Course Outline
Introduction to Excel and Google Sheets
- Overview of spreadsheet tools and their role in various industries for government and private sectors.
- Key differences and similarities between Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including features relevant to public sector operations.
- Setting up and navigating the workspace in both tools to enhance efficiency for government tasks.
Data Management and Organization
- Structuring and organizing data effectively to support decision-making processes for government agencies.
- Managing large datasets with tables and ranges to ensure data integrity and accessibility for government use.
- Using filters, sorting, and conditional formatting to enhance data analysis capabilities in public sector applications.
Advanced Formulas and Functions
- Essential formulas for business applications that are critical for government operations.
- Advanced functions like VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, and array formulas to streamline complex data management tasks for government.
- Customizing formulas for industry-specific use cases, including those relevant to public sector needs.
Data Visualization and Reporting
- Creating dynamic charts and graphs to communicate insights effectively in government reports.
- Generating automated dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics for government agencies.
- Best practices for presenting data visually to support transparency and accountability in public sector reporting.
Collaboration and Integration
- Sharing and co-editing documents in Google Sheets to facilitate teamwork and collaboration within government departments.
- Linking and importing data between Excel and Google Sheets to ensure seamless data flow for government projects.
- Integrating spreadsheet tools with third-party software to enhance functionality and support integrated government systems.
Templates and Automation
- Building reusable templates for reporting and tracking to standardize processes and improve consistency in government operations.
- Automating repetitive tasks using macros in Excel to increase efficiency and reduce errors for government users.
- Ensuring consistency and efficiency in shared templates to support standardized practices across government agencies.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of spreadsheet concepts
- Familiarity with data entry and simple calculations
Audience for Government
- Government business professionals
- Data analysts in public sector roles
- Administrative staff within government agencies
- Project managers working on governmental projects
- Any government employees seeking to enhance their spreadsheet skills
Testimonials (5)
the trainer's patience,
Agata Halubicka - Sad Rejonowy w Krosnie Odrzanskim
Course - Microsoft Office Excel - poziom średnio zaawansowany
well-prepared training, interesting topics
Maciek Boiski - Instytut Energetyki - Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Course - Microsoft Office Excel - poziom podstawowy
The tips for many of the functions that the trainer presented, which we can easily remember and implement in our future work
Emilija Stoilova - EPFL HBP PCO
Course - Analysing Financial Data in Excel
The fact he had dif excel and data sheets with exercises for us to do.
Deepakie Singh Sodhi - Queens College, CUNY
Course - Excel For Statistical Data Analysis
There was a good amount of information for the time of training. Also the trainer was very engaged with the group, especially when people were having troubles or asking questions. It was very nice of him to offer help in case of future ideas.