Excel - Basic Training Course

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to efficiently carry out a wide range of calculations and present the results clearly. They will learn to utilize various tools to streamline and accelerate spreadsheet creation, as well as protect their data and formulas from unauthorized access.

Participants will learn how to optimize their Excel skills to efficiently create, consolidate, and manage data. By leveraging specialized tools, you can significantly reduce the time spent on routine tasks and design applications capable of performing new, complex functions.

This course is designed for individuals who are already familiar with the fundamentals of VBA and wish to deepen their understanding and expand their use of the language's capabilities.

Participants in this course will learn how to create aesthetically pleasing and professional-looking documents using Microsoft Word. They will acquire the ability to perform calculations efficiently and transparently to organize and present their results, as well as utilize various tools to streamline and accelerate the creation of spreadsheets in Excel.

A training course designed for individuals who work with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and wish to enhance their productivity and efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level analysts who wish to use Excel VBA to automate repetitive work, clean and transform data, and improve reporting processes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: record and edit macros, write simple VBA procedures, work with Excel objects for reporting tasks, and debug basic automation solutions.

Reflect on the following questions:

• Is your daily work in Excel an endless cycle of copy-pasting commands?
• Are you wasting time repeating similar operations to prepare data for analysis?
• Do you know all the Excel keyboard shortcuts, yet remain unsatisfied with the results?
• Do you spend more time dealing with data analysis and preparation than with actual insights?
• Do you have to manually verify the accuracy of data obtained from different systems?
• Do you need to stay late at work or take your Excel files home because you couldn't finish during the day?
• Is your job to prepare reports based on large datasets?
• Do you feel that working in Excel feels like taking a long detour to achieve results?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, it's time to end this nightmare. This training is designed for you.

Discover how you can accelerate your daily operations and get the most out of MS Excel.

WARNING

After this training, your life will change dramatically. Activities that used to take all day will be completed in just a few moments. Are you ready for this?

Excel is a popular spreadsheet program developed by Microsoft. It is used to store, organize, and analyze data in tabular form. Here are some key features and functions of Excel:

1. Spreadsheets:
It consists of sheets, where each sheet is a grid made up of cells arranged in rows and columns.
It allows you to create multiple sheets in one file, which helps organize different sets of data.
2. Calculations and formulas:
It enables you to perform various mathematical, statistical, and logical calculations using formulas.
It has a wide range of built-in functions, such as SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, IF, VLOOKUP, etc.
3. Data formatting and appearance:
It provides tools for formatting data, including changing fonts, colors, styles, and creating charts, pivot tables, and diagrams.
4. Sorting, filtering, and grouping:
It allows you to sort data according to specific criteria.
It allows you to filter data to display only selected information.
It is possible to group data according to your needs.
5. Data analysis:
Tools for performing advanced analyses, such as scenario analysis, trend analysis, forecasting, and creating macros.
6. Sharing data:
It allows you to share and collaborate on data in real time, enabling multiple users to work on the same data simultaneously.
7. Task automation:
It is possible to create macros and automate tasks using the VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) programming language.

Excel is widely used in various fields, from business to science and education. Its versatile functions allow data analysis, report creation, budgeting, scheduling, data management, and many other applications.

This live, instructor-led training, available either onsite or remotely, will take you through the essential tools of MS Excel. By combining thoroughly prepared training materials with the instructor's expertise, this course demonstrates the extensive capabilities of Excel spreadsheets.
Compared to standard Excel courses, this training reveals unique functionalities designed to accelerate and improve your workflow.

Upon completing this course, you will be equipped to create and develop Excel worksheets and workbooks, enabling you to begin analyzing essential business data.
This course empowers you to:

• Execute a variety of fundamental Excel commands
• Carry out worksheet calculations
• Construct custom formulas
• Modify elements within a worksheet
• Apply formatting changes to cells
• Manage workbook properties

Participants will gain the ability to efficiently utilize core data analysis tools such as scenarios and pivot tables, leverage date calculation features and text-processing functions, and create and customize macros to automate spreadsheet workflows.

Target Audience

Financial or market analysts, managers, accountants

Course Objectives

Streamline and automate a wide range of financial analysis tasks using Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is a robust spreadsheet tool designed for organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is tailored for beginner-level data analysts looking to leverage Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create and manage spreadsheets in Excel.
• Format and organize data for clarity and efficiency.
• Use formulas and functions to automate calculations.
• Visualize data using charts, tables, and conditional formatting.
• Collaborate and share workbooks securely in Microsoft 365.

Course Format

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Ample exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) targets data analysts ranging from beginner to advanced proficiency levels who aim to leverage Excel for various tasks, including data entry, formula creation, data analysis, and advanced automation.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate Excel’s interface and execute basic data entry, formatting, and calculations.
• Implement advanced formulas, functions, and conditional formatting for effective data analysis.
• Build and manage pivot tables and charts to visualize data.
• Utilize tools such as Power Query and Power Pivot to enhance data analysis.
• Streamline workflows by automating tasks using macros and VBA.

Excel is a powerful spreadsheet application designed for data entry, analysis, reporting, and automation.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and onsite, is tailored for users ranging from beginner to advanced levels. It aims to help participants build confidence and proficiency in Excel’s essential, intermediate, and advanced capabilities.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Confidently work with spreadsheets, formulas, and formatting.
• Utilize intermediate tools such as tables, charts, and conditional logic.
• Apply advanced functions, data analysis features, and automation techniques.
• Create professional worksheets that support business decision-making.

Course Format

• Instructor-led demonstrations and guided explanations.
• Extensive workbook exercises and hands-on practice.
• Practical lab activities using real-world spreadsheet scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• For tailored coverage based on your department’s workflows, please contact us to arrange a customized version of this course.