Training on Advanced Excel for Project and Programme Managers in the Public Sector

Module 1: Advanced Data Management for Project Tracking

• Structuring and cleaning project data for analysis.

• Using data validation, lookup functions, and conditional formatting.

• Integrating multiple project datasets into one analytical file.

• Case Study: Streamlining project reporting through structured data systems.

Module 2: Advanced Formulas and Functions for Project Analysis

• Applying nested formulas and logical functions (IF, AND, OR).

• Using financial and statistical functions for performance monitoring.

• Automating calculations for budgets, timelines, and KPIs.

• Case Study: Automating budget variance analysis for a public development program.

Module 3: Data Visualization and Dashboard Development

• Creating dynamic dashboards with PivotTables, charts, and slicers.

• Designing visual reports for project performance and funding utilization.

• Best practices for data storytelling and executive presentations.

• Case Study: Building interactive dashboards for project progress tracking.

Module 4: Automation and Advanced Tools for Efficiency

• Introduction to Macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

• Automating routine reporting and data consolidation.

• Scenario and sensitivity analysis for project forecasting.

• Case Study: Automating monthly reporting templates for a donor-funded initiative.

Module 5: Reporting and Decision Support in the Public Sector

• Creating standardized project monitoring and evaluation reports.

• Linking Excel data with Power BI and external databases.

• Ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance.

• Case Study: Leveraging Excel for decision support in a multi-agency infrastructure project.