Day 1: Advanced Formulas and Data Analysis
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Introduction and Course Overview
- Welcome and introduction
- Course objectives and structure
- Participant introductions
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Advanced Formulas and Functions
- Deep dive into VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
- Understanding INDEX-MATCH for advanced lookups
- Exploring array functions for complex calculations
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Break
11:15 AM – 1:00 PM: Data Validation Techniques
- Creating drop-down lists and custom validation rules
- Using data validation for error prevention
- Applying advanced validation with formulas
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Advanced Data Analysis
- Using advanced filter and sorting options
- Introduction to data analysis tools (e.g., Goal Seek, Scenario Manager)
- Performing data consolidation and summarization
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Break
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM: PivotTables Mastery (Part 1)
- Creating and formatting PivotTables
- Grouping, filtering, and sorting PivotTable data
- Introduction to PivotCharts
Day 2: PivotTables, Macros, Charting, and Collaboration
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Review of Day 1 and Q&A
- Recap of key concepts from Day 1
- Participant questions and discussion
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM: PivotTables Mastery (Part 2)
- Advanced PivotTable calculations (e.g., calculated fields, calculated items)
- Using slicers and timelines for interactive reports
- Designing dynamic dashboards with PivotTables and PivotCharts
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Break
11:15 AM – 1:00 PM: Automation with Macros
- Introduction to Excel Macros and the VBA editor
- Recording and running macros
- Writing basic VBA code for automation
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Advanced Charting Techniques
- Creating combination charts and custom chart types
- Using sparklines for mini-data visualizations
- Enhancing charts with trendlines, error bars, and formatting
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Break
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM: Collaborative Work in Excel
- Sharing workbooks and protecting data
- Tracking changes and managing comments
- Co-authoring in real-time with Excel Online
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Final Q&A and Course Wrap-Up
- Participant questions and discussion
- Summary of key takeaways
- Course evaluation and feedback
5:00 PM: Course Completion and Certification
