Microsoft Excel – Advanced

Course Overview:

The Microsoft Excel Advanced course is designed for individuals who have a solid understanding of Excel and want to further expand their skills. This course explores advanced features and techniques in Excel, empowering participants to work with complex data sets, perform advanced calculations, automate tasks, and analyze data using advanced tools. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, participants will develop expertise in advanced formulas and functions, data analysis tools, data visualization, and automation using macros. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills to tackle intricate data tasks and enhance their productivity with Excel.

Course Objectives:

1. Use advanced formulas and functions for complex calculations.
2. Work with large datasets and perform advanced data analysis.
3. Create interactive dashboards and reports.
4. Utilize advanced data visualization techniques.
5. Automate repetitive tasks using VBA macros.
6. Implement data validation and protection techniques.
7. Collaborate and share workbooks effectively.
8. Apply the learned skills to solve complex business problems.

Course Outline:

Advanced Formulas and Functions

• Array formulas for advanced calculations.
• Mathematical and statistical functions (SUMIFS, AVERAGEIFS, COUNTIFS).
• Advanced lookup and reference functions (INDEX, MATCH, OFFSET).

Advanced Data Analysis

• Using advanced filters and criteria.
• Performing data analysis with advanced PivotTable features.
• Analyzing data with What-If analysis tools (Goal Seek, Scenario Manager).

Data Visualization and Reporting

• Creating interactive dashboards with slicers and timelines.
• Building dynamic reports with conditional formatting.
• Utilizing advanced charting techniques (combo charts, secondary axes).

Advanced Data Techniques

• Working with external data sources (data connections, importing data).
• Cleaning and transforming data using Power Query.
• Combining and analyzing data from multiple sources.

VBA Macros

• Introduction to VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) programming.
• Recording and editing macros.
• Automating tasks with VBA and creating custom functions.

Data Validation and Protection

• Implementing advanced data validation rules.
• Protecting worksheets and workbooks with advanced security settings.
• Tracking changes and auditing formulas.

Collaboration and Sharing

• Collaborating on workbooks using shared workbooks and co-authoring.
• Protecting sensitive information with workbook password encryption.
• Tracking and reviewing changes made by multiple users.

Real-World Applications

• Applying advanced Excel skills to solve complex business problems.
• Analyzing financial data and creating financial models.
• Building dynamic project management templates.

Note: This course outline covers advanced-level features and functionalities of Microsoft Excel. It can be customized and adjusted to meet the specific needs and skill levels of the participants. Additionally, specialized topics such as Power Pivot, Power Query, and data modeling can be covered in subsequent courses.