Advanced Excel Course Overview

Objective:

The Advanced Excel Course is designed to empower professionals with in-depth knowledge of Excel’s powerful features. It focuses on data analysis, automation, complex formulas, and business intelligence tools like PivotTables and basic VBA.

Course Duration:

  • Typically: 4 to 6 weeks

  • Mode: Online

Who Should Take This Course?

  • Business analysts, data analysts, financial analysts

  • HR, marketing, sales professionals working with data

  • Accountants, auditors, and administrative staff

  • Anyone looking to advance their Excel skills for career growth

  • Professionals preparing for Excel-based certifications (like MOS)

Prerequisites:

  • Solid understanding of intermediate Excel skills

  • Proficiency with formulas, basic PivotTables, charts, and data tools

Course Content / Syllabus:

1. Advanced Formulas and Functions

  • Nested functions

  • Array formulas and dynamic arrays

  • Advanced text and number manipulation

  • Error handling with IFERROR, ISERROR, ISBLANK, etc.

2. Data Analysis and Business Intelligence Tools

  • PivotTables (Advanced Use): calculated fields, slicers, timelines

  • PivotCharts: visual representation of complex data

  • Grouping, filtering, and summarizing large datasets

  • Creating dashboards with PivotTables and charts

3. Power Pivot and Data Modeling

  • Creating relationships between multiple tables

  • DAX basics (Data Analysis Expressions): CALCULATE, SUMX, RELATED, etc.

  • Building data models for reports and dashboards

4. Advanced Charting and Dashboards

  • Custom charts (Waterfall, Gauge, Gantt, Combo charts)

  • Interactive dashboards with form controls (drop-downs, sliders)

  • Using slicers and timelines for dynamic reports

5. Macros and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)

  • Recording and editing macros

  • Writing simple VBA scripts

  • Automating repetitive tasks

  • Creating custom functions (UDFs)

6. Collaboration and Data Protection

  • Sharing and tracking changes in workbooks

  • Protecting worksheets and workbooks

  • Using Excel online and OneDrive for real-time collaboration

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Work efficiently with large datasets using  PivotTables

  • Automate processes using macros and basic VBA

  • Create interactive, insightful dashboards for decision-making

  • Apply advanced formulas for complex data analysis

  • Build foundational knowledge for tools like Power BI or Tableau

Assessment and Certification:

  • Module-wise quizzes and exercises

  • Final project: Build a complete dashboard or automated report

  • Certificate of Completion or Achievement from the training provider

Benefits of an Advanced Excel Course:

  • Deepens data analysis and automation capabilities

  • Prepares for data-heavy roles in finance, analytics, marketing, etc.

  • Increases productivity and accuracy in reporting

  • Enhances resume and job promotion opportunities

  • Opens doors to learning tools like Power BI, SQL, Python for data

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