Online Excel
Workshop
Syllabus
Welcome to this comprehensive online Excel workshop! This
syllabus outlines the modules and topics we will cover during
the session. Our goal is to equip you with the skills to
effectively manage data and create insightful reports using
Microsoft Excel. Prepare to unlock the power of Excel and take
your data analysis abilities to the next level.
Module 1: Introduction to Excel (1
hour)
Workbook and Worksheet Ribbon, Tabs, and Toolbar
A workbook contains one or more
worksheets, which are individual The ribbon at the top of the Excel
sheets within the workbook. You can window contains various tabs with
use multiple worksheets to organize different groups of commands. Each
different types of data or create tab represents a specific category, like
separate reports. Home, Insert, or Data.
Navigation and Shortcuts
You can navigate through cells using the arrow keys, scroll bars, or by clicking on the
cell you want to select. Shortcuts like Ctrl + C (copy), Ctrl + V (paste), and Ctrl + Z
(undo) can save you time.
1.1: Getting Started with Excel
1 Interface Overview 2 Workbook and Worksheet
Familiarize yourself with the Excel interface, Fundamentals
including the ribbon, tabs, and quick access Understand the concept of a workbook and a
toolbar. Learn how to customize these worksheet, how they are organized, and how
elements to suit your preferences. to create new ones.
3 Basic Navigation 4 Shortcuts
Master basic navigation techniques, including Explore common keyboard shortcuts, such as
moving between cells, selecting multiple cells, those for selecting cells, copying and pasting
and using the scroll bars. data, and undoing actions.
1.2: Basic Functions and Formulas
Understanding Cells Basic Functions Cell References
Learn how to identify cells using Explore fundamental functions Learn the different types of cell
their row and column like SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, and references (relative, absolute,
references (e.g., A1, B2). MAX to perform calculations on mixed) and how they affect
Understand how cells store data. Understand how to use formulas when you copy them
data, including numbers, text, these functions in formulas to to other cells.
and formulas. calculate totals, averages,
minimum values, and maximum
values within a range of cells.
Module 2: Data Management
Data Formatting Data Cleaning Data Visualization Pivot Tables &
Learn to format data to Master techniques to Explore various chart Charts
enhance readability and clean and prepare data types in Excel, such as Learn how to create
clarity, including for analysis, including bar charts, line charts, pivot tables and charts
applying number removing duplicates, pie charts, and scatter to summarize and
formats, alignment, correcting errors, and plots, to present data analyze large datasets,
fonts, and colors. filling in missing values. visually and effectively. uncovering patterns
and trends in your data.
Data Formatting and Cleaning
Formatting
Use data formatting to improve the presentation and readability of your
data. Learn to apply number formats, currency formats, date formats,
and more.
Data Validation
Use data validation to ensure the accuracy and consistency of data
entered into your spreadsheets. You can set rules to restrict data types,
limit ranges, or prevent duplicates.
Cleaning
Data cleaning is essential for accurate analysis. Learn techniques to
remove duplicates, correct errors, and fill in missing values.
Data Visualization
Chart Type Use Case
Bar Chart Comparing values across categories
Line Chart Showing trends over time
Pie Chart Illustrating proportions of a whole
Scatter Plot Identifying relationships between variables
Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts
Pivot Table Creation Filtering & Slicing
Learn how to create pivot tables from your data. Use filters and slicers to refine the pivot table and
Select the data range, choose the fields you want pivot chart. These tools allow you to focus on
to analyze, and create a summary of your data. specific data subsets.
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Pivot Chart
Create a pivot chart from a pivot table to visualize
the data. Select different chart types to effectively
present your analysis.
Advanced Excel Formulas and Functions
IF Function Lookup Functions Nested Formulas
The IF function is a powerful tool Lookup functions, such as Learn how to create complex
for conditional calculations. Learn VLOOKUP and INDEX/MATCH, are formulas by nesting functions
how to use this function to check valuable for finding specific values within each other. This allows you
conditions and perform actions within a dataset based on a to perform multiple calculations in
based on the results. criteria. Learn how to use these a single formula.
functions for efficient data
retrieval.
