at thehbpgroup.co.uk/webinars