Mastering Spreadsheets for Business and Career Advancement

Unlock the power of spreadsheets to streamline your workflow, analyze data, and enhance decision-making processes in a business setting. Our comprehensive course provides in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with various spreadsheet functions, designed to equip you with the essential skills needed in the modern workplace.

Course Competencies

1. Creating Effective Spreadsheets

• Define Terminology

  Understand and define key terms related to spreadsheet usage.

• Prepare List of Terms with Definitions

  Compile a glossary of spreadsheet-related terminology.

• Describe the Use of Spreadsheets in Business

  Explore how spreadsheets can be leveraged in business scenarios.

• Construct a List of Relevant Documents

  Create and manage business documents using spreadsheet software.

• Ensure Data Integrity

  Implement strategies to maintain data accuracy and consistency.

• Create and Modify Data and Change Formats

  Learn to enter, edit, and format data effectively.

2. Data Entry and Worksheet Management

• Enter Multiple Lines of Text within a Cell
• Use Different Types of Date and Number Formats
• Insert Data Using Autofill
• Modify the Sizes of Cells and Ranges

3. Spreadsheet Navigation and Manipulation

• Insert, Delete, Rename, Move, and Copy Worksheets
• Change Worksheet Views

4. Formatting and Customization Techniques

• Apply Font Styles and Colors
• Set a Background Image
• Rotate and Align Cell Content
• Merge Cells and Use Format Painter
• Change Workbook Themes and Apply Styles

5. Table Management and Conditional Formatting

• Create and Format Tables
• Use Conditional Formatting to Change Cell Appearances Based on Value

6. Advanced Worksheet Formatting and Printing

• Define Print Areas and Insert Page Breaks
• Add Print Titles, Headers, and Footers

7. Mastering Formulas and Functions

• Define Terminology and Prepare Term Lists
• Create and Use Cell References in Formulas
• Work with Advanced Functions like IF, DATE, PMT Functions
• Use Nested Functions Efficiently

8. Charts and Graphics

• Create Different Types of Charts (Embedded, Pie, Line, Bar, 3-D, XY Scatter)
• Format and Edit Chart Elements
• Create Combination Charts
• Insert and Manipulate Shapes within Charts

9. Tables, PivotTables, and PivotCharts

• Define Table and PivotTable Terminology
• Plan Structured Data Ranges and Create Data Definition Tables
• Manage Tables: Add, Edit, Delete Records, Sort, Filter Data
• Use Subtotal and Total Lines in Tables
• Create and Manage PivotTables and PivotCharts

10. Managing Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks

• Create and Manage Worksheet Groups
• Link Workbooks, Create External References
• Create Workspaces, Hyperlinks, and Templates
• Save Workbooks as Web Pages

11. Advanced Functions, Conditional Formatting, and Filtering

• Use Logical Functions, Lookup Tables, and Functions
• Check for Data Entry Errors with Conditional Formatting
• Summarize Data Conditionally with Functions
• Apply Advanced Filtering Techniques

12. Worksheet Application Development

• Define Terminology and Name Cells and Ranges
• Ensure Data Accuracy with Validation Rules
• Protect Worksheets and Workbooks
• Create and Use Macros

13. Financial Analysis

• Evaluate Investment Options, Work with Loans and Mortgages
• Project Future Income and Expenses
• Calculate Different Types of Depreciation
• Perform Advanced Calculations including Time Value of Money, Net Present Value
• Audit Workbooks