Advanced Microsoft Excel

Overview:

Introduction:

This  5-day course is designed to take your Excel skills to the next level, equipping you with advanced techniques and strategies to master data analysis, automation, visualization, and more using Microsoft Excel. Whether you're a business professional, analyst, data enthusiast, or anyone looking to harness the full power of Excel, this course is tailored to help you become a proficient Excel user.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course the participants will be able to:

• Master Advanced Functions

• Data Analysis Techniques

• Automation and Macros

• Advanced Charting and Visualization

• PivotTables and Power Pivot

• Data Validation and Protection

• Collaboration and Sharing

• What-If Analysis

• Time-Saving Tips and Shortcuts

Targeted Audience:

• Business Professionals and Managers

• Data Analysts and Researchers

• Financial Analysts and Accountants

• Project Managers

• Researchers and Academics

• Anyone who wants to unlock the advanced capabilities of Microsoft Excel

Course Outlines:

Unit 1: Mastering Advanced Functions

• Review of Basic Functions and Formulas

• Logical Functions (IF, AND, OR, NOT)

• Lookup and Reference Functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH)

• Text Functions (CONCATENATE, LEFT, RIGHT, MID)

• Array Formulas and Functions

Unit 2: Data Analysis and Automation

• Data Cleaning and Transformation

• Sorting and Filtering Data

• Advanced Data Analysis Techniques

• Introduction to Macros and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)

Unit 3: Advanced Charting and Visualization

• Creating Dynamic Charts and Graphs

• Sparklines and Data Bars

• Customizing Chart Elements

• Trendlines and Data Visualization Best Practices

Unit 4: PivotTables and Power Pivot

• PivotTable Basics and Advanced Techniques

• Introduction to Power Pivot and Power Query

• Data Modeling and Relationships

• Advanced DAX Functions

Unit 5: Collaboration, Protection, and What-If Analysis

• Data Validation and Conditional Formatting

• Workbook and Worksheet Protection

• Sharing and Collaboration Features

• Goal Seeking and Scenario Analysis