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Excel Program Advanced Level

An Interactive 4-Day Training Course

Excel Program Advanced Level

Excel Mastery: Advanced Techniques for Data Wizards

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Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
11 - 14 May 2026 Dammam $ 4,950
24 - 27 Aug 2026 London $ 4,950
16 - 19 Nov 2026 Riyadh $ 4,950

Introduction

Welcome to training course on Excel Program Advanced Level! This training course is designed to elevate your Excel skills to an advanced level, starting with mastering the interface and navigation to ensure efficient workflow. You'll delve into fundamental concepts like data entry, formatting, and cell referencing, laying a strong foundation for advanced operations. Explore a range of basic formulas and functions for data processing and analysis, coupled with dynamic chart and graph creation to visually represent your insights. As you progress, discover advanced techniques such as conditional formatting, data validation, and pivot tables, empowering you to handle complex datasets with ease. Throughout the training course, uncover invaluable tips and tricks to streamline your workflow and become a proficient Excel user.

This GLOMACS training course will highlight:

  • Excel interface and navigation essentials
  • Mastery of data entry, formatting, and cell referencing
  • Basic formulas and functions for data processing and analysis
  • Dynamic chart and graph creation for visual representation
  • Advanced techniques: conditional formatting, data validation, pivot tables
  • Tips and tricks for workflow optimization
  • Proficiency in Excel software usage

Objectives

The training course objectives for "Excel Program Advanced Level" are to:

  • Provide a comprehensive understanding of Excel's interface and navigation, enabling efficient work within the application.
  • Master basic concepts such as data entry, formatting, and cell referencing for effective data management.
  • Explore basic formulas and functions to process and analyze data, as well as create dynamic charts and graphs for visual representation.
  • Introduce advanced techniques including conditional formatting, data validation, and pivot tables to enhance data analysis capabilities.
  • Equip participants with tips and tricks to optimize workflow and become proficient users of Excel software.

Training Methodology

The training methodology for "Excel Program Advanced Level" training course employs a hands-on approach focused on practical application and interactive learning. Participants will engage in a combination of instructor-led demonstrations, guided exercises, and real-world examples to reinforce understanding and retention of concepts. Emphasis will be placed on active participation, allowing participants to directly apply newly acquired skills in Excel. Additionally, collaborative activities and discussions will facilitate knowledge sharing among participants, enhancing comprehension and problem-solving abilities. Throughout the training course, continuous feedback and support will be provided to ensure participants develop proficiency in advanced Excel techniques and become adept users of the software.

Organisational Impact

  • Defines Excel's interface and navigation to work efficiently within the application and master basic concepts such as data entry, formatting, and cell reference.
  • Explore basic formulas and functions for processing and analyzing data and creating dynamic charts and graphs to represent your data visually.
  • Learn about advanced techniques, including conditional formatting, data validation, and pivot tables. Moreover, you will discover tips and tricks to improve your workflow, and become a proficient user of EC software.

Personal Impact

Participating in "Excel Program Advanced Level" training course promises a transformative personal impact, empowering individuals to harness the full potential of Excel for data analysis and visualization. Through comprehensive training course, participants will not only enhance their proficiency in Excel's interface and navigation but also gain mastery over fundamental concepts like data entry and formatting. Delving deeper, they will explore advanced formulas, functions, and techniques such as conditional formatting, data validation, and pivot tables, equipping them with invaluable skills to manipulate and analyze data efficiently. Moreover, the discovery of various tips and tricks will streamline workflows and boost productivity, enabling participants to navigate Excel with confidence and precision, ultimately transforming them into proficient data wizards.

Who should Attend?

Professionals seeking to enhance their Excel skills and proficiency in data analysis and visualization should attend the training course on "Excel Program Advanced Level". This training course is ideal for individuals who already have a basic understanding of Excel's interface and functionalities and are eager to delve deeper into advanced techniques. Attendees may include analysts, data scientists, financial professionals, project managers, business consultants, and anyone involved in data-driven decision-making processes. Whether aiming to streamline workflows, improve data accuracy, or gain a competitive edge in their respective fields, participants will benefit from mastering the advanced features and functionalities covered in this training course.

Course Outline
Day 1

  • Introduction to Excel interface: Understanding ribbons, tabs, and menus for efficient navigation.
  • Mastering basic concepts: Data entry techniques, formatting options, and cell referencing methods.
  • Exploring basic formulas: Sum, Average, Count, and other essential functions for data processing.
  • Creating dynamic visualizations: Introduction to chart types and formatting options to represent data visually.
  • Hands-on practice: Applying basic formulas and creating simple charts to analyze sample datasets.
  • Introduction to advanced techniques: Understanding the importance of conditional formatting in data visualization.
  • Practical session: Implementing conditional formatting rules to highlight key data points in a dataset.
Day 2

  • Advanced formula techniques: Learning nested formulas, logical functions (IF, AND, OR), and array formulas for complex data analysis.
  • Exploring data validation: Setting data validation rules to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
  • Introduction to pivot tables: Understanding pivot table structure and how to create pivot tables from raw data.
  • Pivot table manipulation: Grouping data, applying filters, and performing calculations within pivot tables.
  • Advanced pivot table features: Using slicers, timelines, and calculated fields to enhance pivot table functionality.
  • Q&A session: Clarifying doubts and addressing challenges faced during pivot table analysis.
Day 3

  • Introduction to advanced charting techniques: Exploring advanced chart types such as combo charts, sparklines, and trendlines.
  • Data visualization best practices: Understanding design principles and choosing appropriate chart types for different data scenarios.
  • Conditional formatting mastery: Applying advanced conditional formatting rules based on complex criteria.
  • Data validation techniques: Creating custom error alerts and dropdown lists to improve data entry efficiency.
  • Advanced pivot table analysis: Using calculated fields and pivot table formulas to perform complex calculations.
  • Advanced data manipulation: Exploring techniques for data consolidation, data cleansing, and data transformation.
  • Practical exercises: Solving challenging data analysis tasks using a combination of advanced Excel techniques.
Day 4

  • Tips and tricks for workflow optimization: Exploring productivity hacks and shortcuts to speed up Excel tasks.
  • Advanced Excel functions: Learning advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, and SUMIFS for data analysis.
  • Automation with macros: Introduction to Excel macros and recording basic macros to automate repetitive tasks.
  • Error handling and troubleshooting: Understanding common errors in Excel formulas and techniques to debug them.
  • Customizing Excel: Exploring customization options to tailor Excel to specific user preferences and requirements.
  • Final project: Working on a comprehensive data analysis project incorporating all learned techniques.
  • Course review and certification: Reviewing key concepts covered throughout the training and awarding certificates to participants.
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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