Course Outline
Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)
Application: Microsoft Excel
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1 Day
Target: Existing Excel users who have a basic knowledge of spreadsheets.
Objectives: This course advances the user's knowledge of functions, demonstrates how to manage data with Excel and
explores how Excel is used to present data using tables and charts.
Content:
1. Working with Functions 3. Working with External Data 6. Collaboration Tools
Using the Paste Function tool Data consolidation Protecting a workbook
Absolute and relative cell references Linking to another workbook Protecting worksheets and cells
Using range names in functions Linking to an external database Adding comments to cells
Creating nested functions Getting data from the web Sharing workbooks
Logical functions (SUMIF, COUNTIF) Tracking changes
4. Charting with Excel
The IF function and nested IFs
Selecting the data to chart 7. Auditing Workbooks
using AND and OR conditions
Using VLOOKUP Creating a chart Viewing formulas
Choosing the right chart for the job Tracing precedents and dependents
Financial functions (PMT, NPV)
Moving and re-sizing charts Error checking
2. Working with Data Customizing charts
Using Excel as a database Saving and copying a chart's design
Sorting Data
Custom sorts 5. Tables
Filtering using AutoFilter Creating an Excel table
The Advanced Filter tool Table formatting
Database functions Adding rows and columns
Using the Data Form to enter data Automatic calculation in tables
Creating subtotals
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