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There are 5 modules in this course
By the end of this course, learners will be able to apply advanced Excel functions, analyze large datasets with confidence, design dynamic formulas, build interactive dashboards, and visualize insights using modern charts. They will also implement robust data validation techniques, perform scenario-based forecasting, and enhance workbooks with interactivity for decision-making.
This course equips professionals, analysts, and business managers with the essential skills to go beyond basic spreadsheets and unlock Excel’s full potential. Learners will benefit by mastering logical, lookup, reference, text, date, and information functions to create smarter formulas that adapt to real-world business challenges. They will also gain hands-on practice with PivotTables, Solver, Goal Seek, Slicers, and advanced chart types such as Waterfall, Radar, and TreeMap, ensuring they can communicate insights effectively.
What makes this course unique is its comprehensive structure that blends advanced formulas, data management strategies, and visualization techniques into one cohesive learning path.
This module introduces learners to advanced logical and information functions in Excel, providing the foundation for building powerful decision-making formulas. Starting with IF, AND, OR, XOR, and nested logic structures, learners will explore how to test multiple conditions efficiently. The module also covers IFS, SWITCH, and NOT functions to simplify complex formulas and improve clarity. In addition, learners will practice with information functions such as ISBLANK, ISERROR, ISEVEN, ISODD, and ISTEXT, enabling them to handle errors and data quality checks effectively. By the end of this module, participants will be able to design logical formulas for real-world business scenarios, troubleshoot errors, and create models that respond intelligently to different conditions.
What's included
7 videos3 assignments
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7 videos•Total 62 minutes
Logical Function - IF•8 minutes
AND OR and XOR Functions•9 minutes
IFS Function - Example 1•6 minutes
IFS Function - Example 2•9 minutes
SWITCH Function•10 minutes
Other Logical Functions•8 minutes
Information Functions - ISBLANK ISERR ISERROR ISEVEN ISODD ISTEXT•11 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Advanced Logical Power•10 minutes
Untitled•10 minutes
Mastering Logical and Information Functions•30 minutes
Dates, Text, and Data Handling
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on mastering Excel’s date, text, and string functions to manage and clean data efficiently. Learners will work with essential date functions like TODAY, DAY, MONTH, WEEKDAY, EDATE, EOMONTH, and YEARFRAC to calculate durations, forecast future schedules, and perform financial time-based calculations. The text functions section highlights CONCAT, TEXTJOIN, LEN, FIND, LEFT, RIGHT, TRIM, UNIQUE, TRANSPOSE, and TEXT, empowering learners to organize, format, and clean datasets for analysis. By combining these functions, learners will be able to transform raw data into structured, usable information that supports business decisions and reporting.
What's included
8 videos3 assignments
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8 videos•Total 79 minutes
Date Functions - TODAY DAY•10 minutes
MONTH YEAR WEEKDAY WEEKNUM Functions•11 minutes
EDATE and EOMONTH Functions•9 minutes
YEARFRAC Function•7 minutes
Joining Data using CONCAT and TEXTJOIN•10 minutes
LEN FIND LEFT RIGHT TRIM•10 minutes
Using UNIQUE and TRANSPOSE•11 minutes
TEXT Function•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Essential Date Functions for Analysis•10 minutes
Text Functions to Clean and Combine Data•10 minutes
Dates, Text, and Data Handling•30 minutes
Lookup and Reference Functions
Module 3•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module equips learners with the tools to perform advanced lookups and create dynamic references in Excel. Learners will begin with foundational functions such as CHOOSE, VLOOKUP, and HLOOKUP to retrieve values from structured tables. They will then advance to INDEX, MATCH, XLOOKUP, and XMATCH for flexible, bidirectional lookups. Finally, the OFFSET function will be introduced to create dynamic ranges that expand or contract with changing datasets. These skills are essential for building interactive dashboards, dynamic reports, and scalable financial or operational models. By the end, learners will confidently implement lookup strategies that save time, reduce errors, and enhance decision-making.
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12 videos4 assignments
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12 videos•Total 109 minutes
CHOOSE Function•11 minutes
More on CHOOSE Function•7 minutes
VLOOKUP Function•13 minutes
HLOOKUP Function•5 minutes
Index Function•11 minutes
Match Function•9 minutes
XLOOKUP and XMATCH Functions•9 minutes
Using the OFFSET Function•9 minutes
OFFSET Function - Total and Average Score•9 minutes
OFFSET Function - Highest and Lowest Score•9 minutes
OFFSET Function - Year to Month Sales•11 minutes
OFFSET Function - Quarterly and Half-Month Sales•7 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Exploring Lookup Functions•10 minutes
Untitled•10 minutes
Dynamic Ranges with OFFSET•10 minutes
Lookup and Reference Functions•30 minutes
Data Management and Analysis Tools
Module 4•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module covers essential data management and analysis tools in Excel, enabling learners to structure, secure, and analyze data effectively. Starting with naming cells and ranges, Text to Columns, grouping, and subtotals, learners will develop organizational skills for managing datasets. They will then apply Data Validation, Custom Validation, and Worksheet/Workbook Protection to ensure accuracy and security. The module also introduces advanced PivotTable features, Slicers, and Timelines for interactive analysis. Finally, learners will explore What-If Analysis tools, including Solver, Data Tables, and Goal Seek, to perform scenario-based forecasting and optimization. By the end of this module, participants will have a strong toolkit for managing data integrity, security, and business modeling.
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18 videos4 assignments
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18 videos•Total 187 minutes
Naming of Cell•13 minutes
Naming a Range•10 minutes
Text to Columns•7 minutes
Grouping Tabs and Subtotal Function•13 minutes
Working with Hyperlinks•11 minutes
Data Validation•11 minutes
Data Validation Continued•11 minutes
Custom Data Validation•12 minutes
Generating Random Numbers•6 minutes
Custom Views•11 minutes
Protecting Worksheet and Workbook•18 minutes
PivotTable - Advanced Features•10 minutes
More on Advanced Features•7 minutes
Slicers and Timelines•7 minutes
Solver•12 minutes
Data Tables•11 minutes
More on Data Tables•10 minutes
Goal Seek•9 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Naming, Splitting, and Validating Data•10 minutes
Data Validation and Protection•10 minutes
PivotTables and What-If Analysis•10 minutes
Data Management and Analysis Tools•30 minutes
Advanced Charts and Forms
Module 5•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module empowers learners to create advanced visualizations and interactive forms in Excel. Learners will explore Combo Charts, Sparklines, Waterfall, Box-and-Whisker, TreeMap, SunBurst, and Radar charts to communicate complex data insights effectively. They will also use form controls such as Scroll Bars, Spin Buttons, Radio Buttons, and Data Entry Forms to create user-friendly models and dashboards. By combining visualization and interactivity, learners will be able to design engaging, professional reports that facilitate real-time decision-making. By the end of this module, participants will demonstrate advanced reporting skills, blending visuals and interactivity for maximum impact.
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13 videos4 assignments
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13 videos•Total 128 minutes
Combo Charts•14 minutes
More on Combo Charts•12 minutes
Sparklines•8 minutes
Waterfall Chart•10 minutes
Box Chart•13 minutes
Whisker Chart •11 minutes
TreeMap and Sun Burst Charts•12 minutes
Radar Chart•8 minutes
Scroll Bar•10 minutes
Spin Button and Radio Button•11 minutes
Form Control Application•10 minutes
Form Control Application Continued•6 minutes
Data Entry Form•4 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Untitled•10 minutes
Data Visualization with Modern Charts•10 minutes
Interactive Controls and Forms•10 minutes
Advanced Charts and Forms•30 minutes
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