1. Basic Excel Skills

Introduction to the foundational features of Excel.

Practice Exercise: Create a basic budget tracker using SUM and other basic formulas.

1.1 Introduction to Excel Interface

• Understanding the Ribbon
• Workbook vs. Worksheet
• Cells, Rows, and Columns

1.2 Basic Functions and Formulas

• SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX functions
• Cell references (relative vs. absolute)

1.3 Formatting Cells

• Changing font styles and sizes
• Applying borders and shading
• Number formatting (currency, percentages)

1.4 Basic Data Management

• Sorting data
• Filtering data
• Using the Find and Replace feature

1.5 Creating Simple Charts

• Selecting data for charts
• Inserting column, line, and pie charts
• Customizing chart titles and labels

2. Mid-Level Excel Skills

Developing Intermediate Excel Skills.

Practice Exercise: Build a sales report using Pivot Tables to analyze data.

2.1 Advanced Functions

• Logical functions (IF, AND, OR)
• VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
• Nested functions

2.2 Data Validation and Conditional Formatting

• Data validation rules
• Conditional formatting
• Data bars and color scales

2.3 Working with Tables

• Creating and formatting tables
• Structured references
• Table features like total rows

2.4 Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts

• Creating a Pivot Table
• Grouping data
• Generating Pivot Charts

2.5 Advanced Charting Techniques

• Combo charts
• Adding trendlines
• Customizing chart elements

3. Advanced Excel Skills

Mastering Excel for Professional Use.

Practice Exercise: Create a monthly report automation using macros and VBA.

3.1 Advanced Functions and Formulas

• INDEX and MATCH functions
• Advanced statistical functions
• Array formulas

3.2 Macros and VBA

• Recording macros
• Introduction to VBA
• Writing simple VBA scripts

3.3 Data Analysis Tools

• What-If Analysis
• Solver for optimization
• Power Query for data transformation

3.4 Working with External Data

• Importing data (CSV, Access)
• Connecting to databases
• Data refresh and update

3.5 Dashboard Creation

• Integrating data visualizations
• Using Slicers and Timelines
• Dashboard design best practices

Additional Resources

Online tutorials, YouTube channels, and books.

Conclusion

Master Excel to enhance productivity and data analysis capabilities.