COR 733 - Microsoft Excel – Intermediate to Advanced
Course Description
Microsoft Excel is a powerful data analysis, reporting, and decision-making tool in professional environments. This intermediate to advanced-level course is designed for users who are already familiar with Excel basics and want to deepen their skills. Participants will learn to manage complex workbooks, apply advanced formulas and functions, analyze data using pivot tables and charts, and automate tasks using named ranges and conditional formatting.
Workbook examples include dynamic financial models, performance dashboards, advanced data-entry forms, and analytical reports.
Course Details
Upon completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
- Manage and customize complex workbooks and worksheets
- Use advanced formulas and functions for data analysis
- Create and format dynamic tables and pivot tables
- Visualize data using advanced charting techniques
- Apply conditional formatting and data validation
- Import, clean, and manipulate large datasets
- Prepare workbooks for collaboration and sharing
Topics of Instruction
- Importing and cleaning data
- Advanced navigation and workbook management
- Custom views and workbook protection
- Formatting techniques for readability and impact
- Named ranges and structured references
- Conditional formatting and data validation
- Creating and customizing pivot tables
- Advanced charting: combo charts, sparklines, dynamic charts
- Preparing workbooks for collaboration (comments, protection, sharing)