Course Description
This hands-on course will expand your knowledge of using Microsoft® Excel, a powerful application for organizing and analyzing data. You will take your basic knowledge and master the skills needed to create tables, charts, graphics, workgroup collaborations, use financial and logical functions, use date and time functions and manage workbooks.
This course is set apart from any other Excel Course, as you will gain experience with our hands-on exercises that provide step-by-step instructions and prepare you to work with Excel in a business. In addition, the video tutorials offer more than just a demonstration; they provide many tips and tricks to use Excel effectively. You are also assigned to an instructor to help during the course and answer questions.
This course provides exceptional value! Join the hundreds of Canadians who have completed our Excel courses successfully and are working with Excel confidently.
Topics Covered
Excel Course 2 Topics:
- Excel Terminology
- Creating, Entering and Formatting Tables
- Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns in a Table
- Totalling and Sorting Data in a Table
- Using Auto Filter and Creating Custom Filters
- Converting a Table into a Range
- Creating, Moving and Resizing Charts
- Formatting Chart Layouts, Styles, Text, and Elements
- Changing Chart Types
- Customizing Axis
- Creating Advanced Charts: Pie, Maps, Funnels
- Moving Charts to Different Worksheets
- Saving Chart Templates
- Using and Customizing Sparklines
- Inserting Pictures, Shapes, Icons and 3D Models into a Worksheet
- Inserting WordArt and SmartArt
- Taking a Screenshot in Excel
- Inserting Simple and Complex Equations
- Introduction to Logical and Financial Functions
- Using IF, Nested IF and IFS Functions
- Using AND and OR Functions
- Using PMT, FV, and PV functions
- Using the Auto Calculate feature
- Introduction to Date and Time Functions
- Adding and Subtracting Dates
- Calculating Time Intervals
- Emailing a Workbook
- Converting Worksheets to Webpages
- Inserting Hyperlinks and Comments
- Creating, Editing and Using Workbook Templates
- Showing and Hiding Workbook Elements
- Creating a Workspace
- Comparing Workbooks Side by Side
- Saving Workbooks in Multiple File Formats
- Using Data Consolidation
- Excel Terminology
- Creating, Entering and Formatting Tables
- Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns in a Table
- Totalling and Sorting Data in a Table
- Using Auto Filter and Creating Custom Filters
- Converting a Table into a Range
- Creating, Moving and Resizing Charts
- Formatting Chart Layouts, Styles, Text, and Elements
- Changing Chart Types
- Customizing Axis
- Creating Advanced Charts: Pie, Maps, Funnels
- Moving Charts to Different Worksheets
- Saving Chart Templates
- Using and Customizing Sparklines
- Inserting Pictures, Shapes, Icons and 3D Models into a Worksheet
- Inserting WordArt and SmartArt
- Taking a Screenshot in Excel
- Inserting Simple and Complex Equations
- Introduction to Logical and Financial Functions
- Using IF, Nested IF and IFS Functions
- Using AND and OR Functions
- Using PMT, FV, and PV functions
- Using the Auto Calculate feature
- Introduction to Date and Time Functions
- Adding and Subtracting Dates
- Calculating Time Intervals
- Emailing a Workbook
- Converting Worksheets to Webpages
- Inserting Hyperlinks and Comments
- Creating, Editing and Using Workbook Templates
- Showing and Hiding Workbook Elements
- Creating a Workspace
- Comparing Workbooks Side by Side
- Saving Workbooks in Multiple File Formats
- Using Data Consolidation
The Course Includes:
- Getting Started Guide, Course Outline and Syllabus
- Assigned instructor for support and questions
- Excel Course 2 Manual (online to print)
- Excel Course 2 video tutorials
- Excel Course 2 exercises
- Excel Course 2 quizzes
- Access for three (3) consecutive months to course materials, 24/7, anytime from anywhere
- Final Exercise
- Certificate upon completion
Note: Students must have the Excel Program installed on their computer. Simply Training does not provide the Excel Program; system and equipment requirements are listed below.
Course Requirements & FAQ
What are the prerequisites?
Excel Course 2 is an intermediate-level course, and students must have completed Excel Course 1 or an equivalent basic Excel Course. We off an Excel Basic Equivalency Test for self-taught students.
Who should take this course?
Excel Course 2 is open to anyone who wants to take their Excel knowledge and skills to an intermediate level.
When can I get started?
Our courses are on-demand, and you can start anytime, today or when your schedule permits.
How do courses work?
Once registered, you receive a welcome email with your account login to access the course student’s page to get started. The course lessons are laid out in an easy step-by-step format, with a Getting Started Guide, a Course Outline and Syllabus. Lessons have materials of a manual, videos, exercises and a short check your knowledge quiz.
Where can I access the course from?
This course is online and can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere using a computer with an internet connection.
How long does the course take?
The Excel Course 2 is estimated at 20-course hours; the estimated time includes reading course materials, viewing videos, completing exercises and quizzes and completing the final exercise.
The course access is for three (3) months, and your login automatically expires on the assigned expiry date. You will complete the 20-course hours within three (3) months. Course completion is at the discretion of the registered student.
How Do the Video Tutorials Work?
The video tutorials are streamed and are accessed only from the course student’s page. Videos are easy to view; you can watch them multiple times to assist in learning at your pace.
Which Excel Programs does this course use and apply to?
You must have the Full Licensed Excel Program; Excel 2013, 2016, 2019 and Office 365.
Note: You cannot use any Excel “Free” or “Starter” Program Versions or “Web App” Excel programs for this course.
What are the Computer Requirements?
Windows computer with an internet connection, video player and an Excel licensed program. Mac Licensed Excel Programs are not compatible with the course content. We do not provide technical support for Mac users.
How do I contact the instructor for questions and support?
You are assigned an instructor to help you succeed in the course. You communicate with your instructor by email, phone or remote support as needed.
Do I Receive a Certificate?
A certificate is issued upon successfully completing course exercises, quizzes and the final exercise.
Do you provide verifiable hours for CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits?
Yes, we can provide students with a letter upon request.
How Do I Register?
To register for a course, the online process is easy.
- Select the course and the “Register” button on the page
- Read and accept the terms and conditions
- Step 1: Complete student’s registration
- Step 2: Complete the billing information
- Step 3: Fees and Payment (accepted payment types: Visa, MasterCard, and e-Transfer). We also have the option to select payment by phone. We do not accept American Express or Debit Cards.
- Step 4: Registration confirmation, review the information and submit the registration
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Note: We reserve the right to make changes without notice.