Excel Professional

Course
Module 1: Introduction to Excel
Understanding the Excel interface
Navigating worksheets and workbooks
Creating and saving workbooks
Using basic formatting options

Module 2: Data Entry and Manipulation

Data entry techniques
Editing and deleting data
Using AutoFill and Flash Fill
Sorting and filtering data
Data validation and drop-down lists

Module 3: Formulas and Functions

Understanding cell references
Using basic mathematical functions
Creating custom formulas
Introduction to logical functions
Using built-in Excel functions
Module 4: Data Visualization and Charts
Creating and customizing charts
Types of charts (bar, pie, line, etc.)
Adding data labels and titles
Working with chart elements
Using Sparklines for small data visualization

Module 5: Data Analysis Tools

Introduction to PivotTables
Creating PivotTables
Modifying PivotTables
Pivot Charts
Data analysis with Goal Seek

Module 6: Data Management

Data consolidation
Data protection and security
Grouping and outlining data
Data validation for data integrity

Module 7: Advanced Excel Features

Conditional formatting
Using scenario manager
Working with What-If Analysis
Macros and automation

Module 8: Advanced Formulas and Functions

Advanced logical functions
Lookup functions
Text and date functions
Nesting functions and formula auditing

Module 9: Data Visualization and Dashboards

Creating interactive dashboards
Data bars, color scales, and icon sets

Module 10: Final Project and Certification

Students work on a real-world Excel project
Presentation of the project to the class
Certification of course completion