Microsoft Excel 2010 – Intermediate

Microsoft Excel
Course Length: 1 Day
Course Format: Instructor–Led
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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If seeking CPE Credit Hours, completion of this course earns:
8 CPE Credit Hours

Course Description

Course Objective: You will use advanced formulas and work with various tools to analyze data in spreadsheets. You will also organize table data, present data as charts, and enhance the look and appeal of workbooks by adding graphical objects.

Target Student: This course is meant for those desiring to gain advanced skill sets necessary for calculating data using functions and formulas, sorting and filtering data, using PivotTables and PivotCharts for analyzing data, and customizing workbooks

Prerequisites: Before starting this course, students are recommended to take the following CompuTrain course or have equivalent knowledge:

  • Microsoft® Office Excel® 2010: Introduction
Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Use advanced formulas.
  • Organize worksheet and table data using various techniques.
  • Create and modify charts.
  • Analyze data using PivotTables, Slicers, and PivotCharts.
  • Insert and modify graphic objects in a worksheet.
  • Customize and enhance workbooks and the Microsoft Office Excel environment
Course Content
Lesson 1: Calculating Data with Advanced Formulas
  • Apply Cell and Range Names
  • Calculate Data Across Worksheets
  • Use Specialized Functions
  • Analyze Data with Logical and Lookup Functions
Lesson 2: Organizing Worksheet and Table Data
  • Create and Modify Tables
  • Format Tables
  • Sort or Filter Data
  • Use Functions to Calculate Data
Lesson 3: Presenting Data Using Charts
  • Create a Chart
  • Modify Charts
  • Format Charts
Lesson 4: Analyzing Data Using PivotTables, Slicers, and PivotCharts
  • Create a PivotTable Report
  • Filter Data Using Slicers
  • Analyze Data Using PivotCharts
Lesson 5: Inserting Graphic Objects
  • Insert and Modify Pictures and ClipArt
  • Draw and Modify Shapes
  • Illustrate Workflow Using SmartArt Graphics
  • Layer and Group Graphic Objects
Lesson 6: Customizing and Enhancing the Excel Environment
  • Customize the Excel Environment
  • Customize Workbooks
  • Manage Themes
  • Create and Use Templates