Advance Excel Curriculum

Advanced Excel Course Curriculum

Module 1: Foundations of Advanced Excel

• Recap of Basic Excel Functions
  • Quick review of essential Excel basics: formulas, cell formatting, and basic data handling.
• Excel Shortcuts and Productivity Tips
  • Learn advanced shortcuts to boost efficiency.

Module 2: Advanced Formulas and Functions

• Logical Functions: IF, AND, OR, IFERROR
• Lookup and Reference Functions: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, XLOOKUP
• Text Functions: LEFT, RIGHT, MID, LEN, TRIM, CONCAT, TEXTJOIN
• Date and Time Functions: DATEDIF, NETWORKDAYS, EOMONTH, WORKDAY
• Array Formulas and Dynamic Arrays: SEQUENCE, UNIQUE, FILTER, SORT

Module 3: Data Analysis and Management

• Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts
  • Creating, formatting, and analyzing data with PivotTables.
  • Using slicers and timelines for dynamic filtering.
• Advanced Data Sorting and Filtering
  • Custom sorting, advanced filters, and conditional filtering.
• Data Cleaning Techniques
  • Removing duplicates, handling missing data, and data validation.

Module 4: Data Visualization

• Advanced Chart Types
  • Waterfall charts, funnel charts, combo charts, and sparklines.
• Conditional Formatting
  • Advanced conditional formatting techniques using formulas.
• Creating Interactive Dashboards
  • Using form controls and slicers to create dynamic dashboards.

Module 5: Automation with Macros and VBA

• Introduction to Macros
  • Recording, editing, and using macros for task automation.
• Basics of VBA Programming
  • Understanding the VBA editor and writing simple scripts.
• Automating Tasks with VBA
  • Creating custom functions, automating repetitive processes, and debugging VBA code.

Module 6: Power Tools in Excel

• Power Query
  • Importing, cleaning, and transforming data from multiple sources.
• Power Pivot
  • Data modeling, relationships, and using DAX formulas.

Module 7: Advanced Data Analysis Techniques

• Solver and Goal Seek
  • Performing what-if analysis for decision-making.
• Scenario Manager
  • Creating and managing scenarios for financial modeling.
• Statistical Analysis in Excel
  • Using functions like CORREL, FORECAST, TREND, and regression analysis tools.

Module 8: Dashboards and Reporting

• Designing Professional Dashboards
  • Combining advanced visualization techniques with interactivity.
• Best Practices in Reporting
  • Structuring and formatting reports for clarity and impact.

Module 9: Integration with Other Tools

• Linking Excel with Power BI
  • Exporting data and leveraging Power BI for enhanced analytics.
• Using Excel with SQL and Access
  • Importing/exporting data and running SQL queries from Excel.

Module 10: Capstone Project

• Real-World Business Case Analysis
  • Apply everything learned by solving a complex data analysis problem.
• Final Dashboard and Reporting Project
  • Create a dynamic, interactive dashboard to showcase your skills.