Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide 2024
Master Excel from beginner to expert with Excel Zero to Hero. Learn the formulas, pivot tables, data visualization, automation, and real-world data analysis. Gain hands-on experience through case studies, business insights, and Excel's new features.
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Course Description
This advanced course in Microsoft Excel provides all the necessary knowledge to become an expert in Excel. Catering to a wide range of participants, this course will benefit anyone looking to better operate Excel for data analysis and business intelligence applications. The course begins with learning basic Excel functions like cell formatting, formulas, and data entry and progresses to studying topics such as relevant tools, PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and more advanced topics, like looking through data: HLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, and XLOOKUP.
Data validation, and automation, through macros, and dynamic dashboards, are also covered for the insights and presentations involved in the analysis of data. This course lays a greater emphasis on practical-based teachings, with real-life case studies and business applications. Participants will learn to import data from all possible sources (TXT, CSV, PDF, Web), clean the data, and develop interactive charts and financial models. In addition to this, they will also explore error-handling techniques, conditional formatting, and advanced Excel analytics which can better streamline your decision-making.
Some of the unique factors in this course include the very presentable skills from industry backgrounds: for example, aggregation of data, project estimations, and business visualization techniques. Participants will become experts at preparing reports, streamlining workflow, and processing complex data structures before the end of the program.
This course is suitable for students, working people, business owners, and entrepreneurs who want to gain an edge in data-driven decision-making. With no prior technical background required, all you need is a willingness to learn for success in your career.
Course Curriculum
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Getting Started 6 lectures
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Introduction
03 minutes 15 secondsBegin your Excel journey with an overview of what you'll learn in this comprehensive course, designed to take you from beginner to Excel expert.
Preview this videoCourse Curriculum
04 minutes 19 secondsGet familiar with the course structure, covering essential Excel skills, advanced functions, and practical applications.
Preview this videoGetting started on Windows, macOS, Android, and IOS
01 minute 11 secondsLearn how to install and set up Excel across different platforms, ensuring you're ready to start working with spreadsheets.
Preview this videoHow to ask great questions
01 minute 30 secondsDiscover techniques for asking effective questions to maximize your learning experience and interaction with the instructor.
Preview this videoFAQ’s
01 minute 21 secondsAddress common questions and troubleshooting tips for Excel, helping you overcome potential challenges and get the most out of the course.
Preview this videoStarting Excel
03 minutes 40 secondsBegin with a basic introduction to Microsoft Excel, where you'll get an overview of its interface, key features, and how it can streamline your data management and analysis tasks. This session sets the foundation for your journey from a beginner to an Excel expert.
Excel Basics 7 lectures
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Introduction
01 minute 56 secondsGet introduced to the fundamental concepts of Excel, understanding its interface, and basic operations.
Worksheet basics
21 minutes 51 secondsLearn the essential elements of Excel worksheets, including navigating, selecting cells, and managing multiple sheets.
Entering values and formulas
12 minutes 02 secondsUnderstand how to enter and manipulate data in Excel, including basic formula creation to automate calculations.
Data Formats
09 minutes 39 secondsExplore the different data formats available in Excel and how to apply them to ensure your data is correctly interpreted.
Data handling basics – cut copy and paste
06 minutes 38 secondsMaster the basic data manipulation techniques, including cutting, copying, and pasting, to efficiently manage your spreadsheets.
Save and print in excel
10 minutes 14 secondsLearn how to save your work and print your Excel sheets, ensuring you can share your work effectively.
Excel Ranges
04 minutes 47 secondsDelve into the concept of ranges in Excel, an essential skill for efficiently managing and analyzing data. This session introduces you to the importance of selecting and working with cell ranges, which forms the basis for applying functions, formatting, and data manipulation across multiple cells.
Excel essential functions 12 lectures
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Introduction
01 minute 14 secondsDive into Excel’s most essential functions, which form the foundation of efficient spreadsheet management.
Basic formula operations
06 minutes 14 secondsExplore basic formula operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, to automate calculations.
Mathematical functions level1
19 minutes 54 secondsLearn the first level of mathematical functions in Excel, including SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, and MAX, to analyze numerical data.
