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Course Overview

This Advanced Excel course offers a practical approach to mastering the advanced features and functionalities of Microsoft Excel.

Through a combination of hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and advanced techniques, participants will explore the powerful capabilities of Excel. They will learn how to effectively analyze complex data sets, automate tasks with macros, create dynamic reports and dashboards, and utilize advanced functions and formulas.

This course is designed for individuals who already have a solid foundation in Excel and want to elevate their skills to an advanced level.

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Outline

Module 1: Review of Basic Excel Functions

• Sum, Average, Count, Min, Max
• IF, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH
• Logical Functions (AND, OR, NOT)
• Drop-down lists
• Custom data validation rules
• Dynamic validation with INDIRECT

Module 2: Data Analysis Tools

• Custom sorting options
• Advanced filtering techniques
• Sorting and filtering with tables
• Combining data from multiple sheets
• Consolidating data using PivotTables

Module 3: Advanced PivotTable Techniques

• Creating basic PivotTables
• Changing layout and design options
• Creating custom calculations
• Working with calculated items
• Enhancing interactivity with slicers
• Using timelines for date filtering

Module 4: Power Query and Data Transformation

• Connecting to external data sources
• Basic data transformations
• Merging and appending queries
• Advanced data cleansing techniques

Module 5: Data Visualization with Advanced Charts

• Title, axis labels, and legends
• Data labels and annotations
• Miniature charts within cells
• Visualizing trends and variations

Module 6: Advanced Formulas and Functions

• Understanding array concepts
• Array functions and formulas
• INDEX-MATCH-MATCH
• OFFSET, INDIRECT, CHOOSE

Module 7: Scenario Manager and Goal Seek

• Building different scenarios
• Comparing and evaluating scenarios
• Setting and solving optimization problems
• Identifying constraints and variables

Module 8: Automation with Macros and VBA

• Recording and running macros
• Variables, loops, and conditions
• Custom functions and procedures
• Automating repetitive tasks
• Creating interactive user forms

Module 9: Excel Dashboards

• Layout, color schemes, and readability
• Effective use of charts and visuals
• Dynamic charts and slicers
• Using form controls for interactivity