Course Syllabus
Advanced Formulas and Functions:
- Lookup Functions: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH combinations.
- Logical Functions: Nested IF, AND, OR, IFERROR.
- Text & Date Functions: TEXTJOIN, LEFT, RIGHT, MID, DATEDIF.
- Array Formulas: Basic examples, using IF, LEN, and MID within arrays.
Data Analysis and Visualization:
- PivotTables and PivotCharts: Creating, customizing, and formatting.
- Dashboard Creation: Developing interactive reports and visualizations.
- Data Validation: Creating dropdown lists, restricting data input based on formulas.
- Conditional Formatting: Advanced rules, using formulas to highlight data.
Data Analysis Tools:
- What-If Analysis: Goal Seek, Data Tables, Scenario Manager.
- Solver Add-in: For complex optimization problems.
Automation and Macros (VBA):
- Macro Recorder: Recording and running macros to automate repetitive tasks.
- VBA Programming: Introduction to visual basic editor, writing simple scripts, and user-defined functions.
Data Management and Protection:
- Data Cleaning: Removing duplicates, text-to-columns, grouping/outlining.
- Protection: Protecting workbooks, worksheets, and specific cells.