Macquarie University
Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II
Macquarie University

Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II

Nicky Bull
Dr Prashan S. M. Karunaratne
Professor Yvonne Breyer

Instructors: Nicky Bull

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(8,193 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 28 hours
Learn at your own pace
96%
Most learners liked this course

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There are 7 modules in this course

We kick off this course with data validation and conditional formatting. This module takes you through creating and applying data validation, as well as working with formulas in data validation. This is followed by basic and advanced conditional formatting.

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8 videos6 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt

Excel has several logical functions and this module explores some of them. Start by learning the concept of conditional logic in formulas, followed by how to conduct logic tests and use conditional operations, to your benefit. We will also look at nested IF functions to evaluate data.

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8 videos2 readings7 assignments

How do you find information from different parts of a workbook? This module introduces you to functions like CHOOSE, VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH and other dynamic lookups to find and display data from several sources.

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8 videos2 readings7 assignments

If you are worried that errors have crept into your worksheet, this module will show you how to check for errors, trace precedents and dependents, resolve circular references, and finally, protect your worksheets and workbooks from further harm.

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8 videos2 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt

This module is all about data modelling. Learn to model different scenarios based on input, assumptions and/or outcomes. Also learn the use of functionalities like Goal Seek, Data Tables and the Scenario Manager to make your models more robust.

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8 videos2 readings7 assignments

We all love a bit of automation, and this module teaches you just that. By the time you have completed this module, you will be able to identify the uses of macros, as well as create, edit and manage them to increase your efficiency.

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8 videos2 readings7 assignments

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4.8 (1,590 ratings)
Nicky Bull
Macquarie University
25 Courses1,343,912 learners
Dr Prashan S. M. Karunaratne
Macquarie University
28 Courses1,351,564 learners
Professor Yvonne Breyer
Macquarie University
24 Courses1,203,165 learners

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