Module duration (16 hours)
Advanced Excel Course Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Advanced Excel
• Overview of Excel Interface and Functions
• Customizing the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar
• Excel Shortcuts for Efficiency
Module 2: Advanced Formulas & Functions
• Logical Functions: IF, AND, OR, XOR
• Lookup Functions: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, XLOOKUP
• Text Functions: LEFT, RIGHT, MID, TRIM, CONCATENATE, TEXTJOIN
• Date & Time Functions: TODAY, NOW, DATEDIF, EOMONTH
• Error Handling Functions: IFERROR, ISERROR, ISNA
Module 3: Data Validation & Conditional Formatting
• Creating Custom Data Validation Rules
• Dropdown Lists and Input Messages
• Advanced Conditional Formatting using Formulas
• Managing Duplicate Entries
Module 4: Data Analysis Using Pivot Tables & Charts
• Creating and Customizing Pivot Tables
• Calculated Fields and Items
• Grouping and Filtering Data
• Advanced Pivot Chart Customization
Module 5: Advanced Data Tools & Automation
• Data Consolidation and What-If Analysis
• Goal Seek & Solver for Decision Making
• Scenario Manager for Forecasting
• Data Tables and Sensitivity Analysis
Module 6: Power Query & Power BI Integration
• Introduction to Power Query
• Importing and Transforming Data
• Merging and Appending Queries
• Connecting Excel to Power BI
Module 7: Macros & VBA Basics
• Recording Macros and Using Developer Tab
• Writing Basic VBA Code
• Automating Tasks with VBA
• Creating User Forms in Excel
Module 8: Advanced Charting Techniques
• Dynamic Charts with Named Ranges
• Waterfall, Gantt, and Pareto Charts
• Creating Interactive Dashboards
• Sparklines and Heat Maps
Module 9: Collaboration & Security in Excel
• Protecting Worksheets and Workbooks
• Sharing Workbooks and Track Changes
• Working with Excel Online and OneDrive
• Data Encryption and Digital Signatures
Module 10: Real-World Case Studies & Project Work
• Business Reports and Financial Models
• Data Cleaning and Automation Case Studies
• Final Project: Creating a Professional Dashboard
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