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VDCI

Excel Advanced

via VDCI

Overview

Master advanced Excel functions, macros, and data analysis techniques to enhance efficiency and manage complex data in any professional setting. This course is perfect for experienced Excel users looking to take their skills to the next level.

Syllabus

Advanced Navigation

Advanced Navigation

  • Advanced navigation techniques

Fill Review

  • Review of Autofill conventions and techniques

Cell Management

Advanced Cell Locking

  • Create powerful formulas by locking either the column or the row

Hot Keys

  • Transform the ribbon into a visual listing of pre-assigned shortcuts

Cell Auditing

  • Observe the relationship between formulas and cells

Go To Special

  • Quickly select cells that meet certain criteria

Special Formatting

Conditional Formatting-Formulas

  • Create custom rules for Conditional Formatting with formulas

Date Functions

  • Calculate dates with a variety of functions

Custom Number Formats

  • Customize number formats to meet specific requirements

Advanced Functions

Nested IF statements

  • Nested "IF" statements allow for more than just two possibilities in a single cell

IF statements with AND/OR

  • Expand the functionality of the IF function by adding an AND / OR criteria

What If Analysis

Goal Seek

  • Find the desired result by adjusting an input value

Data Tables

  • Data Tables show the range of effects of one or two different variables on a formula

Advanced Analytical Tools

Calculation Options

  • Minimize volatility by changing calculation options

Conditional SumProduct

  • Use SumProduct with conditions to exclude data that does not meet certain criteria

Pivot Table-Base Fields & Sets

  • Analyze data in a Pivot Table with increased granularity by defining base fields and sets

Pivot Table-Calculations

  • Create calculated rows or columns in a Pivot Table that go beyond the source data

Pivot Charts

  • Create dynamic, graphical representations of Pivot Table data

Advanced Database Functions

XMATCH function

  • Return the relative position (column or row number) of a lookup value

INDEX-MATCH

  • Efficiently return a value or reference from a cell at the intersection of the row and column

INDEX-Double MATCH

  • Use a second Match function to create a powerful, two-way lookup tool

Introduction to Macros

Recording Macros

  • Record macros that involve formatting and calculations

Dynamic Arrays

Dynamic Arrays

  • Use formulas that can return arrays of variable size

End of Class Projects

Projects

  • End of class project to review key concepts from the class

Taught by

Garfield Stinvil, Colin Jaffe, and Brian McClain

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