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There are 7 modules in this course
This advanced Excel course is designed for business professionals, data analysts, and financial analysts seeking to master complex spreadsheet software for data-driven decision-making. Building on foundational Excel skills, this program will transform you into a power user, enhancing your employability and positioning you ahead in a rapidly evolving digital job market. (Source: World Economic Forum 2023 Future of Jobs Report).
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Master advanced Excel formulas and lookup functions for efficient data handling.
- Clean and prepare complex data for robust analysis using Microsoft Excel.
- Apply financial functions and date formulas for business calculations and reporting.
- Design and build professional, interactive dashboards in Excel for business intelligence.
To be successful, you should have completed the Excel Skills for Business: Essentials, Intermediate I, and Intermediate II courses, or possess equivalent intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency.
As an intermediate Excel user, you've mastered the basics. This first module of the Advanced Excel course focuses on creating and maintaining accurate, flexible, and user-friendly spreadsheets. You will learn to design auditable spreadsheets, construct transparent calculations, create intuitive navigation, and apply professional formatting. This ensures your Excel work is robust and easy to understand. Tip: Pay close attention to consistency in design for maximum impact!
What's included
7 videos7 readings5 assignments
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7 videos•Total 69 minutes
Week 1 Introduction•3 minutes
Week 1 Discussion•5 minutes
Practice Video: Spreadsheet Design Principles•13 minutes
Practice Video: Calculations•14 minutes
Practice Video: Formatting•12 minutes
Practice Video: Documentation•10 minutes
Practice Video: Interface and Navigation•13 minutes
7 readings•Total 75 minutes
Welcome•10 minutes
Course Structure & Assessments•10 minutes
Course goals and weekly learning objectives•10 minutes
Read me before you start: Quizzes and navigation•10 minutes
Read me before you start: Versions and regions•10 minutes
Download the Week 1 workbooks•5 minutes
Keyboard Shortcuts, Terminology, and Ninja Tips•20 minutes
5 assignments•Total 180 minutes
Week 1 Final Assignment•60 minutes
Spreadsheet Design Principles•30 minutes
Calculations•30 minutes
Formatting•30 minutes
Documentation•30 minutes
Advanced Formula Techniques
Module 2•4 hours to complete
Module details
Microsoft Excel often requires complex analysis on large datasets. This becomes much easier with array formulas, which perform multiple calculations simultaneously and ensure spreadsheet accuracy. This module covers the effective use of array formulas, teaching you how to build and apply them. You'll gain powerful tools for advanced data analysis. Tip: Experiment with array formulas on small, controlled datasets to understand their logic before applying them to larger projects.
What's included
7 videos2 readings5 assignments
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7 videos•Total 41 minutes
Week 2 Introduction•3 minutes
Week 2 Discussion•4 minutes
Practice Video: Tables and Structured Referencing•10 minutes
Practice Video: Using Functions to Sort Data•9 minutes
Practice Video: Introduction to Array Formulas•5 minutes
Practice Video: Working with an Array Function (TRANSPOSE)•5 minutes
Practice Video: Solving Problems with Array Formulas•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
Download the Week 2 workbooks•5 minutes
Keyboard Shortcuts, Terminology, and Ninja Tips•25 minutes
5 assignments•Total 195 minutes
Week 2 Final Assignment•60 minutes
Tables and Structured Referencing•30 minutes
Using Functions to Sort Data•30 minutes
Introduction to Array Formulas•30 minutes
Week 2 Practice Challenge•45 minutes
Data Cleaning and Preparation
Module 3•5 hours to complete
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Ever been handed a messy spreadsheet? This module focuses on essential data cleaning and preparation techniques in Excel. You will learn to use dynamic and automated fixes, clean raw data, and automate these processes through functions to ensure data remains clean. We'll cover fixing dates, replacing blanks, and removing unwanted characters to build efficient, lasting solutions. Clean data is the foundation for reliable data analysis!
Tip: Always make a backup before you start cleaning!
What's included
7 videos2 readings7 assignments
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7 videos•Total 37 minutes
Week 3 Introduction•2 minutes
Week 3 Discussion•5 minutes
Practice Video: Replace blanks with repeating values•6 minutes
Practice Video: Fix Dates (DATE, MONTH, YEAR, DAY, TEXT)•6 minutes
Practice Video: Remove Unwanted Spaces (TRIM, CLEAN)•5 minutes
Practice Video: Diagnostic Tools (ISNUMBER, LEN, CODE)•7 minutes
Practice Video: Remove Unwanted Characters (SUBSTITUTE, CHAR, VALUE)•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
Download the Week 3 workbooks•5 minutes
Keyboard Shortcuts, Terminology, and Ninja Tips•25 minutes
This module introduces essential financial functions into your Microsoft Excel knowledge base. Financial functions are widely used in businesses, and Excel offers powerful tools to assist you. You will learn to apply date formulas in calculations, create detailed loan schedules using financial functions, and effectively use depreciation functions. This will significantly enhance your financial analysis capabilities. Tip: Understand the inputs required for each financial function to ensure accurate results.
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7 videos2 readings6 assignments
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7 videos•Total 48 minutes
Week 4 Introduction•2 minutes
Week 4 Discussion•6 minutes
Practice Video: Working with Dates (EOMONTH, EDATE, WORKDAY.INTL)•6 minutes
Practice Video: Financial Functions (FV, PV, PMT)•8 minutes
Practice Video: Loan Schedule (PMT, EDATE)•11 minutes
Practice Video: Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return (NPV, IRR)•8 minutes
Practice Video: Depreciation Functions (SLN, SYD, DDB)•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 45 minutes
Download the Week 4 workbooks•5 minutes
Keyboard Shortcuts, Excel Terminology, and Ninja Tips•40 minutes
6 assignments•Total 112 minutes
Week 4 Final Assignment•60 minutes
Working with Dates (EOMONTH, EDATE, WORKDAY.INTL)•10 minutes
Financial Functions (FV, PV, PMT)•10 minutes
Loan Schedule (PMT, EDATE)•12 minutes
Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return (NPV, IRR)•10 minutes
Depreciation Functions (SLN, SYD, DDB)•10 minutes
Advanced Lookup Functions
Module 5•4 hours to complete
Module details
It's a great idea to make your spreadsheets (and work!) more automated. Automated lookups in Microsoft Excel can make your tasks fast and efficient. This module builds on your array capabilities, exploring functions like INDIRECT, ADDRESS, OFFSET, and INDEX to create dynamic lookup ranges. You'll learn to streamline your data retrieval, saving valuable time and boosting your productivity. Tip: Practice each function with small datasets first!
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6 videos2 readings4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 44 minutes
Week 5 Introduction•3 minutes
Week 5 Discussion•6 minutes
Practice Video: INDIRECT•10 minutes
Practice Video: ADDRESS•6 minutes
Practice Video: Introduction to OFFSET•7 minutes
Practice Video: Solving Problems with OFFSET•12 minutes
2 readings•Total 25 minutes
Download the Week 5 workbooks•5 minutes
Keyboard Shortcuts, Excel Terminology, and Ninja Tips•20 minutes
4 assignments•Total 150 minutes
Week 5 Final Assignment•60 minutes
INDIRECT•30 minutes
ADDRESS•30 minutes
Introduction to OFFSET•30 minutes
Building Professional Dashboards
Module 6•2 hours to complete
Module details
To bring it all together, this module guides you through building a professional dashboard in Excel. Data is meaningless unless it tells a story and provides business intelligence. You will learn to set up a dashboard, visualize data with graphs and charts, create robust data models, and add interactivity. This empowers you to transform raw data into actionable insights.
Tip: Focus on your audience's needs when designing your dashboard!
What's included
7 videos2 readings1 assignment
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7 videos•Total 57 minutes
Week 6 Introduction•3 minutes
Week 6 Discussion•4 minutes
Practice Video: Dashboard Design•10 minutes
Practice Video: Prepare Data•9 minutes
Practice Video: Construct Dashboard•11 minutes
Practice Video: Creative Charting•11 minutes
Practice Video: Interactive Dashboard•9 minutes
2 readings•Total 15 minutes
Download the Week 6 workbooks•5 minutes
Keyboard Shortcuts, Excel Terminology, and Ninja Tips•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Dashboard Design•30 minutes
Advanced Excel Final Assessment
Module 7•1 hour to complete
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1 assignment•Total 60 minutes
Final Assessment•60 minutes
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This course is an outstanding learning experience for anyone looking to master Excel for professional use. The course is well-structured, engaging, and packed with practical, real-world applications.
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If you want to improve your Excel Skills for Business then this is your course!. It's actually one of the best courses i have ever studied.It was an amazing ride!. Glad i made it to the final.
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I don't regret spending time going through all videos and practice challenges. It really expanded my knowledge in Excel, now I feel much comfortable. Thanks to everybody who contributed.
We use Microsoft Excel 2016 (Office 365) on a Windows PC. While most functionality is similar, some tools may differ on older versions or Mac. Assessment tasks may require Excel.
What advanced Excel skills will I gain for business?
You'll master advanced Excel formulas, lookup functions, and data cleaning for robust data analysis. Learn to apply financial functions and build professional dashboards for business intelligence
How does this course help with data analysis and dashboards?
This course teaches you to prepare data, apply complex formulas, and visualize insights. You'll design interactive dashboards in Excel to transform data into actionable business intelligence.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.