Macquarie University

Excel Skills for Business: Advanced

Nicky Bull
Professor Yvonne Breyer
Assoc Prof Prashan S. M. Karunaratne

Instructors: Nicky Bull

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(6,164 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
Flexible schedule
2 weeks at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
95%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Master advanced Excel formulas and lookup functions for efficient data handling

  • Clean and prepare complex data for robust analysis using Microsoft Excel

  • Apply financial functions and date formulas for business calculations and reporting

  • Design and build professional, interactive dashboards in Excel for business intelligence

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There are 7 modules in this course

As an intermediate Excel user, you've mastered the basics. This first module of the Advanced Excel course focuses on creating and maintaining accurate, flexible, and user-friendly spreadsheets. You will learn to design auditable spreadsheets, construct transparent calculations, create intuitive navigation, and apply professional formatting. This ensures your Excel work is robust and easy to understand. Tip: Pay close attention to consistency in design for maximum impact!

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7 videos7 readings5 assignments

Microsoft Excel often requires complex analysis on large datasets. This becomes much easier with array formulas, which perform multiple calculations simultaneously and ensure spreadsheet accuracy. This module covers the effective use of array formulas, teaching you how to build and apply them. You'll gain powerful tools for advanced data analysis. Tip: Experiment with array formulas on small, controlled datasets to understand their logic before applying them to larger projects.

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7 videos2 readings5 assignments

Ever been handed a messy spreadsheet? This module focuses on essential data cleaning and preparation techniques in Excel. You will learn to use dynamic and automated fixes, clean raw data, and automate these processes through functions to ensure data remains clean. We'll cover fixing dates, replacing blanks, and removing unwanted characters to build efficient, lasting solutions. Clean data is the foundation for reliable data analysis! Tip: Always make a backup before you start cleaning!

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7 videos2 readings7 assignments

This module introduces essential financial functions into your Microsoft Excel knowledge base. Financial functions are widely used in businesses, and Excel offers powerful tools to assist you. You will learn to apply date formulas in calculations, create detailed loan schedules using financial functions, and effectively use depreciation functions. This will significantly enhance your financial analysis capabilities. Tip: Understand the inputs required for each financial function to ensure accurate results.

What's included

7 videos2 readings6 assignments

It's a great idea to make your spreadsheets (and work!) more automated. Automated lookups in Microsoft Excel can make your tasks fast and efficient. This module builds on your array capabilities, exploring functions like INDIRECT, ADDRESS, OFFSET, and INDEX to create dynamic lookup ranges. You'll learn to streamline your data retrieval, saving valuable time and boosting your productivity. Tip: Practice each function with small datasets first!

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6 videos2 readings4 assignments

To bring it all together, this module guides you through building a professional dashboard in Excel. Data is meaningless unless it tells a story and provides business intelligence. You will learn to set up a dashboard, visualize data with graphs and charts, create robust data models, and add interactivity. This empowers you to transform raw data into actionable insights. Tip: Focus on your audience's needs when designing your dashboard!

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Nicky Bull
Macquarie University
26 Courses1,547,134 learners
Professor Yvonne Breyer
Macquarie University
24 Courses1,366,944 learners
Assoc Prof Prashan S. M. Karunaratne
28 Courses1,579,219 learners

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