Advanced Excel

Advanced Formulas and Functions

• Review of basic functions (SUM, AVERAGE, etc.)
• IF, AND, OR functions for logical operations
• Lookup functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH)
• Text functions (CONCATENATE, LEFT, RIGHT, MID)
• Date and time functions (TODAY, NOW, DATE, TIME)
• Array formulas for advanced calculations

Data Analysis Tools

• Sorting and filtering data
• PivotTables for summarizing and analyzing data
• PivotCharts for visualizing PivotTable data
• Data validation for controlling input
• What-if analysis with scenarios and Goal Seek
• Solver tool for optimization problems

Advanced Data Management

• Data consolidation for combining multiple datasets
• Text-to-columns for splitting data into separate columns
• Data cleaning techniques (removing duplicates, correcting errors)
• Using Power Query for data transformation and cleaning
• Data tables for performing multiple calculations based on different input values

Macros and Automation

• Introduction to macros 
• Recording and editing macros
• Creating custom functions 
• Automating repetitive tasks with macros

Advanced Charting and Visualization

• Customizing charts (titles, axes, legends)
• Using combo charts to display multiple data series
• Sparklines for displaying trends within cells
• Conditional formatting for visual data analysis
• Advanced chart types (waterfall, radar, bubble)

Collaborative Tools and Sharing

• Sharing workbooks and worksheets
• Protecting worksheets and workbooks
• Tracking changes and comments
• Using Excel in conjunction with other Office applications (Word, PowerPoint)
• Integration with cloud storage and collaboration platforms

Advanced Techniques and Tips

• Working with large datasets efficiently
• Keyboard shortcuts for improved productivity
• Using Excel on mobile devices
• Best practices for organizing and structuring workbooks
• Tips for troubleshooting and optimizing Excel performance