Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. For the next four years, big data analytics is expected to be ...

In 2026, data analysis roles still depend heavily on two practical tools: Excel for cleaning, checking, and working through business data, and Tableau for turning that data into dashboards people ...

Pivot tables are the unsung heroes of Excel. They transform raw data into actionable insights with just a few clicks. But are you truly harnessing their full potential? Many Excel users only scratch ...

Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...

Q. You explained Excel’s Scenario Manager in your November 2024 Tech Q&A article and Goal Seek in your December 2024 Tech Q&A article. Can you please explain the final What-If Analysis tool: Data ...

Data analysis can feel like a daunting skill to master, especially when you’re staring at a blank Excel sheet, unsure of where to begin. Whether you’re a student, a professional looking to upskill, or ...

In the rapidly evolving world of data analysis, AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Zebra AI are transforming the way you work with Excel. These innovative technologies harness the power of ...

Are you looking to get experience with Excel for use in your projects, theses or on the job? Join Daria Orlowska, data librarian, for a live demonstration of combining, organizing and analyzing data.

Many learners start with Excel to clean data, organize sheets, and understand reporting basics. Tableau becomes useful once ...