Advanced Excel

Module 1: Data Manipulation and Analysis

• VLOOKUP and INDEX-MATCH:
  • Understanding VLOOKUP and its limitations.
  • Using INDEX-MATCH for more flexible lookups.
• Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts:
  • Creating dynamic pivot tables for data analysis.
  • Using pivot charts to visualize trends and patterns.
• Conditional Formatting:
  • Applying conditional formatting to highlight important data.
  • Using data bars, color scales, and icon sets.
• Data Validation:
  • Preventing data entry errors with data validation.
  • Using input lists, cell range validation, and custom formulas.

Module 2: Advanced Formulas and Functions

• IF, AND, OR Functions:
  • Using logical functions to create complex conditions.
  • Nesting functions for more advanced calculations.
• COUNTIF, COUNTIFS, SUMIF, SUMIFS:
  • Counting and summing data based on criteria.
  • Using multiple criteria with COUNTIFS and SUMIFS.
• AVERAGEIF, AVERAGEIFS, MIN, MAX:
  • Calculating averages, minimums, and maximums based on criteria.
  • Using these functions for performance analysis and benchmarking.

Module 3: Text Functions and Data Cleaning

• TEXT Functions:
  • Formatting text data using TEXT functions.
  • Creating custom date and time formats.
• CONCATENATE, LEFT, RIGHT, MID:
  • Manipulating text strings.
  • Combining text from multiple cells.
• FIND, SEARCH, SUBSTITUTE:
  • Searching for text within cells.
  • Replacing text with other text.

Module 4: Advanced Charts and Graphs

• Creating Custom Charts:
  • Customizing chart types, axes, and labels.
  • Adding trendlines and error bars.
• Using VBA for Automation:
  • Introduction to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
  • Creating macros to automate repetitive tasks.