Excel Mastery Workshop

This two-day workshop aims to enhance Microsoft Excel proficiency by focusing on essential functionalities, advanced features, and practical applications, enhancing data management, visualization, and analytical processes.

Excel Mastery Workshop

In this interactive workshop spanning two days, participants will undergo intensive training to elevate their proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical exercises, attendees will explore fundamental functionalities, delve into advanced features, and learn practical applications of Excel. By mastering data management, visualization creation, and analytical streamlining, participants emerge equipped with the tools to excel in diverse professional environments that demand adept Excel skills.

Course Title

Excel Mastery Workshop

Duration

2 Days

Workshop Description

This hands-on workshop is designed to enhance your proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Over two days, participants will delve into the essential functionalities, advanced features, and practical applications of Excel, equipping them with the skills to efficiently manage data, create impactful visualisations, and streamline analytical processes.

Who should attend?

Professionals seeking to elevate their Excel skills
Analysts, data managers, financial professionals
Anyone wanting to harness Excel’s power for data manipulation, analysis, and presentation.

Learning Objectives

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Excel’s fundamental tools and functions.
Develop proficiency in advanced Excel features for data analysis, visualization, and automation.

Outlines

Day 1: Foundations of Excel Proficiency

Module 1: Essential Excel Functions

Introduction to formulas and functions.
Practical exercises on SUM, AVERAGE, IF, VLOOKUP, and CONCATENATE.

Module 2: Data Management and Analysis

Sorting and filtering data efficiently.
PivotTables: Creating, customizing, and analyzing data with PivotTables.

Module 3: Charts and Visualisations

Creating impactful charts (bar, line, pie) and formatting options.
Incorporating Sparklines and data bars for quick visual analysis.

Module 4: Data Validation and Protection

Ensuring data accuracy through validation rules.
Protecting worksheets and workbooks: passwords, permissions, and sharing options.

Day 2: Advanced Excel Techniques & Application

Module 5: Advanced Formulas and Functions

Array formulas and their applications.
IFERROR, INDEX, MATCH, and other advanced functions for complex data analysis.

Module 6: Data Analysis Tools

Goal Seek, Scenario Manager, and Solver for what-if analysis.
Advanced filtering techniques and conditional formatting.

Module 7: Automation with Macros

Introduction to JDBC
Performing database operations using Java

Module 8: Collaboration and Sharing

Sharing workbooks and collaborating in real-time.
Version control and tracking changes in shared workbooks.

Module 9: Recap and Action Planning

Review of key concepts
Developing a personal action plan for ongoing improvement