📊 Excel Mastery: Beginner to Advanced for Large Data & Automation
📌 Introduction
Microsoft Excel is the most widely used tool for data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence. This course is designed to help learners master Excel from basics to advanced features, including large dataset handling, Power Query, Power Pivot, automation with VBA, dashboards, and 2025 enhancements for professional data analysis, finance, and reporting tasks.
📘 Detailed Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction & Basics
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Overview of Excel interface, ribbons, and workbooks
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Data types: text, numbers, dates, boolean
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Basic operations: copy, paste, fill, formatting
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Workbook navigation and sheet management
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Keyboard shortcuts for efficiency
Module 2: Excel Formulas & Functions – Basic to Intermediate
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Arithmetic, logical, text, and date functions
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Lookup functions: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP
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Conditional functions: IF, IFS, SWITCH
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Named ranges and dynamic formulas
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Error handling functions: IFERROR, ISERROR
Module 3: Advanced Formulas & Dynamic Arrays
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Array formulas and spill functions (SEQUENCE, FILTER, UNIQUE, SORT)
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INDEX-MATCH combination for advanced lookups
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Nested formulas and multi-condition formulas
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Statistical functions: AVERAGEIFS, COUNTIFS, SUMIFS
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Text manipulation: LEFT, RIGHT, MID, CONCAT, TEXTJOIN
Module 4: Data Management & Large Dataset Handling
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Data validation and input restrictions
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Sorting and advanced filtering
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Conditional formatting with formulas
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Handling large datasets efficiently (100k+ rows)
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Freeze panes, split, group, and outline techniques
Module 5: Tables, Charts & Visualization
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Creating and formatting Excel tables
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Structured references in tables
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Pivot Tables: creation, customization, calculated fields
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Pivot Charts and dynamic visualizations
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Advanced charting: combo charts, waterfall, sparklines, dynamic charts
Module 6: Power Query & Data Transformation
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Importing data from multiple sources (CSV, SQL, Web, Excel)
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Cleaning, transforming, and shaping data
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Merging and appending queries
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Advanced transformations: pivot/unpivot, conditional columns
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Refreshing and automating queries
Module 7: Power Pivot & Data Modeling
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Introduction to Power Pivot
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Creating data models and relationships
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DAX basics: SUMX, CALCULATE, RELATED, FILTER
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Time intelligence functions
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Advanced KPIs and measures
Module 8: Automation with Macros & VBA
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Recording and running macros
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VBA fundamentals: variables, loops, conditionals
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Creating custom functions (UDFs)
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Automating repetitive tasks: data import, formatting, reports
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Error handling and debugging in VBA
Module 9: Dashboards & Business Intelligence
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Design principles for dashboards
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Interactive elements: slicers, timelines, drop-downs
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KPI visualization and performance tracking
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Combining Pivot Tables, charts, and formulas
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Exporting and sharing dashboards
Module 10: Collaboration, Security & Latest Features
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Sharing workbooks and co-authoring in Excel 365
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Version history, comments, and notes
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Protecting worksheets and workbooks
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Excel 2025 features: AI-assisted analysis, LAMBDA functions, natural language queries, data types integration
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Connecting Excel with Power BI and other cloud services
📌 Conclusion
This Excel Mastery course equips learners to handle large datasets, automate tasks, create dynamic dashboards, perform advanced analysis, and leverage the latest Excel 2025 features. Professionals can enhance efficiency, make data-driven decisions, and excel in analytics, finance, and reporting roles.
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