About this course: Spreadsheet software remains one of the most ubiquitous pieces of software used in workplaces across the world. Learning to confidently operate this software means adding a highly valuable asset to your employability portfolio. In this third course of our Excel specialization Excel Skills for Business you will delve deeper into some of the most powerful features Excel has to offer. When you have successfully completed the course you will be able to Check for and prevent errors in spreadsheets; Create powerful automation in spreadsheets; Apply advanced formulas and conditional logic to help make informed business decisions; and Create spreadsheets that help forecast and model data. Once again, we have brought together a great teaching team that will be with you every step of the way. Nicky, Prashan and myself will guide you through each week. As we are exploring these more advanced topics, we are following Alex who is an Excel consultant called in by businesses that experience issues with their spreadsheets.
Who is this class for: Completing Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II will be a highly valuable asset for anyone wanting to improve their employment portfolio. This course is for anyone who works with Excel on a regular or daily basis, for self-taught learners who want to fill gaps in their knowledge and for anyone wanting to consolidate their intermediate knowledge of Excel.
Created by: Macquarie University
Taught by: Dr Yvonne Breyer, Director, Learning and Teaching
Faculty of Business and Economics
| Basic Info | Course 3 of 4 in the Excel Skills for Business Specialization |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Commitment | 6 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Data Validation
We kick off this course with data validation and conditional formatting. This module takes you through creating and applying data validation, as well as working with formulas in data validation. This is followed by basic and advanced conditional formatting.
8 videos, 6 readings, 6 practice quizzes
- Reading: Welcome
- Reading: Course goals and weekly learning objectives
- Discussion Prompt: Excel: Who, Why, How?
- Video: Week 1 Discussion
- Reading: Read me before you start: Quizzes and navigation
- Reading: Read me before you start: Versions and regions
- Reading: Download the Week 1 workbooks
- Video: Practice Video: Data Validation
- Practice Quiz: Data Validation
- Video: Practice Video: Creating Drop-down Lists
- Practice Quiz: Creating Drop-down Lists
- Video: Practice Video: Using Formulas in Data Validation
- Practice Quiz: Using Formulas in Data Validation
- Video: Practice Video: Working with Data Validation
- Practice Quiz: Working with Data Validation
- Video: Practice Video: Advanced Conditional Formatting
- Practice Quiz: Advanced Conditional Formatting
- Video: Week 1 Wrap-Up
- Practice Quiz: Week 1 Practice Challenge
- Reading: Keyboard Shortcuts, Excel Terminology, and Ninja Tips
Graded: Week 1 Final Assignment
WEEK 2
Conditional Logic
Excel has several logical functions and this module explores some of them. Start by learning the concept of conditional logic in formulas, followed by how to conduct logic tests and use conditional operations, to your benefit. We will also look at nested IF functions to evaluate data.
8 videos, 2 readings, 6 practice quizzes
- Video: Week 2 Discussion
- Reading: Download the Week 2 workbooks
- Video: Practice Video: Logical Functions I: IF
- Practice Quiz: Logical Functions I: IF
- Video: Practice Video: Logical Functions II: AND, OR
- Practice Quiz: Logical Functions II: AND, OR
- Video: Practice Video: Combining Logical Functions I: IF, AND, OR
- Practice Quiz: Combining Logical Functions I: IF, AND, OR
- Video: Practice Video: Combining Logical Functions II: Nested IFs
- Practice Quiz: Combining Logical Functions II: Nested IFs
- Video: Practice Video: Handling Errors: IFERROR, IFNA
- Practice Quiz: Handling Errors: IFERROR, IFNA
- Video: Week 2 Wrap-Up
- Practice Quiz: Week 2 Practice Challenge
- Reading: Keyboard Shortcuts, Excel Terminology, and Ninja Tips
Graded: Week 2 Final Assignment
WEEK 3
Automating Lookups
How do find information from different parts of a workbook? This module introduces you to functions like CHOOSE, VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH and other dynamic lookups to find and display data from several sources.
