Course overview
Excel Formulas and Functions is a tool-based technical workshop designed to equip participants with essential spreadsheet formatting, formula creation, and data analysis skills, enhancing their efficiency and accuracy in data-driven tasks.
This workshop covers key functions, including date, math, lookup, text, and logical functions, along with a review of PivotTables, enabling learners to manage and analyze datasets proficiently. Participants will gain practical skills through discussion and simulations to efficiently summarize, analyze, and visualize data, enhancing their proficiency in Excel for effective data-driven decision-making.
Spreadsheet Formatting
Mastering spreadsheet formatting ensures that data is presented clearly and professionally, which is vital for effective organizational communication and decision-making. Proper formatting improves readability, enhances the visual appeal of spreadsheets, and effectively highlights key information.
Formula Building and Streamlining
Building formulas empowers users to streamline calculations and data processing tasks, improving efficiency and reducing errors. Knowing how to copy and paste formulas correctly saves time and ensures data analysis and reporting consistency. Participants will also learn to use various library functions (date, math, and statistical) to efficiently handle diverse data analysis tasks.
Foundations of PivotTables
Participants will learn to create and utilize PivotTables, enabling them to summarize and analyze datasets efficiently. This segment covers organizing data, setting up PivotTables, using PivotCharts for dynamic visual representation, and advanced filtering techniques with Slicers and Timelines to enhance data analysis capabilities.