Mathematical functions level2
12 minutes 23 secondsAdvance to more complex mathematical functions like POWER, ROUND, and ABS, expanding your analytical capabilities.
Text functions level1
09 minutes 07 secondsDiscover basic text functions, such as CONCATENATE and LEFT/RIGHT, to manipulate and format text data.
Text functions level2
12 minutes 56 secondsLearn more advanced text functions like SUBSTITUTE, TEXT, and FIND to further refine and analyze text in your spreadsheets.
Logical functions
11 minutes 03 secondsUnderstand logical functions like IF, AND, OR, and NOT to add decision-making capabilities to your Excel formulas.
Date time functions
06 minutes 20 secondsExplore functions that work with dates and times, such as TODAY, NOW, and DATE, to manage time-sensitive data.
V Lookup formula
12 minutes 12 secondsLearn how to use the VLOOKUP function to search and retrieve data from large tables, simplifying data management.
HLookup formula
04 minutes 07 secondsUnderstand the HLOOKUP function, which allows you to search for data across rows rather than columns.
HLookup + Match formula
08 minutes 34 secondsCombine HLOOKUP with the MATCH function for more dynamic and flexible data lookups.
Match + Index formula
05 minutes 21 secondsDiscover how to use the MATCH and INDEX functions together to perform powerful data retrieval operations.
XLookup only for Excel 2021 and Office 365 4 lectures
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Introduction
02 minutesGet introduced to XLOOKUP, the modern replacement for VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP, offering enhanced functionality and flexibility.
XLookup
07 minutes 39 secondsLearn how to implement XLOOKUP in your Excel spreadsheets to search data both vertically and horizontally.
Handling #NA and Approximates match in XLookup
10 minutes 31 secondsUnderstand how to handle errors like #NA and approximate matches when using XLOOKUP.
Wildcard matching in XLookup
06 minutes 12 secondsDiscover how to use wildcards in XLOOKUP for more versatile data searching.
Get Data and Tools 7 lectures
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Introduction
01 minute 45 secondsLearn the basics of getting and manipulating data in Excel, from importing text and CSV files to data validation.
Split text into columns
07 minutes 03 secondsExplore how to split text data into separate columns, a crucial skill for cleaning and organizing data.
Flash Fill
07 minutes 03 secondsDiscover the Flash Fill feature, which automatically fills data based on patterns, saving you time in data entry.
Remove Duplicates
07 minutes 47 secondsLearn how to remove duplicate entries from your datasets, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
Data Validation
06 minutes 34 secondsUnderstand how to apply data validation rules in Excel to control the type of data entered into your spreadsheets.
Get- import Data from Text
05 minutes 38 secondsLearn the process of importing data from text files into Excel, making it easier to analyze and work with external data sources.
Get - import Data from CSV
03 minutes 22 secondsMaster the steps to import CSV data into Excel, enabling you to work with common data formats used in business and analysis.
Formatting data and tables 6 lectures
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Introduction
01 minute 21 secondsExplore how to format data and tables in Excel to enhance readability and presentation quality.
Formatting Font
04 minutes 14 secondsLearn how to format text in Excel, including font style, size, and color, to make your data stand out.
Formatting Alignment
06 minutes 04 secondsUnderstand how to align text and data within cells for a cleaner, more organized spreadsheet layout.
Formatting Number
04 minutes 37 secondsDiscover how to format numbers in Excel, including currency, percentages, and decimal places, to accurately represent data.
Formatting Date
03 minutes 29 secondsLearn the best practices for formatting dates in Excel, ensuring your date data is displayed correctly.
Formatting tables
05 minutes 13 secondsMaster the art of formatting tables in Excel, applying styles, and setting up table properties for easier data management.
Pivot Tables 7 lectures
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Introduction
01 minute 08 secondsGet introduced to Pivot Tables, one of Excel’s most powerful tools for data analysis and summarization.
Creating Pivot Table
06 minutes 43 secondsLearn how to create Pivot Tables from your data, allowing you to quickly analyze and summarize large datasets.
Value field settings
04 minutes 06 secondsUnderstand how to adjust value field settings in Pivot Tables to display the data exactly how you need it.
