Syllabus

Level 1: Excel Basics

Duration: 10 Days

Part 1: Introduction to Microsoft Excel

  • Understanding the Excel interface
  • Workbook and worksheet basics
  • Navigating and selecting cells
  • Saving and opening files

Part 2: Data Entry and Formatting

  • Entering data into cells
  • Basic cell formatting (font, alignment, borders)
  • Using fill handles for quick data entry
  • Creating simple tables

Part 3: Basic Formulas and Functions

  • Introduction to Excel formulas
  • Basic mathematical operations (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT)
  • Relative and absolute cell references
  • AutoSum and AutoFill

Part 4: Intermediate Formulas and Functions

  • Using logical functions (IF, AND, OR)
  • Working with text functions (CONCATENATE, LEFT, RIGHT)
  • Date and time functions
  • Error handling with IFERROR

Part 5: Data Manipulation

  • Sorting and filtering data
  • Basic chart creation (column, pie, bar)
  • Introduction to data validation
  • Printing and page setup

part 6: Practical Exercises and Review

  • Real-world scenarios and problem-solving
  • Review of course topics
  • Q&A and open discussion

Duration: 15 Days

Part 1: Advanced Data Filtering

  • Advanced filter functions (FILTER, SORT, UNIQUE)
  • Working with data tables
  • Creating custom views

Part 2: Advanced Formulas for Data Analysis

  • Aggregate functions (SUBTOTAL, AGGREGATE)
  • Calculated columns and tables

Part 3: Advanced PivotTable Techniques

  • Slicers, timelines, and calculated fields
  • Building hierarchies in PivotTables
  • Advanced PivotTable data analysis

Part 4: Introduction to Dashboard Design

  • Understanding the importance of dashboards
  • Planning a dashboard project
  • Data visualization best practices

Part 5: Advanced Visualization Techniques

  • Advanced chart types (waterfall, Gantt, radar)
  • Heatmaps and conditional formatting
  • Custom visuals and graphics