Advanced Excel

What Will You Learn?

• Module 1: Advanced Formulas and Functions
• - Logical Functions
• - IF, AND, OR, NOT
• - Nested IF statements
• - Lookup and Reference Functions
• - VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH
• - Advanced lookup techniques
• - Date and Time Functions
• - DATE, DATEVALUE, TIME, TIMEVALUE
• - NETWORKDAYS, WORKDAY, EOMONTH
• - Text Functions
• - CONCATENATE, TEXTJOIN
• - LEFT, RIGHT, MID, LEN, FIND, SEARCH
• - Array Formulas
• - Single-cell and multi-cell arrays
• - Dynamic arrays and the use of SEQUENCE, FILTER, and SORT
• Module 2: Data Analysis Tools
• - PivotTables and PivotCharts
• - Creating and customizing PivotTables
• - Grouping, filtering, and slicing data
• - Calculated fields and items
• - Creating and customizing PivotCharts
• - Data Analysis Add-ins
• - Using Solver for optimization problems
• - Data Analysis Toolpak (Descriptive statistics, regression analysis)
• - What-If Analysis
• - Scenario Manager
• - Goal Seek
• - Data Tables (one-variable and two-variable)
• Module 3: Advanced Data Management
• - Data Cleaning Techniques
• - Removing duplicates
• - Advanced filtering
• - Using Flash Fill for data transformation
• - Data Validation
• - Creating custom validation rules
• - Using data validation for lists, dates, and numbers
• - Working with Large Datasets
• - Efficiently managing and navigating large datasets
• - Using advanced sorting and filtering techniques
• Module 4: Advanced Charting and Visualization
• - Advanced Chart Types
• - Combo charts (e.g., bar and line)
• - Waterfall, funnel, and radar charts
• - Sparklines
• - Customizing Charts
• - Adding and formatting chart elements
• - Using secondary axes
• - Creating dynamic charts with named ranges
• - Conditional Formatting
• - Creating complex rules
• - Using formulas for conditional formatting
• - Data bars, color scales, and icon sets
• Module 5: Power Query and Power Pivot
• - Power Query
• - Introduction to Power Query Editor
• - Importing and transforming data from various sources
• - Data transformation techniques (unpivot, merge, append)
• - Power Pivot
• - Creating and managing data models
• - Establishing relationships between tables
• - Using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for calculations
• Module 6: Macros and VBA
• - Introduction to Macros
• - Recording and running macros
• - Editing macro code
• - Introduction to VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)
• - VBA editor and basic concepts
• - Writing simple VBA scripts
• - Creating custom functions and procedures
• - Automating Tasks with VBA
• - Automating repetitive tasks
• - Creating user forms
• - Error handling in VBA
• Module 7: Dashboard Design and Reporting
• - Principles of Effective Dashboard Design
• - Best practices for layout and design
• - Choosing the right visualizations
• - Creating Interactive Dashboards
• - Using form controls (buttons, drop-downs)
• - Interactive charts and PivotTables
• - Automating Reports
• - Creating templates for recurring reports
• - Using VBA for report automation
• - Linking Excel with other Office applications for reporting
• Additional Resources:
• - Books and References
• - Recommended textbooks and online resources
• - Online Courses and Tutorials
• - MOOCs and video tutorials
• - Communities and Forums
• - Joining Excel user communities for networking and support
• Assessment and Certification:
• - Quizzes and Assignments
• - Regular quizzes to test understanding
• - Hands-on assignments for practical experience
• - Final Project
• - Comprehensive project encompassing multiple modules
• - Certification
• - Certificate of completion for those who pass the final project and assessments
• This advanced Excel course content is designed to provide learners with the expertise needed to utilize Excel's full potential for data analysis, reporting, and automation in professional settings.