Number format
02 minutes 28 secondsExplore how to format numbers within Pivot Tables, ensuring clarity and precision in your data presentation.
Pivot Table Design
03 minutes 20 secondsDiscover design tips and tricks for making your Pivot Tables visually appealing and easy to interpret.
Excel Exercise
01 minute 29 secondsApply what you've learned in a practical Excel exercise, solidifying your understanding of Pivot Tables.
Solution for Excel Exercise
01 minute 33 secondsReview the solution to the Pivot Table exercise, ensuring you have mastered the concepts and techniques.
Excel Charts 11 lectures
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Introduction
01 minute 12 secondsLearn the basics of creating and using charts in Excel to visually represent your data for better insights.
Excel Charts – Categories
02 minutes 30 secondsExplore the different types of charts available in Excel, such as column, bar, line, and pie charts.
Elements of a chart
04 minutes 12 secondsUnderstand the key elements of an Excel chart, including titles, legends, and data labels.
Easy way to create charts
01 minute 56 secondsDiscover quick methods for creating charts in Excel, saving time while producing effective visualizations.
Column or Bar charts
04 minutes 21 secondsLearn how to create and format column or bar charts, one of the most common chart types in Excel.
Formatting charts
03 minutes 37 secondsExplore the various formatting options for charts, including colors, fonts, and axis adjustments.
Line charts
02 minutes 13 secondsUnderstand how to create and use line charts to display trends over time.
Area charts
02 minutes 30 secondsLearn how to create area charts to emphasize the magnitude of change over a period.
Pie and Doughnut charts
03 minutes 47 secondsDiscover how to create pie and doughnut charts to represent parts of a whole.
Format AreaPlot or XY chart
07 minutes 33 secondsExplore formatting options for area plots and XY scatter charts, enhancing their visual impact.
Scatter or bubble charts
02 minutes 08 secondsLearn how to create scatter or bubble charts, useful for showing relationships between different data points.
Advanced Excel charts 6 lectures
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Introduction
52 secondsMove beyond basic charts and explore advanced charting techniques to create more sophisticated visualizations.
Frequency Distribution and Histograms
03 minutes 44 secondsLearn how to create frequency distribution charts and histograms to analyze data distributions.
Waterfall charts
01 minute 50 secondsDiscover how to create waterfall charts to visualize cumulative effects of sequentially introduced positive or negative values.
Hierarchy charts: sunburst and tree map
02 minutes 46 secondsExplore hierarchy charts like sunburst and tree map, ideal for showing part-to-whole relationships.
Combination charts
02 minutes 19 secondsLearn how to create combination charts, mixing different chart types to display diverse data sets.
Sparklines
04 minutes 58 secondsDiscover how to use sparklines, mini-charts within cells, to provide a visual summary of data trends.
Pivot Charts 1 lectures
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Pivot Charts
01 minute 49 secondsUnderstand how to create and use Pivot Charts, combining the analytical power of Pivot Tables with dynamic charting capabilities.
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Maps Chart above 2019 2 lectures
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Maps Chart
03 minutes 53 secondsLearn how to create maps charts in Excel, available in versions 2019 and above, to visualize geographic data.
3D Maps Chart
02 minutes 36 secondsDiscover how to create 3D maps charts, offering a more immersive way to view geographic data.
Business- Geo Charts 5 lectures
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Introduction
50 secondsGet introduced to Business-Geo charts in Excel, powerful tools for visualizing business data in a geographical context. This session provides an overview of how to create and utilize these charts to gain insights into regional performance, sales distribution, and other location-based data, helping you make informed business decisions.
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Stock charts
01 minute 56 secondsLearn how to create and interpret stock charts in Excel, ideal for tracking financial data, stock performance, and market trends over time. This session covers different types of stock charts, helping you visualize complex financial data with ease.
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Radar charts
01 minute 34 secondsDiscover how to use radar charts in Excel to compare multiple variables at once, often used for performance analysis and showcasing strengths and weaknesses across different categories. This session guides you through creating and customizing radar charts for effective data visualization.
