Sharper skills using Microsoft Excel 2010 for business

Overview

Do you wish you were one of those who can do wonders with numbers in a spreadsheet? Do you want to get up to speed quickly and learn from an expert how to effectively use Microsoft Excel to perform common business tasks?

If so, this is the course for you!

Syllabus

• Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010
Overview of the Excel interface
Customizing the Excel ribbon
Using Excel help and resources
• Basic Excel Operations
Creating, saving, and opening workbooks
Entering and editing data
Navigating worksheets and workbooks
• Formatting Worksheets
Using cell formatting options (font, color, borders)
Adjusting row and column sizes
Applying conditional formatting
• Formulas and Functions
Understanding formula syntax
Using common functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT)
Implementing basic logical functions (IF, AND, OR)
• Data Management
Sorting and filtering data
Using Excel tables for data management
Removing duplicates
• Data Visualization
Creating and formatting charts (bar, line, pie)
Using sparklines for data trends
Creating pivot tables and pivot charts
• Advanced Excel Features
Introduction to macros and automation
Using data validation for input control
Protecting and securing worksheets
• Practical Business Applications
Budget tracking and forecasting
Performing financial analysis
Creating business dashboards
• Tips and Tricks
Keyboard shortcuts for efficiency
Best practices for data organization
Avoiding common Excel mistakes
• Course Conclusion
Review of key skills learned
Resources for further learning and support
Final Q&A and course feedback

Taught by

Ulrika Hedlund

Subjects

Business