Microsoft Excel Intermediate

Microsoft Excel Intermediate

This course builds upon the foundational knowledge presented in the Microsoft Excel Introduction course and will help start you down the road to creating advanced workbooks and worksheets that can help deepen your understanding of organisational intelligence. The ability to analyse massive amounts of data, extract actionable information from it, and present that information to decision makers can create a powerful competitive advantage.

You will learn how to create advanced formulas and organise your data into tables. You’ll discover the power of PivotTables and PivotCharts and how slicers can make data filtering as easy as clicking a few buttons.

This course is suitable for anybody wanting to learn 2016, 2013, 2010 or 2007, as it cover all the aspects and differences between the versions.

This Microsoft Excel Intermediate course builds upon the foundational knowledge presented in the Microsoft Excel Introduction course and will help start you down the road to creating advanced workbooks and worksheets that can help deepen your understanding of organisational intelligence. The ability to analyse massive amounts of data, extract actionable information from it, and present that information to decision makers can create a powerful competitive advantage.

You will learn how to create advanced formulas and organise your data into tables. You’ll discover the power of PivotTables and PivotCharts and how slicers can make data filtering as easy as clicking a few buttons.

This course is suitable for anybody wanting to learn 2016, 2013, 2010 or 2007, as it cover all the aspects and differences between the versions.

Delivery Method – Virtual Online

What is virtual training? 

Virtual training is online, live, interactive classroom style video training. It is modelled on the traditional classroom experience with a live video stream.

What software do I need? You will obviously need a computer, tablet or mobile with internet access. We run training through a browser app so there is no need to download any additional apps. Microphone and webcam (or mobile camera) access is preferred but not essential.

What will I see on my screen?    

You will see a live video stream of the trainer. They will be able to switch between their stream and the virtual whiteboard to give examples and further explain content visually.

Can I ask questions during the training? 

Of course! You can either type questions in the chat function or speak directly to the trainer through microphone. We run high numbers  of these course every year, for dates or any queries please email us.

Delivery Method – Classroom Price £295 (COVID 19 Health practices will apply)

Delivery Method

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Target Students

This course is designed for individuals who already have foundational knowledge and skills in Excel and are ready to advance their data analysis skills and abilities through the application of advanced Excel functionality such as advanced formula creation, tables, charts, PivotTables and PivotCharts

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, students are recommended to take the following course, or have equivalent knowledge:

Microsoft Excel Introduction

Certification

This course is one of a series of courses that addresses Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (Microsoft Business Certification) skill sets. The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist program is for individuals who use Microsoft’s business desktop software and who seek recognition for their expertise with specific Microsoft products. Certification candidates must pass one or more proficiency exams in order to earn Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certification.

Microsoft Excel Intermediate Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Customise the Excel environment.
Create advanced formulas.
Analyse data by using functions and conditional formatting.
Organise and analyse datasets and tables.
Visualise data by using basic charts.
Analyse data by using PivotTables, slicers, and PivotCharts.
Course Content

Lesson 1: Customising the Excel Environment

Topic 1A: Configure Excel Options
Topic 1B: Customise the Ribbon and the Quick Access Toolbar
Topic 1C: Enable Excel Add-Ins

Lesson 2: Creating Advanced Formulas

Topic 2A: Use Range Names in Formulas
Topic 2B: Use Specialised Functions
Topic 3C: Use Array Formulas

Lesson 3: Analysing Data with Functions and Conditional Formatting

Topic 3A: Analyse Data by Using Text and Logical Functions
Topic 3B: Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting

Lesson 4: Organising And Analysing Datasets and Tables

Topic 4A: Create and Modify Tables
Topic 4B: Sort Data
Topic 4C: Filter Data
Topic 4D: Use SUBTOTAL and Database Functions

Lesson 5: Visualising Data with Basic Charts

Topic 5A: Create Charts
Topic 5B: Modify and Format Charts

Lesson 6: Analysing Data with PivotTables, Slicers, and PivotCharts

Topic 6A: Create a PivotTable
Topic 6B: Analyse PivotTable Data
Topic 6C: Present Data with PivotCharts
Topic 6D: Filter Data by Using Slicers

Locations

Microsoft Excel Intermediate Training courses take place at the following locations including Nottingham, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Leicester or Your Office