This course is for intermediate users of Excel who would like to broaden their knowledge of useful and popular functions and formulae.
Aims
By the end of the course, you will be introduced to Basic Formulas, use Statistical & Logical functions, use Lookup & Reference Formulas, add Date & Time Formulas and learn about Efficiency Tips.
What you will learn
In particular you will be able to:
- Fix formulas using Absolute Cell References ($).
- Use logical functions, such as COUNTIF to count cells that meet a certain condition.
- Use HLOOKUP function to look up values in the top row of the table.
- Use the CONCATENATE Function to join separate fields, such as FirstName and LastName.
- Calculate the number of days between two dates.
Requirements
Delegates must be currently using Excel and must be comfortable creating basic formulas and functions in Excel, including the use of absolute and partial absolute cell references.
Timetable
Session 1
Formulas and Functions Basic: Use Cell References; Copy a Formula without changing Cell References; Transpose a Formula; Copy & Paste Values; Quick Calculations; Nesting Functions.
Session 2
Statistical and Logical Functions: COUNTIF, SUMIF, AVERAGE, IF, ISERROR, Nested IF.
Session 3
Lookup & Reference Formulas: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, MATCH & INDEX to Retrieve Data.
Session 4
Text Formulas: Change Case of Text, Join Text from Multiple Columns, Combine Text and Formatted Numbers, Convert Imported Text Format into Numbers, Break Imported Date Field into Individual Columns, Substitute Text, Extract a Name Field into Three Columns.
Session 5
Date and Time Formulas: Add a Number to Current Date to Get New Dates, Calculate a Period of Time Between Two dates, Perform Calculation with Time Fields.
Session 6
Array and Database Functions: Array Formulas, Calculate the Difference Between MAX and MIN Values in an Array, Find Value in List, Use Frequency Function to Count Responses, Analyse Data in a Database.
Session 7
Efficiency Tips: Reduce Formula Calculation Time, Enter Formulas Quickly by Shortening Sheet Names, Select & Protect Cells Containing Formulas, Reduce Data Entry Errors by using Data Validation, Display & Print Formula Syntax, Use Auditing Tools to check for Errors, Check Data by using Trace Precedents, Use Comments to Annotate worksheet.
The ‘Small Print’
The course will run from 10am to 4:45pm (light cold buffet 1pm to 1:45pm). Please be careful to arrive by 9.45am for registration and refreshments. The course will start precisely on time and it may not be possible to go back over material missed by late arrivals. If you arrive over 30 minutes late you may be asked to leave and attend another day.