8 videos, 2 readings, 6 practice quizzes
- Video: Week 3 Discussion
- Reading: Download the Week 3 workbooks
- Video: Practice Video: Introduction to Lookups: CHOOSE
- Practice Quiz: Introduction to Lookups: CHOOSE
- Video: Practice Video: Approximate Matches: Range VLOOKUP
- Practice Quiz: Approximate Matches: Range VLOOKUP
- Video: Practice Video: Exact Matches: Exact Match VLOOKUP
- Practice Quiz: Exact Matches: Exact Match VLOOKUP
- Video: Practice Video: Finding a Position: MATCH
- Practice Quiz: Finding a Position: MATCH
- Video: Practice Video: Dynamic Lookups: INDEX, MATCH
- Practice Quiz: Dynamic Lookups: INDEX, MATCH
- Video: Week 3 Wrap-Up
- Practice Quiz: Week 3 Practice Challenge
- Reading: Keyboard Shortcuts, Excel Terminology, and Ninja Tips
Graded: Week 3 Final Assignment
WEEK 4
Formula Auditing and Protection
If you are worried that errors have crept into your worksheet, this module will show you how to check for errors, trace precedents and dependents, resolve circular references, and finally, protect your worksheets and workbooks from further harm.
8 videos, 2 readings, 6 practice quizzes
- Video: Week 4 Discussion
- Reading: Download the Week 4 workbooks
- Video: Practice Video: Error Checking
- Practice Quiz: Error Checking
- Video: Practice Video: Formula Calculation Options
- Practice Quiz: Formula Calculation Options
- Video: Practice Video: Trace Precedents and Dependents
- Practice Quiz: Tracing Precedents and Dependents
- Video: Practice Video: Evaluate Formula, Watch Window
- Practice Quiz: Evaluate Formula, Watch Window
- Video: Practice Video: Protecting Workbooks and Worksheets
- Practice Quiz: Protecting Workbooks and Worksheets
- Video: Week 4 Wrap-Up
- Discussion Prompt: Find the remaining errors
- Practice Quiz: Week 4 Practice Challenge
- Reading: Keyboard Shortcuts, Excel Terminology, and Ninja Tips
Graded: Week 4 Final Assignment
WEEK 5
Data Modelling
This module is all about data modelling. Learn to model different scenarios based on input, assumptions and/or outcomes. Also learn the use of functionalities like Goal Seek, Data Tables and the Scenario Manager to make your models more robust.
8 videos, 2 readings, 6 practice quizzes
- Video: Week 5 Discussion
- Reading: Download the Week 5 workbooks
- Video: Practice Video: Modelling Functions: SUMPRODUCT
- Practice Quiz: Modelling Functions (SUMPRODUCT)
- Video: Practice Video: Data Tables
- Practice Quiz: Data Tables
- Video: Practice Video: Goal Seek
- Practice Quiz: Goal Seek
- Video: Practice Video: Scenario Manager
- Practice Quiz: Scenario Manager
- Video: Practice Video: Solver
- Practice Quiz: Solver
- Video: Week 5 Wrap-Up
- Practice Quiz: Week 5 Practice Challenge
- Reading: Keyboard Shortcuts, Excel Terminology, and Ninja Tips
Graded: Week 5 Final Assignment
WEEK 6
Recording Macros
We all love a bit of automation, and this module teaches you just that. By the time you have completed this module, you will be able to identify the uses of macros, as well as create, edit and manage them to increase your efficiency.
8 videos, 2 readings, 6 practice quizzes
- Video: Week 6 Discussion
- Reading: Download the Week 6 workbooks
- Video: Practice Video: Record a Macro
- Practice Quiz: Record a Macro
- Video: Practice Video: Run a Macro
- Practice Quiz: Run your Macro
- Video: Practice Video: Edit a Macro
- Practice Quiz: Edit a Macro
- Video: Practice Video: Working with Macros
- Practice Quiz: Working with Macros
- Video: Practice Video: Relative Reference Macros
- Practice Quiz: Relative Reference Macros
- Video: Week 6 Wrap-Up
- Practice Quiz: Week 6 Practice Challenge
- Reading: Keyboard Shortcuts, Excel Terminology, and Ninja Tips
Graded: Week 6 Final Assignment
Final Assessment
Graded: Final Assessment
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Ratings and Reviews
Course really well done. Getting it you can understan the underline great work done to make this course. Thanks a lot!
Excellent contents, really have learnt a lot. The Macro chapter was especially useful for my work.
Just like the first two courses in this specialization, videos were well sequenced and organized. It took me a couple of attempts to get fully comfortable with few concepts but it was well worth the time. I now have the confidence to drive efficiencies in the way we work at office. VBA/Macros will take some more time for me but overall, it was a great experience. Looking forward to the Advanced course and completing my specialization. Thank you so much to the staff who put together such a wonderful course.
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