Xcelsius 2008: Essentials

Learning Outcomes:

• Successfully create a simple Xcelsius chart using information in the Lesson Lab.
• Correctly conduct trend analysis using Combo Box according to the instructors’ directions.
• Accurately forecast revenue using Sliders and Gauge to the instructors’ satisfaction.
• Utilizing instructions within the Activity lab, conduct attrition analysis as directed.

This one-day class will help the student create, design, and publish business dashboards using the Xcelsius application.

• Explore a dashboard
• Explore the Xcelsius Interface
• Create Simple and Interactive Visualizations
• Conducting Data Analysis
• Creating a Project Management Dashboard
• Creating a Human Resources Dashboard
• Finalizing Dashboards


Xcelsius 2008: Essentials

Upon successful completion of this class you will be able to Explore the Xcelsius workspace and an already created dashboard. Create a simple Xcelsius Chart. Manage Personal Finance Using Value Box. Organize levels of information using filters. Conduct a comparative study using List Builder and Line Chart. Conduct Trend Analysis using Combo Box. Conduct demand analysis using label based menu. Conduct a region based demand analysis using maps. Forecast revenue using sliders and gauge. Drill down the status of current projects using the Drill Down Function. Analyze resource efficiency using Fisheye Picture Menu and other tools. Analyze resource utilization using combination chart. Create an organization dashboard using organization chart. Conduct attrition analysis. Create a Snapshot and publish Dashboards.

Class targeted to: Designed for professionals who conduct data analysis and need to present robust and timely data in an interactive display.

Prerequisites: Advanced spreadsheet knowledge recommended, including data input, data calculation, using functions and formula and data analyzing using charts.