Tools for Data Collection and Analysis

Get hands-on with the essential digital tools for collecting and analysing data effectively.

What is this course about?

Knowing which tools to use – and how to use them well – is what separates professionals who talk about data from those who actually work with it. For finance and business professionals, practical proficiency with the right tools makes the difference between slow, manual data work and fast, accurate, insight-driven analysis.

This hands-on course gives you practical experience with the essential digital tools for collecting and analysing data, including Excel, Google Sheets and survey software. You will learn to set up databases, apply analytical formulas and create visualisations that communicate insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders. You will leave with directly applicable skills you can put to work in your role immediately.

This course is part of our full range of digital training courses – explore the complete programme to find the right development for you and your team.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for finance and business professionals who want to develop practical skills with data analysis tools. It is also suitable for:

Finance analysts and accountants who want to work more efficiently and accurately with data
Business professionals who gather and report on data and want to do so more effectively
Managers who want to develop a more hands-on understanding of the tools their teams use
Anyone looking to build confidence with Excel, Google Sheets and survey platforms

What you'll gain from this course

By the end of this session, delegates will be able to:

Use Excel and Google Sheets confidently for data collection, analysis and reporting
Set up structured databases and apply key analytical formulas to process data efficiently
Design and deploy surveys using appropriate software to gather high-quality data
Create clear, professional data visualisations that communicate insights to non-technical audiences
Select the most appropriate tool for different data tasks and business questions
Apply these skills immediately to improve the quality and efficiency of their day-to-day data work

This course sits within our broader digital training courses – browse the full range to build a complete development pathway for your organisation.
Remember, all sessions include:

4 weeks of follow-up email refreshers to further embed the learning
CPD points as an independently accredited Provider of Training Excellence

Course Reviews

Outstanding training! The instructor made complex concepts accessible and immediately relevant to our finance function. We are already applying what we learned to improve our forecasting accuracy.

Michael, Finance Director, London

Brilliant course. The practical examples and case studies really helped us understand how to use these techniques in our business planning. Highly recommend for finance professionals.

Rachel, Senior Analyst, Leeds

Why Choose Us?

Practical expertise, not pure theory

All our digital training courses are delivered by professionals who have successfully implemented data analytics and digital transformation in real organisations – people who understand both the technology and the business application.

Business-focused, not IT-focused

We bridge the gap between technical concepts and business reality, focusing on what finance and business professionals actually need to know and use – not abstract computer science theory.

Follow-up support

All sessions include 4 weeks of follow-up email refreshers to further embed the learning.

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Ready to get hands-on with essential data tools with Finance Training Academy? We’re here to help you work with data faster, smarter and more confidently. Book this course today to get started.