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Surface Charts
01 minute 54 secondsExplore surface charts in Excel, which are used to find optimum combinations between two sets of data. This session teaches you how to create 3D surface charts, helping you visualize data in a way that reveals patterns and trends not easily seen in 2D charts.
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Heat maps
03 minutes 31 secondsUnderstand how to create heat maps in Excel to visualize data intensity, often used for highlighting variations across different variables. This session explains how to apply conditional formatting to create heat maps, making it easier to identify trends and patterns in your data.
Named Ranges 2 lectures
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Named Ranges
05 minutes 03 secondsLearn the concept of named ranges in Excel, which allows you to assign a meaningful name to a range of cells. This session covers how to create and manage named ranges, simplifying the process of writing formulas and improving the clarity and efficiency of your spreadsheets.
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Indirect Name Range Function
06 minutes 14 secondsDiscover the INDIRECT function in Excel, which allows you to reference named ranges dynamically. This session teaches you how to use INDIRECT to create flexible formulas that adapt to changes in your data, enhancing your ability to manage complex spreadsheets.
Import Data into Excel 2 lectures
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Indirect Name range Function
03 minutes 50 secondsLearn how to use the INDIRECT function in Excel to create dynamic references to named ranges. This session explores how INDIRECT can be leveraged to change the range of cells a formula refers to without manually adjusting the formula itself. This powerful feature allows for more flexible and dynamic spreadsheets, particularly useful in complex data models and reports where references need to be adaptable.
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Import Data from Website-Excel 2019 above
08 minutes 49 secondsLearn how to import data directly from websites into Excel, a feature available in Excel 2019 and later versions. This session guides you through the steps of pulling web data into your spreadsheets, making it easier to gather and analyze real-time information.
Advanced Excel 2 lectures
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Project: Sales forecast tracker
06 minutes 39 secondsApply your Excel skills to a practical project by creating a sales forecast tracker. This session walks you through designing and building a tracker that helps predict future sales based on historical data, providing valuable insights for business planning.
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Product Sale Tax invoice: Tax Calculations
04 minutes 38 secondsDevelop a product sale tax invoice in Excel, incorporating tax calculations to automate the billing process. This session covers the steps to create an invoice template that calculates taxes and totals accurately, streamlining your financial workflows.
What you'll learn
- To do easy and rapid calculations by mastering important Excel formulas like SUM, AVERAGE, IF, COUNTIF, and ROUND, among others.
- Learn formatting of text and other elements by cell formatting, conditional formatting, and data validation to ensure reliability and consistency.
- Summarize, analyze and visualize huge data sets with PivotTables and PivotCharts.
- Build engaging and effective interactive charts, including graphs, scatter plots, pie graphs, stock graphs, and geo-maps.
- Utilize advanced lookup functions like VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, and XLOOKUP to extract and match data out of huge datasets.
- Efficiently manage errors by knowing and troubleshooting #N/A, #VALUE#, and #REF# error causes for your correct results.
- Import and clean TXT, CSV, PDF, and Web data, transforming data into neat, structured formats ready for analysis.
- Automate repetitive tasks using macros and VBA to raise productivity and efficiency in data processing.
- Apply business and financial modelling techniques in budget planning, forecasting, and project estimation.
- Apply advanced Excel analysis namely What-If Analysis, Solver, and Scenario Manager for improved decision-making.
- Employ named ranges and indirect named range functions for easy management of formulas and structured references.
- Learn trend analysis and the art of data storytelling with dynamic reports and dashboards made with slicers and timelines.
- Acquire knowledge of Generative AI for automation and prediction of future trends.
- Work on practical exercises and real-life case studies in applying Excel concepts in business and data-driven scenarios.
- Reinforce learning via practice tests and quizzes to ensure self-confidence in using Excel at an advanced level.
Who Should Enrol
- Students who are into data analysis, research analysis, finance, and accounting can take up an advanced Excel course.
- Business professionals can use advanced Excel skills to be more productive and effective
- Professionals who want to polish up on data analysis skills.
- Analysts and managers trying to streamline workflows in Excel.
- Anyone excited about improved productivity and career prospects.
Requirement
- No prior technical knowledge
- Access to a computer with Microsoft Excel installed
- A desire to learn Microsoft Excel
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