Course length

2 days

Why come on this course?

This course will provide you with the knowledge required to use more advanced formulas and work with various tools to analyse data in spreadsheets, such as sorting, filtering, conditional formatting and auditing.

You will also organise table data and present data as charts. You will discover how Excel spreadsheets are constructed and be given a clear path on how to create templates. The course emphasises hands-on experience, with a series of practical exercises integrated into the training.

Please note this course contains a taster session on PivotTables. Detailed training on this subject is covered in our Microsoft Excel Advanced course.

Who is it for?

This course is aimed at people who have been on the Microsoft Excel 2016/365 Introductory course, or have equivalent knowledge.

Prerequisites

You must to be able to:

• Create basic spreadsheets
• Select and edit data
• Perform basic formatting
• Open, close and save files
• Create basic formulas and use AutoSum
• Use Insert Function to create built-in functions
• Work with absolute references
• Use the AutoFill feature

What will I learn?

You will learn how to:

• Calculate with advanced formulas
• Audit formulas using the auditing tools
• Work with Excel tables
• Organise worksheet data so that data can be sorted and filtered
• Create and modify Charts
• Create Excel templates
• Apply Conditional Formatting
• Analyse data with Recommended Pivot Tables

Course contents

Calculating with Advanced Formulas

• Use Excel's Quick Analysis Tools
• Using Mixed References in Calculations
• Work with Range Names
• Calculating across Worksheets
• Exploring Excel's Function Categories
• Analysing Data Based on Criteria
• Working with Text Functions
• Calculating with Financial Functions
• Using Logical Functions
• Applying Lookup Functions

Auditing a Worksheet

• Finding Cells
• Finding and Resolving Errors
• Using the Watch Window
• Evaluating a Formula

Mastering Excel Tables

• Introducing Excel Tables
• Using Advanced Table Tools

Organising Worksheet Data

• Apply Basic Sorting to a Data Range
• Advanced Sorting
• Summarise Data with Subtotals

Charts

• Understanding Charts
• Create a Chart
• Modify and Format a Chart
• Analyse Data Using Sparklines

Working with Templates

• Create a Hyperlink
• Adding Comments
• Work with Templates

Analysing Selected Data

• Applying Basic Filters
• Advanced Filters
• Use Database Functions
• Use Outlines to Organise Data

Apply Conditional Formatting

• Conditional Formatting
• Customising Conditional Formatting
• Sorting and Filtering by Colour

An Introduction to Pivot Tables

• Understanding Pivot Tables
• Analyse Data with Recommended Pivot Tables

Appendix - Inserting Illustrations

• SmartArt
• Insert Images into a Spreadsheet
• Insert Shapes into a Spreadsheet
• Group and Layer Graphics

Appendix - Excel Options