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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Getting Started with Excel

  • Tour of the Excel interface and its core capabilities
  • Comprehending workbooks, sheets, and cell addressing
  • Navigating the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, and situational menus

Inputting and Styling Data

  • Efficiently adding and modifying information
  • Adjusting the appearance of cells, rows, and columns
  • Applying numeric formats, design styles, and colour themes
  • Refining data quality and applying basic validation rules

Building Formulas and Functions

  • Mastering formula syntax and calculation precedence
  • Utilising relative, absolute, and hybrid cell references
  • Key functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, and IF logic
  • Implementing contemporary functions like XLOOKUP, IFS, and dynamic arrays

Managing Data Ranges and Tables

  • Establishing and maintaining structured Excel tables
  • Sorting, filtering, and applying conditional filters
  • Applying structured references within tables
  • Enforcing data validation and eliminating duplicate entries

Visualising Data

  • Generating various charts and graphs (bar, line, pie, etc.)
  • Refining chart components for maximum clarity
  • Employing Sparklines and Conditional Formatting for immediate visual cues
  • Adopting best practices for compelling data presentation

Exploring Data Analysis Utilities

  • Utilising PivotTables and PivotCharts for dynamic summarisation
  • Aggregating and categorising datasets
  • Initial exposure to the Analysis ToolPak for foundational statistical tasks

Teamwork and Efficiency Tools

  • Storing and distributing files through OneDrive and SharePoint
  • Engaging in real-time co-authoring and managing feedback comments
  • Tracing version history and utilising recovery features
  • Leveraging time-saving utilities like Flash Fill and Quick Analysis

Recap and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Familiarity with standard computer operations
  • No previous proficiency in Excel is necessary

Target Learners

  • Data analysts
  • Corporate office personnel
  • Individuals seeking to master Excel essentials for data stewardship and analysis

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