This course is intended for learners with some experience using Microsoft Windows, who are seeking to build presentation skills with Microsoft Excel. To be successful in this course you should have an understanding of the basics of using a Windows-based computer. Experience with printing and using a web browser are an asset, but not required.
Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel
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Instructor: Microsoft
Sponsored by Syrian Youth Assembly
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You will learn how to create a spreadsheet, work with formulas and functions, make your spreadsheets look professional, and print a spreadsheet.
How to manage worksheets, workbooks, tables table data, data cells and ranges, and charts
How to perform operations by using formulas and functions
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this module, you will get started with some entry-level basics in Microsoft Excel. By getting to know Excel, what it does, its interface, and general layout and features. You will get to start creating workbooks and working with data. Before exploring how to modify workbooks, format data, apply layout and prepare to print.
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16 videos16 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will start working with Excel's core features: functions and formulas. You will learn how to implement and use formulas and functions with data in Excel. You will also learn how to use Sorting and Filtering tools, and define data sets by applying range names. Finally, you will explore an array of specialized, text, and logical functions that can boost your abilities in Excel.
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14 videos10 readings7 assignments
In this module, you will move on to how to organize and visualize data in Excel. You will learn all about tables and charts, how to create, format, and modify them to store organize and display data in the way that you need. You will also learn how to manage large workbooks. Finally, you will be introduced to analyzing data, using Excels pivot tables and slicers.
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16 videos14 readings6 assignments
In this module, you will have the opportunity to try out some of the Advanced features that Excel has to offer. These include customizing formulas, proofing, and interface options, as well as applying conditional formatting. How to customize, manage, enhance and automate large workbooks, and how to export data and use data sources.
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11 videos9 readings5 assignments2 discussion prompts
In this module, you will undertake a hands-on project with Microsoft Excel. In this project, you will use the knowledge and experience that you’ve gained from the previous modules by applying your spreadsheet skills to analyze and present sales data, before reviewing and leaving comments.
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Reviewed on Feb 5, 2023
The course Was Good, Especially The Male Instructor Teaching Was Awesome. The Only Problem I Think This Course Is That It Is Not Very Advance. Overall 8/10.
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022
Great course! It taught me many new aspects about Excel that I will be able to carry on to any position. I highly recommend this course!
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2022
Curso muy bien planificado y coordinado, en su contenido, ejemplos y evaluaciones de conocimientos. ExcelentesExcellent presenters/facilitators..
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