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Microsoft Excel Level 2 (Intermediate)
(2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, 365)

What You'll Learn in Microsoft Excel Level 2 (Intermediate)

Course Length

6 hours (1 day)

Learning Objectives

  • Enter, edit, and format data to create workbooks
  • Work with Named Ranges
  • Use IF, OR, PMT, VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP functions
  • Display relationships between formulas and cells using formula auditing tools
  • Sort and filter data
  • Organize worksheet data with tables
  • Visualize data with charts

Target Student

This course is for individuals who are familiar with the basics of Excel and who wish to learn additional functions and tools to organize and analyze their data more fully.

Course Outline

Managing your data is a key to success in any business. Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet application used extensively worldwide for this purpose. Excel allows users to build and calculate formulas quickly, efficiently, and accurately. Excel’s database functions enable users to find, extract, and analyze valuable data to make effective business decisions.


In this course, you will create advanced formulas, utilize, and maintain database records, utilize Named Ranges in your formulas and visualize your data in Charts.


Section 1: Working with Range Names

What Are Range Names?

Apply Range Names Using the Name Box

Editing Range Names

Using Range Names in Formulas

 

Section 2: Using Specialized Functions

Function Categories

The Excel Function Reference

Function Syntax

Function Entry Dialog Boxes

Using Nested Functions

Automatic Workbook Calculations


Section 3: Analyzing Data with Logical and Lookup Functions 

The IF Function

The AND Function

The OR Function

The LOOKUP Function

The VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP Function

The XLOOKUP Function

 

Section 4: Using Financial Functions

The PMT Function

The FV Function

 

Section 5: Use Date Functions

The TODAY Function

The NOW Function

Serialize dates and times with functions

 

Section 6: Auditing Worksheets

The Trace Cells Feature

Show and Hide Formulas

Resolve Errors in Formulas

Using the Watch Window

 

Section 7: Organizing Worksheet Data with Tables

What Are Tables?

Table Components

The Create Table Dialog Box

The Table Tools – Design Contextual Tab

Table Styles

Customize Row Display

Table Modification Options

 

Section 8: Sorting and Filtering Data

The Difference Between Sorting and Filtering

Sorting Data

Filtering Data with Autofilters

Creating Advanced Filters

Filter Operators

Removing Duplicate Values

 

Section 9: Using Subtotal and Database Functions to Calculate Data

SUBTOTAL Functions

The Subtotal Dialog Box

 

Section 10: Visualizing Data with Charts

Section 10.1: Inserting Charts 

Chart Types

Create Charts

Chart Insertion Methods

Resizing and Moving the Chart

Adding Additional Data

Switching Between Rows and Columns

 

Section 10.2: Modifying and Formatting Charts

Chart Elements

The Chart Tools Contextual Tabs

Format the Chart with a Style

Add a Legend to the Chart

Add Data Labels to Charts

Create Custom Chart Templates

 

Section 11: Managing Themes

About Themes

Customize Themes

 

Section 12: Adding Trendlines

Types of Trendlines

Add a Trendline

Format a Trendline

 

Section 13: Create Sparklines

What is a Sparkline?

Types of Sparklines

The Sparkline Tools – Design Tab

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Delivered by Great Canadian Training

Microsoft Excel Level 2 (Intermediate)

Upcoming Classes

All Public classes are held online
with a live instructor
Dates Price Qty
January 9-10, 2025
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
$295.00 Online
January 20, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$295.00 Online
February 11, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$295.00 Online
February 21, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$295.00 Online
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All of our courses include

PDF Reference Guide

Want a summary of what you’ve learned? Save paper and use your PDF Reference Guide, accessible on any of your devices.


Certificate of Completion

Boost your credentials with a Certificate of Completion, confirming the skills you’ve acquired with us.


24/7 After-Training Support

Receive a 30-day after-training support voucher, offering assistance as you apply your new skills on the job. Need help with a specific step? We’re here to provide extra support and clarity even after you’ve left the class!


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Printed Reference Guide

While we love technology, we understand that there is something about having a paper copy. Add a printed reference guide to your training, which we will have shipped to your location.


Extended After-Training Support

Extend your support beyond the standard 30 days for ongoing assistance.


Upskilling

You’ve learned how to effectively and efficiently use Microsoft Excel Level 2 (Intermediate) - now you can stay up to date! Book your Upskilling Workshop now and save for when you want to fill in the gaps and explore Microsoft’s latest tools and features.


Can I customize my course?
OF COURSE!

Customized to meet your unique needs

We can customize your training to fit your exact needs, whether it's making small adjustments or creating entirely new courses. From setting specific objectives and including your own files to addressing unique challenges, we're here to help. We can even tailor the training to align more closely with how you work and to fit perfectly into your schedule. Our goal is to provide training that's as unique as your goals.


Use your own files instead of our exercise files

You can opt to use your working files in your private training sessions (instead of our standard exercise files). This allows you to see how the lessons apply directly to your day-to-day role and get work done while you train—a true win-win!


Access to your recorded session for 60 days

You can request your private session be recorded. You can have access for 60 days to revisit what you’ve learned.