Training Course on Intermediate Excel

Course Overview

This course is fundamentally designed to improve participants’ skills and knowledge in Microsoft excel. The course will equip participants with the essential skills to boost their productivity, improve data accuracy, and make informed decisions using Excel’s advanced features and functionalities.

The participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of intermediate-level Excel functions and techniques. They will learn how to efficiently manage and manipulate data, perform complex calculations, and create professional-looking spreadsheets.

This course is designed for individuals who have a basic understanding of Excel and want to enhance their proficiency in data analysis, formula building, and data visualization.

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Outline

Module 1: Advanced Formulas and Functions

• Review of basic Excel functions and formulas
• Working with logical functions (IF, AND, OR)
• Using lookup functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH)
• Applying text functions (LEFT, RIGHT, MID, CONCATENATE)
• Introduction to array formulas

Module 2: Data Analysis and Manipulation

• Sorting and filtering data
• Using advanced data validation techniques
• Applying conditional formatting
• Working with data tables and what-if analysis
• Introduction to PivotTables and PivotCharts

Module 3: Working with Advanced Functions

• Working with date and time functions
• Utilizing statistical functions (AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN)
• Performing mathematical calculations (SUMPRODUCT, ROUND, ABS)
• Using financial functions (NPV, IRR, PMT)
• Customizing and creating user-defined functions (UDFs)

Module 4: Data Visualization and Reporting

• Creating dynamic charts and graphs
• Customizing chart elements and formatting options
• Building interactive dashboards
• Utilizing slicers and timelines
• Generating reports with data visualization techniques

Module 5: Advanced Data Management Techniques

• Working with tables and structured references
• Using data validation and conditional logic
• Advanced filtering techniques
• Data consolidation and linking
• Automating tasks with macros

Note: This outline provides a general structure for a 5-day training program on Intermediate Excel. The specific content, activities, and duration of each session may be adjusted based on the target audience, learning objectives, and available time.