📚 Advanced Excel – Typical Course Content

Below is a comprehensive overview of modules and topics commonly included in an Advanced Excel training:

1. Excel Refresher & Interface Deep Dive

• Review Excel interface and navigation
• Workbook and worksheet management
• Keyboard shortcuts for efficiency

2. Advanced Formulas & Functions

• Nested and logical functions (IF, AND, OR, IFERROR)
• Lookup and reference functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH)
• Conditional and dynamic formulas
• Text, date, and financial functions
• (Goes beyond basic formula usage)

3. Data Management & Analysis Tools

• Sorting, filtering, and advanced filters
• Data validation and drop-downs
• What-If Analysis (Goal Seek, Scenario Manager)
• Consolidate, group, subtotals

4. PivotTables and PivotCharts

• Creating and customizing PivotTables
• Grouping data and summarizing information
• Generating PivotCharts for visualization
• Using slicers and timelines for interactive reporting

5. Advanced Formatting & Data Presentation

• Custom number formats
• Conditional formatting rules
• Designing professional charts and dashboards

6. Macros & Introduction to VBA

• Recording and running macros
• Automating repetitive tasks
• Basic VBA programming structures
• (Optional or intermediate level in some courses)

7. Data Visualization & Dashboarding

• Creating dynamic dashboards
• Using charts, sparklines, and combination visuals
• Linking visuals to data controls like slicers

8. Workbook Security & Sharing

• Protecting sheets and workbooks
• Managing shared workbooks
• Tracking changes and comments