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-demand skills include data analysis. It has been predicted that in 2026 businesses will place a high value on analysts who ...

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 ...

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 ...

Data work in 2026 asks for more than chart building. Professionals are expected to clean data, query databases, explain ...

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 ...

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.

If you want to make your mark in business or finance, picking up some data analysis skills is really important. While there are many different data tools available, Microsoft Excel is usually at the ...

Data analysts have to use Excel and Google Sheets more or less on a daily basis in their work. Although these spreadsheet tools are often overshadowed by programming languages, the ability to analyze, ...

Sean Ross is a strategic adviser at 1031x.com, Investopedia contributor, and the founder and manager of Free Lances Ltd. Charlene Rhinehart is a CPA , CFE, chair of an Illinois CPA Society committee, ...