Excel Fundamentals Crash Course (For Beginners)

Acquire fundamental skills in Microsoft Excel and enhance your proficiency as a user

What you'll learn

Mastery of basic Excel functions for creating and formatting tables and charts

Proficiency in creating simple formulas and reports for data analysis and informed decision-making

Understanding how to work with cells, rows, and columns to efficiently organize data

Ability to use sorting, filtering, and searching functions for quick access to relevant information

Developing proficiency in basic data analysis techniques, such as pivot tables and conditional formatting

Gaining confidence in collaborating on Excel documents by learning about sharing, protecting, and tracking changes

Requirements

The presence of a computer or laptop, installed Microsoft Excel software, and internet access

Description

Are you looking to master Excel and unlock its full potential for personal or professional use? Look no further! This comprehensive Excel for Beginners course is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate Excel confidently and efficiently.Part 1: Excel Basics and Navigation In the introductory part of the course, you will familiarize yourself with the Excel interface and learn the basics of navigating cells, rows, and columns. You'll delve into formatting techniques, including styles and conditional formatting, to enhance the visual presentation of your data. Additionally, you'll grasp the concept of references and functions, mastering essential functions like SUM, AVERAGE, and IF.Part 2: Data Analysis and Visualization In this section, you'll dive deeper into data analysis tools such as VLOOKUP and INDEX MATCH, enabling you to manipulate and analyze large datasets effectively. You'll also explore the art of data visualization, learning to create compelling bar charts and pivot tables for insightful data analysis.Part 3: Advanced Excel Techniques Advance your Excel skills with a comprehensive exploration of advanced functions, including text and date/time functions, as well as alternatives to VLOOKUP like INDEX MATCH. Discover powerful features such as Excel slicers for dynamic data filtering, and learn to streamline your workflows with Excel macros.Part 4: Miscellaneous Excel Tips and Tricks In the final part of the course, you'll uncover miscellaneous tips and tricks to enhance your productivity and efficiency in Excel. From adding calendars and checkboxes to naming cells for easier reference, you'll learn practical techniques to streamline your Excel projects. Throughout the course, you'll benefit from hands-on exercises, step-by-step tutorials, and real-world examples to reinforce your learning. By the end of the course, you'll emerge as a proficient Excel user, equipped with the skills and confidence to tackle diverse Excel challenges and excel in your personal and professional endeavors.Join us on this exciting Excel journey and unleash the power of Excel for your data management, analysis, and visualization needs!

Overview

Section 1: Excel Basics and Navigation

Lecture 1 How to work with cells, rows, and columns

Lecture 2 Absolute Cell References

Lecture 3 Basic Functions in Microsoft Excel

Lecture 4 Conditional Functions. IF Function

Lecture 5 COUNTIF Function

Section 2: Data Analysis and Visualisation

Lecture 6 Data Analysis Tools. VLOOKUP Function

Lecture 7 Data Analysis Tools. INDEX MATCH Tutorial

Lecture 8 Data Analysis Tools. Building a database in Excel

Lecture 9 Data Visualization. Building bar charts. Transferring them to Power Point

Lecture 10 Data Visualization. Pivot Tables for data analysis

Section 3: Advanced Excel Techniques

Lecture 11 Text Functions

Lecture 12 Date and Time Functions

Lecture 13 Using Excel Slicers for data filtering

Lecture 14 Formatting and styles. Conditional Formatting

Lecture 15 Freeze panes and split windows

Lecture 16 Recording and editing macros

Section 4: Miscellaneous Excel Tips and Tricks

Lecture 17 Adding a calendar and checkboxes in Excel

Lecture 18 Naming cells for easier reference

Lecture 19 Creating passwords for workbooks

Lecture 20 Shortcut keys in Excel

Section 5: Practical Test

Beginners who have little to no experience with Microsoft Excel,Students or individuals looking to enhance their proficiency in spreadsheet management and data analysis,Professionals seeking to improve their Excel skills for work-related tasks,Anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of Excel for personal or professional development