Objectives
• Recall how to work with the charting tools in Excel and understand conditional formatting.
• Indicate the benefits of using the Data Toolpak and such tools as descriptive statistics and regression analysis.
• Identify ways to create complex powerful formulas using advanced functions available from the Excel Function Library.
• Recall four benefits of using Excel tables and understand ways that tables are helpful, and
• Recognize ways to work with PivotTables to summarize and present information and understand some of the many PivotTable features.
Major Topics
This session is taught using a Hands-On methodology. We provide practice files that tie to the examples in the course materials so participants can undertake all the steps in unison with the instructor for a greatly improved learning experience. The topics discussed in this session include:
• Using Excel for graphical output and dashboard reporting.
• Data tools and the Data Analysis ToolPak.
• Advanced functions and complex formulas.
• Working with Excel tables and PivotTables.
Prerequisite
An understanding of Excel conventions.
