Course Outline
Introduction to Excel
- Overview of Excel interface and key features
- Understanding workbooks, worksheets, and cell references
- Using the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, and contextual menus
Data Entry and Formatting
- Entering and editing data efficiently
- Formatting cells, rows, and columns
- Using number formats, styles, and themes
- Data cleaning and basic validation
Formulas and Functions
- Understanding formula structure and order of operations
- Using relative, absolute, and mixed references
- Essential functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, IF, and more
- Using modern functions: XLOOKUP, IFS, and dynamic arrays
Working with Data Ranges and Tables
- Creating and managing Excel tables
- Sorting, filtering, and conditional filtering
- Using structured references in tables
- Data validation and removing duplicates
Data Visualization
- Creating charts and graphs (column, line, pie, etc.)
- Formatting chart elements for clarity
- Using Sparklines and Conditional Formatting for visual insights
- Best practices for effective data presentation
Introduction to Data Analysis Tools
- Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
- Summarizing and grouping data
- Introduction to Analysis ToolPak for basic statistics
Collaboration and Productivity Features
- Saving and sharing files via OneDrive and SharePoint
- Co-authoring workbooks and managing comments
- Version history and recovery options
- Using Flash Fill, Quick Analysis, and other time-saving tools
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A basic understanding of computers
- No prior experience with Excel required
Audience
- Data analysts
- Office professionals
- Anyone wishing to learn the fundamentals of Excel for data management and analysis
Testimonials (4)
very clear, very good explanation, wishing more teachers would train like this
Mihaela - Phillip Morris
Course - Excel Basics
The practice
Eliza - DEICHMANN SRL
Course - Excel Basics
some new functions i did knew before, such as power query; fomat cell -alignment-fill
Bella - fu ma si jing mi duan jian (da lian) you xian gong si
Course - Excel Basics
The guy was really helpful and knowledgeable and i really learned a lot in two days.