Excel Level 2 - Virtual

Course Overview

Improve your Excel skills to develop more complex workbooks.

This course equips the user with a proficient knowledge of Excel, covering a wide range of commands and the production of high quality graphics and documents. The day commences with a brief review of commands covered in the Level 1 course, followed by an in-depth look at enhancing spreadsheets using multiple worksheets, database capabilities, split screens, other 'functions' and advanced charting.

This is a VIRTUAL course.

This is a one-day course running from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Training is hands-on and tutor-led.
We provide a comprehensive training manual and certification.
This course can be run as a company specific option.

• Course Content

  General Review

  General review of existing knowledge and the
  commands covered in the Level 1 course.
  
  

  Multiple Worksheets

  Creating multiple worksheets; moving between
  sheets; deleting sheets; using 3D formulae; typing,
  pointing and pasting links.

  Advanced Charting

  Editing charts; selecting chart elements; using chart
  options. Sparklines.
  

  Simple Functions

  Including the IF and VLOOKUP functions.
  

  Naming Cells

  Defining names using the Name box.
  
  

  Excel as a Database

  Including database definition; data forms; sorting and
  filtering data; sub-totals and pivot tables.
  
  

  Protecting Data

  Protecting data and using passwords.
  
  

  The Excel Environment

  Showing split screens and titles.
  
  

  Cell References

  Working with absolute and relative cell references.

• Prerequisites

  Attendees will gain the maximum benefit if they have attended our Level 1 course, or are familiar with creating basic spreadsheets and using simple functions.
  
  Delegates will need a PC / laptop with a reliable internet connection and audio and video capability.

• Qualification

  This course covers material from the standard European Computer Driving Licence (Module 4, contributes to an ITQ level 2 / ECDL Extra qualification and the Microsoft Office Specialist Core Excel syllabus.

• What Next?

  Excel Functions
  Developing formulas for calculations you want to make in Excel can be tedious and complicated. Excel has an entire library of functions or predefined formulas that you can use. There are hundreds of functions in Excel that allow you to format text, reference cells, calculate financial rates, look up information and more.
  
  
  Excel Level 3
  Gain an in depth knowledge of data analysis, learn how to audit your spreadsheet and use advanced features such as templates and macros.