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 Duration 28 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Excel

  • Overview of the Excel environment and user interface
  • Comprehending the structure of rows, columns, and cells
  • Interface navigation and essential keyboard shortcuts

Data Entry and Editing Fundamentals

  • Inputting data into spreadsheet cells
  • Selecting, duplicating, moving, and formatting cell contents
  • Applying basic typographic styles (font, size, color, etc.)
  • Distinguishing between data types (text, numeric, dates)

Elementary Calculations and Formula Application

  • Executing basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
  • Introduction to computational functions (e.g., SUM, AVERAGE)
  • Utilization of the AutoSum tool
  • Differentiating between absolute and relative cell references

Management of Worksheets and Workbooks

  • Creation, storage, and retrieval of workbook files
  • Administration of multiple worksheets (renaming, deletion, insertion, reordering)
  • Configuration of print parameters (page layout, print area)

Foundational Data Formatting

  • Styling cell values (number, date, currency)
  • Modification of row and column dimensions (width, height, visibility)
  • Application of cell borders and background shading

Introduction to Data Visualization

  • Generation of standard charts (bar, line, pie)
  • Adjustment and modification of chart elements

Basic Data Sorting and Filtering

  • Ordering data by text, numeric value, or date
  • Implementation of simple data filters

Advanced Formula and Function Application

  • Implementation of logical logic (IF, AND, OR)
  • Text manipulation functions (LEFT, RIGHT, MID, LEN, CONCATENATE)
  • Lookup mechanisms (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP)
  • Mathematical and statistical functions (MIN, MAX, COUNT, COUNTA, AVERAGEIF)

Utilization of Tables and Ranges

  • Construction and administration of data tables
  • Sorting and filtering within structured tables
  • Application of structured references

Conditional Formatting

  • Implementation of rule-based visual formatting
  • Customization of conditional displays (data bars, color scales, icon sets)

Data Validation

  • Establishment of input constraints (e.g., drop-down lists, numeric boundaries)
  • Configuration of error alerts for invalid data entries

Advanced Data Visualization

  • Complex chart formatting and personalization
  • Construction of composite charts (e.g., combining bar and line data)
  • Incorporation of trendlines and secondary axes

Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts

  • Creation of pivot tables for analytical purposes
  • Use of pivot charts for visual representation
  • Grouping and filtering within pivot tables
  • Employment of slicers and timelines to enhance data interaction

Data Security

  • Restriction of cell and worksheet editing
  • Application of password protection to workbooks

Introductory Macro Programming

  • Overview of recording simple macros
  • Execution and modification of recorded macros

Advanced Formula and Function Application

  • Construction of nested IF statements
  • Advanced lookup techniques (INDEX, MATCH, XLOOKUP)
  • Implementation of array formulas and functions (SUMPRODUCT, TRANSPOSE)

Advanced Pivot Table Techniques

  • Incorporation of calculated fields and items in pivot tables
  • Establishment and management of pivot table relationships
  • Deep-dive into slicers and timelines

Advanced Data Analysis Tools

  • Consolidation of data from multiple sources
  • What-If analysis (Goal Seek, Scenario Manager)
  • Application of the Solver add-in for optimization problems

Power Query

  • Introduction to Power Query for data ingestion and transformation
  • Connection to external data sources (e.g., databases, web interfaces)
  • Data cleansing and transformation workflows in Power Query

Power Pivot

  • Construction of data models and relationships
  • Development of calculated columns and measures using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
  • Advanced pivot table capabilities with Power Pivot

Advanced Charting Methods

  • Development of dynamic charts utilizing formulas and data ranges
  • Customization of charts using VBA

Automation via Macros and VBA

  • Introduction to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
  • Development of custom macros to automate repetitive tasks
  • Creation of user-defined functions (UDFs)
  • Debugging processes and error handling in VBA

Collaboration and Document Sharing

  • Shared workbook functionality (co-authoring)
  • Change tracking and version control mechanisms
  • Utilization of Excel with OneDrive and SharePoint for collaborative efforts

Summary and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Basic computer literacy
  • Familiarity with fundamental Excel concepts

Audience

  • Data analysts

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