Intermediate Excel

This course develops many of the features of Microsoft Excel. We will look at the most useful elements, including formulas and functions, using Excel as a database and sharing text and data with other applications. Everything will be explained in straightforward terms. It is also an opportunity to iron out any bad habits that you may have picked up.

No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available.

Lunch provided: For full day training courses a sandwich lunch with crisps and cakes will be provided. Hot drinks and bottle water will be provided but please bring snacks with you at present.

Course Content:
Review
Brief review of general Excel principles:
Arithmetic formulas Looking at +, -, * & /
Brackets
BODMAS
Advanced AutoSum
Unusual ranges
Auto-Average/Max/Min/Count
AutoFill
Building Functions
Using the Paste Function dialog
Basic functions
Functions with one argument:
Statistical functions
Absolutes
When/how to use absolute references
Formulas and Functions between Sheets and Workbooks
Summarising data from multiple sheets
Linking workbooks
Advanced Functions
Functions with more than one argument e.g. the IF Function
Named Ranges
Naming ranges
Navigating using named ranges
Using named ranges in formulas
Natural language formulas
Excel as a Database
Sorting your data
Filtering a list
Useful database features
Good Working Practice
Copy and Paste
Using the Windows clipboard
Paste-Special
Linking to other files and applications.
Replacing formulas with data
The Drawing Tools
Auto shapes
Layers
Rotation
Alignment
Grouping
An explanation of different versions

Course costs: £77 – £99 per person

For more details or any enquiries, please contact us on carrowbreck@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk