Excel Case Studies & Sample Data

Learn from real-world scenarios with comprehensive case studies and practice datasets

Featured Case Studies

Regional Sales Performance Analysis

Sales & MarketingIntermediate

Analyze 3 years of sales data across multiple regions and product categories. Learn to create dynamic dashboards with slicers and pivot tables.

Learning Objectives:

  • Build interactive sales dashboard
  • Analyze trends and seasonality
  • Create dynamic reports with slicers
  • Calculate YoY growth rates
Data: 50,000+ rows2.3 MB

Startup Financial Model & Projections

FinanceAdvanced

Build a comprehensive financial model for a SaaS startup including revenue projections, cash flow analysis, and scenario planning.

Learning Objectives:

  • Create 5-year financial projections
  • Build scenario analysis models
  • Design investor-ready dashboards
  • Implement sensitivity analysis
Data: 12 worksheets1.8 MB

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Employee Performance & Retention Analysis

Intermediate

Human Resources

Analyze employee data to identify patterns in performance, retention, and satisfaction. Build predictive models for turnover risk.

Statistical FunctionsConditional FormattingData Validation+1 more

Inventory Management & Optimization

Intermediate

Operations

Optimize inventory levels across multiple warehouses. Calculate reorder points, safety stock, and implement ABC analysis.

SUMIFSStatistical AnalysisForecasting+1 more

Digital Marketing Campaign ROI Analysis

Beginner

Marketing

Track and analyze digital marketing campaigns across multiple channels. Calculate ROI, CAC, and optimize budget allocation.

Basic FormulasPivot TablesCharts+1 more

Project Portfolio Management

Advanced

Project Management

Manage a portfolio of 50+ projects with resource allocation, timeline tracking, and budget monitoring.

Gantt ChartsResource PlanningConditional Formatting+1 more

Customer Segmentation & RFM Analysis

Advanced

Customer Analytics

Segment customers using RFM (Recency, Frequency, Monetary) analysis. Identify high-value customers and create targeted strategies.

Advanced FormulasPivot TablesStatistical Functions+1 more

Annual Budget Planning & Tracking

Beginner

Finance

Create and track departmental budgets with variance analysis and forecasting. Perfect for small to medium businesses.

SUM/SUMIFChartsConditional Formatting+1 more

Supply Chain Network Optimization

Expert

Operations

Optimize a complex supply chain network with multiple suppliers, warehouses, and distribution centers.

SolverPower QueryAdvanced Charts+2 more

Real Estate Investment Analysis

Intermediate

Real Estate

Analyze real estate investments with cash flow projections, ROI calculations, and sensitivity analysis.

Financial FunctionsNPV/IRRData Tables+1 more

📊 Practice Datasets

Download these sample datasets to practice your Excel skills. Each dataset is cleaned and ready for analysis.

Sales Transactions Dataset

100,000 sales transactions with customer, product, and geographic data

Columns included:

DateCustomer IDProductCategoryRegionSales AmountQuantityDiscount
CSV15 MB

Employee Records Dataset

10,000 employee records with demographic and performance data

Columns included:

Employee IDDepartmentHire DateSalaryPerformance ScoreManagerLocation
Excel3.5 MB

Financial Time Series Data

5 years of daily stock prices for 50 companies

Columns included:

DateSymbolOpenHighLowCloseVolumeAdjusted Close
CSV8.2 MB

E-commerce Transactions

Online store data with customer behavior and product details

Columns included:

Order IDCustomer IDProduct SKUTimestampDevice TypePayment MethodTotal
Excel5.1 MB

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📈 Recommended Learning Path

Beginner

  • • Budget Planning
  • • Marketing Campaign ROI
  • • Basic Sales Analysis

Intermediate

  • • Regional Sales Analysis
  • • HR Analytics
  • • Inventory Management

Advanced

  • • Financial Modeling
  • • Customer Segmentation
  • • Project Portfolio

Expert

  • • Supply Chain Optimization
  • • Advanced Forecasting
  • • Custom Solutions

💡 Pro Tips for Case Studies

Best Practices

  • Always create a backup before starting
  • Document your approach and formulas
  • Test edge cases with the data
  • Focus on automation and scalability

Common Challenges

  • Data cleaning takes time - be patient
  • Performance may slow with large datasets
  • Complex formulas need documentation
  • Version control is important