Excel 2007 Advanced Training in Calgary

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate Language: English

Duration: 1 Day Credits: 8

Course Delivery: Classroom/ Virtual Live/ On-Site

Course Overview:

Knowing how to use the advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2007 opens a completely new experience in using this spreadsheet program. The novice user tends to use Excel 2007 as a holding place for report data. They may know how to insert data and move columns around, but rarely go into the deeper functions that Excel 2007 offers.

This workshop will teach the participants the most common advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2007. The goal of this course is to get them familiar with these functions in a safe learning environment. Once it is completed, their familiarity and confidence in using the advanced feature of Excel 2007 will increase, making Excel 2007 a more useful tool for everyone at work or at home.

Target Audience:

Anybody who is interested in learning Excel 2007 Advanced

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, Individuals will be able to demonstrate their understanding of:

• SmartArt
• Inserting Objects
• Creating Charts
• Creating Pivot Tables
• Working with Pivot Tables
• Creating Pivot Charts
• Solving Formula Errors
• Using What-If Analysis
• Managing Your Data
• Grouping and Outlining Data

Prerequisites:

Basic Knowledge in Excel 2007

Course Materials:

Attendees will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.

Technical Requirements:

For eBooks:

Internet for downloading the eBook

Laptop, tablet, Smartphone, eReader (No Kindle)

Adobe DRM supported software (e.g. Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader)

eBook download and activation instructions

Agenda:

Module One: SmartArt

• Inserting SmartArt
• An Overview of the SmartArt Tabs
• Adding Text to the Diagram
• Resizing and Moving the Diagram
• Resetting the Diagram

Module Two: Inserting Objects

• About Contextual Tabs
• Adding Pictures from Your Computer
• Adding ClipArt
• Adding Text Boxes
• Drawing Shapes

Module Three: Creating Charts

• Inserting a Chart
• Overview of the Chart Tools Tabs
• Understanding the Parts of a Chart
• Changing the Chart Style
• Resizing and Moving the Chart

Module Four: Creating Pivot Tables

• Inserting a Pivot Table
• Overview of the Pivot Table Tools Tab
• Choosing Fields

Module Five: Working with Pivot Tables

• Changing the Data Displayed
• Applying a Style to Your Pivot Table
• Some Real-life Examples

Module Six: Creating Pivot Charts

• Creating a Pivot Chart from a Pivot Table
• Creating a Pivot Chart from Data

Module Seven: Solving Formula Errors

• Using Named Ranges
• Understanding Formula Errors
• Tracing Dependents and Precedents
• Using the Trace Errors Commands
• Evaluating Formulas

Module Eight: Using What-If Analysis

• Using Goal Seek
• Using the Scenario Manager
• Using a One Input Data Table
• Using a Two Input Data Table

Module Nine: Managing Your Data

• Transposing Data from Rows to Columns
• Using the Text to Columns Feature
• Checking for Duplicates
• Creating Data Validation Rules
• Consolidating Data

Module Ten: Grouping and Outlining Data

• Grouping Data
• Adding Subtotals
• Outlining Data
• Viewing Grouped and Outlined Data

Module Eleven: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Note:

However, catering to the demands of busy professionals, our virtual training programs are as effective as face-to-face learning. Reach us at info@academyforpros.com for dates and details of Instructor Led Live Virtual Session.

If you would like to get this course customized and delivered exclusively for your group, we have an On-Site Training Option you can reach us at info@academyforpros.com for more details about on-site or corporate training.