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Think Cell – Data visualisation, creation of specialised charts and graphs

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Training process

Training needs analysis

If you have specific requirements regarding the training programme, we will carry out a training needs analysis for you. This will guide us on which aspects of the programme should receive greater emphasis, so that the training programme meets your specific needs.

What will you gain?

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Confident Think Cell setup - You will install and launch the Think Cell add-in on your own, so you can start working in PowerPoint right away and avoid common setup issues on your computer.

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Faster chart building - You will learn how to insert Think Cell elements, apply core transformations, and use smart features to create clear charts much faster than building them manually.

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Better data handling - You will master the datasheet and data area, so you can update figures efficiently, keep presentations consistent, and reduce the risk of errors during revisions.

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Clear content formatting - You will learn how to organize text, numbers, colors, and line types, helping you create slides that look cleaner, more professional, and easier for your audience to read.

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Choosing the right chart - You will know when to use waterfall, pie, Gantt, or custom charts, so you can present structure, change, comparisons, and timelines in the most effective visual form.

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Diagrams for complex comparisons - You will create and edit diagrams, including layouts for target versus actual values, making it easier to present relationships, gaps, and deviations on a single slide.

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Excel data linking - You will learn how to connect Think Cell to external Excel sheets, exchange data between Excel and PowerPoint, and update charts faster without retyping values manually.

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Consistent team presentations - You will learn how to work smoothly with PowerPoint, organize presentations, support multiple users, and keep content compatible across devices for easier team collaboration.

Training programme

1. Installation and launching of the Think Cell add-in

2. Smart elements, functions and Think Cell datasheet

3. Graphic chart of thought cells

4. Inserting elements and basic transformations, basic functions

5. Working with data

6. Working with text

  • text field,
  • font size.
  • font colors,
  • line types,
  • number formatting.

7. Working with the data area

8. Charts

  • unusual charts (e.g. revenues and cost structure),
  • overview of different types of charts,
  • modifying charts,
  • advanced charts (including waterfall chart, pie chart, Gantt bubble chart).

9. Charts

  • creating and editing charts,
  • formatting charts (legend, axes, secondary axes),
  • working with objects,
  • types of charts and their areas of application.

10. Display optimization

11. Using complex diagrams (target/actual comparison)

12. Advanced slide layout using Think Cell

13. Excel as a data source for Think Cell

  • working with an external data sheet.
  • linking data with MS Excel.
  • data exchange between Excel and PowerPoint.

14. Charts in Excel

15. Tips and guidelines for presenting numbers (tables and charts) in presentations

16. Working with the PowerPoint program

  • other objects in presentations,
  • presentation organization,
  • automation of charts for the PowerPoint program,
  • exchange of prepared elements between Thnik Cell and PowerPoint.

17. Product compatibility across different devices

18. Collaboration of multiple users

What are the prerequisites for participating in the training?

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PowerPoint basics - You should be comfortable navigating PowerPoint, creating and editing slides, and working with basic objects so you can focus on Think Cell features during the course.

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Excel basics - You should know how to enter and edit data in Excel and understand worksheet structure, since the training covers data exchange and work with external files.

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Working with numbers - You should understand basic tables, numeric values, and simple comparisons so you can build charts and diagrams more easily and read the presented data correctly.

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Computer literacy - You should be comfortable using a computer in an office environment, installing add-ins, and working with files because the training starts with launching the tool.