Advanced Excel Course

Course Description:

The Advanced Excel Course is an intensive and specialized training program designed to transform participants into Excel power users.  This program is meticulously crafted to take participants beyond the basics, providing them with advanced Excel skills and techniques to handle complex data, automate tasks, and create sophisticated reports.

Whether you're a beginner looking to become proficient or an experienced user aiming to sharpen your skills, this course offers a structured learning path for all.

Course Outline:

1. Excel Fundamentals Review:
   • Recap of Excel basics and key functions
   • Data entry and formatting best practices
   • Navigating Excel efficiently
2. Advanced Functions and Formulas:
   • Nested functions and formula auditing
   • Array formulas for complex calculations
   • Lookup and reference functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH)
3. Data Analysis with PivotTables:
   • Creating PivotTables and PivotCharts
   • Grouping, filtering, and sorting data
   • Calculated fields and items
4. Data Visualization with Advanced Charts:
   • Creating advanced charts (e.g., Gantt, Waterfall, Combo)
   • Customizing chart elements and formatting
   • Dynamic charts with named ranges
5. Advanced Data Cleaning and Transformation:
   • Text and data manipulation functions
   • Flash Fill and Power Query for data cleansing
   • Data validation and conditional formatting
6. Macros and Automation:
   • Introduction to Excel macros
   • Recording and editing macros
   • Automating repetitive tasks with VBA
7. Advanced Data Analysis Tools:
   • Solver for optimization problems
   • Scenario Manager for sensitivity analysis
   • Goal Seek and Data Tables
8. Excel Tips and Tricks:
   • Productivity shortcuts and keyboard hacks
   • Advanced data validation techniques
   • Protecting worksheets and workbooks