Program Brief

With the huge amount of data that must be handled and analyzed every day, it is imperative that you learn how to use a flexible tool to handle equations and statistics professionally, and Microsoft Excel is the most popular tool for doing so. This training program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to organize, analyze and present data, by learning how to perform calculations, use functions, and manage workbooks efficiently and effectively.

Program Goals

At the end of the training program, the participant should be able to:

  • Get familiar with the Excel interface to learn how to use it easily.
  • Utilize formulas and functions to perform arithmetic operations accurately.
  • Managing more than one workbook at a time in a productive and efficient manner. Use templates proficiently and format worksheets appropriately.
Program Agenda
Module 1: Introduction to Excel
  • 1 Navigate the Excel User Interface

    • 2 Create and Save a Basic Workbook

      • 3 Enter Cell Data

        • 4 Use Excel Help

          Module 2: Performing Calculations
          • 1 Create Worksheet Formulas

            • 2 Insert Functions

              • 3 Reuse Formulas and Functions

                Module 3: Managing Workbooks
                • 1 Organize Worksheets

                  • 2 Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views

                    • 3 Manage Workbook Properties

                      Module 4: Modifying a Worksheet
                      • 1 Insert, Delete, and Adjust Cells.

                        • 2 Insert, Delete, and Adjust Columns and Rows.

                          • 3 Search for and Replace Data.

                            • 4 Use Proofing and Research Tools

                              Module 5: Formatting a Worksheet
                              • 1 Text Formats

                                • 2 Number Formats

                                  • 3 Align Cell Contents

                                    • 4 Apply Styles and Themes

                                      • 5 Apply Basic Conditional Formatting

                                        • 6 Create and Use Templates

                                          Module 6: Printing Workbooks
                                          • 1 Preview and Print a Workbook

                                            • 2 Set Up the Page Layout

                                              • 3 Configure Header and Footer

                                                Program Requirements

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                                                Program Path

                                                Names of the training programs that are integrated (enriched) with the training program:

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                                                Program Method
                                                • Lecture
                                                • Practical Implementation
                                                • Exercises and assignments
                                                Evaluation Method
                                                • Pre Exam
                                                • Post Exam
                                                Training Type
                                                • In Class Training
                                                • Online Training
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                                                • virginia Institute of Finance

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