Microsoft Excel Intermediate

Microsoft Excel is an indispensable tool for organizing and analyzing data, forming the backbone of many professional workflows. This intermediate-level course builds upon foundational Excel skills, introducing participants to advanced formatting, data summarization techniques, and logical functions.

Participants will explore features like conditional formatting, named ranges, lookup functions, and database tools. Through practical exercises, learners will gain the confidence to create error-free reports, automate calculations with logical functions, and manage complex datasets more effectively. This program emphasizes accuracy and efficiency, equipping participants to produce professional-grade outputs while saving time.

This course is ideal for:

Professionals seeking to enhance their existing Excel skills
Analysts and managers who frequently work with data-driven reports
Individuals aiming to improve their productivity using intermediate Excel tools

Advanced Formatting: Master styles, conditional formatting, and custom number formats.
Logical and Lookup Functions: Use advanced formulas like IF, AND, OR, VLOOKUP, and HLOOKUP.
Data Summarization: Consolidate and summarize data using 3D formulas and database functions.
Reporting and Printing: Create polished reports with headers, footers, and proper page setups.

By the end of this course, participants will:

Apply advanced formatting techniques for better data visualization.
Utilize logical and lookup functions for dynamic data analysis.
Manage and manipulate large datasets efficiently.
Generate professional reports ready for presentation and printing.

Module 1: Advanced Cell Formatting

Applying styles and conditional formatting
Using custom number formats for clarity

Module 2: Functions and Formulas

Nested functions and mixed cell references
Consolidating data across multiple sheets

Module 3: Named Ranges

Creating and managing named ranges
Utilizing named ranges in formulas

Module 4: Statistical and Text Functions

COUNT, COUNTA, COUNTIF, and COUNTBLANK
Text functions: LEFT, RIGHT, MID, TRIM, CONCATENATE

Module 5: Time and Date Functions

TODAY, WORKDAY, NETWORKDAYS
EDATE, EOMONTH, and DATEDIF

Module 6: Logical and Lookup Functions

Using IF, AND, and OR functions
Advanced lookup functions: VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP

Module 7: Data Summarization and Database Functions

Using DSUM, DMAX, DAVERAGE, and DCOUNT
Filtering and summarizing data effectively

Module 8: Worksheet Management

Copying, moving, and organizing worksheets
Splitting windows and hiding/unhiding rows, columns, and sheets

Module 9: Advanced Paste Special Options

Using Paste Special for calculations and transpositions

Module 10: Report Setup and Printing

Adjusting worksheet margins, page orientation, and size
Adding headers, footers, and printing titles
- Scaling worksheets to fit pages for professional printing

This course bridges the gap between foundational and advanced Excel usage, enabling professionals to work efficiently with complex datasets, enhance reporting capabilities, and automate repetitive tasks.

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