Upcoming dates
| Dates | Where | Status | Seat | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23 2026 | Live Online 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT | Scheduled | $295 | |
| Oct 15 2026 | Live Online 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT | Scheduled | $295 | |
| Oct 22 2026 | Live Online 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT | Scheduled | $295 | |
| Nov 4 2026 | Live Online 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT | Scheduled | $295 | |
| Nov 12 2026 | Live Online 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT | Scheduled | $295 | |
| Nov 25 2026 | Live Online 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT | Scheduled | $295 | |
| Dec 16 2026 | Live Online 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT | Scheduled | $295 |
About this class
Clearly, you use Excel a lot in your role. Otherwise, you wouldn't be taking this course. By now, you're already familiar with Microsoft Excel 2019, its functions and formulas, a lot of the features and functionality, and its powerful data analysis tools. You are liked called upon to analyze and report on data frequently, work in collaboration with others to deliver actionable organizational intelligence, and keep and maintain workbooks for all manner of purposes. At this level of user and collaboration, you have also likely encountered your fair share of issues and challenges. You're too busy though, to waste time scouring over workbooks to resolve issues or to perform repetitive, monotonous tasks. You need to know how to get Excel to do more for you so you can focus on what's really important, staying ahead of the competition. That's exactly what this course aims to help you do.
This course builds upon the foundational and intermediate knowledge presented in the Excel 2019 Level 1 and Level 2 courses. to help you get the most of your Excel experience. The ability to collaborate with colleagues, automate complex or repetitive tasks, and use conditional tools to constructor and apply elaborate formulas and functions will put the full power of Excel right at your fingertips. The more you learn about how to get Excel to do the hard work for you, the more you'll be able to focus on getting the answers you need from the vast amounts of data your organization generates.
During this one-day, instructor-led course, students will explore advanced Excel concepts, including validating data and formula integrity, using formulas across files, work with text functions, use what-if scenarios, secure data use graphics in Excel, import and export Excel data. Students will also be introduced to the use of macros in automating processes
Features and functions in Office 365 and Office 2019 / 2016 are nearly identical. For this reason, users for all three versions (365, 2019 and 2016) attend the same class. The instructor will explain the few visual differences in the versions to you; just let the instructor know what version you are using.
What you'll be able to do
- Ensuring Data and Formula Integrity
- Using Formulas across Files
- Working with Text Functions
- What - If Scenarios
- Securing Data
- Graphics in Excel
- Import and Export Excel Data
- Introduction to Macros
Course outline
Module 1Ensuring Data and Formula Integrity
- Setting up Data Validation
- Validating Existing Data
- T roubleshooting Formulas
- Evaluating Formulas
- Adding Watches
Module 2Using Formulas across Files
- Arranging Files
- Building Formulas across Files
- Building Functions across Files
- Consolidating Data
- Linking Cells across Files
Module 3Working with Text Functions
- Combining Data from Cells
- Separating Data Into Cells
- Changing Case Using Functions
- Using Paste Special
Module 4What - If Scenarios
- Using Goal Seek
- Using Solver
- Creating a Data Table
- Using Scenarios
Module 5Securing Data
- Protecting Data on Sheets
- Protecting Workbook Structure
- Removing Protection
- Marking Files as Final
Module 6Graphics in Excel
- Adding Shapes and Icons to Excel Files
- Using Smartart
- Using Map Charts
- Screenshots in Excel
Module 7Import and Export Excel Data
- Importing from an External Database
- Export to a PDF
Module 8Introduction to Macros
- Recording a Macro
- Running a Macro
- Saving a Macro-Enabled File
Download the full outline (PDF)
Before you attend
Students should be familiar with basic and intermediate concepts of Microsoft Excel. This includes being able to build basic formulas and functions, charts, and pivot tables. Completion of the following courses or equivalent knowledge and skills is recommended: Microsoft Excel Level 1 Microsoft Excel Level 2
Run this for a team
Private cohorts run on your dates, at your site or online, with the labs pointed at your environment. Above about four people it usually costs less than buying seats.
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