FUNCTIONS & FORMULAS IN EXCEL - AideraAidera

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What you'll learn

  • By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Use array formulas to simplify complex calculations in Excel and work with large datasets more efficiently.
  • Identify and count unique values in large datasets with ease.
  • Count errors in a dataset and pinpoint the type of errors present.
  • Apply "or" criteria in calculations, such as counting or summing data when multiple conditions are met.
  • Analyze text data by finding the most frequently occurring words or phrases.
  • Sum every nth row in a dataset, such as summing weekly or monthly data based on row intervals.
  • Sum the largest values in a dataset using advanced array formulas to find key insights.
  • Handle errors in data effectively, such as using array formulas to sum values in the presence of errors.
  • Solve systems of linear equations using Excel to model and find solutions to planning and design problems.

Who is this course for

  • This course is ideal for:
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel users who want to enhance their formula and data analysis skills.
  • Data analysts, business analysts, financial professionals, or anyone who works with large datasets and needs to perform complex calculations in Excel.
  • Students, researchers, and professionals who want to apply mathematical and statistical techniques using Excel to solve real-world problems.
  • Anyone who seeks to gain a deeper understanding of ExcelÕs advanced formula capabilities, including array formulas, for more efficient data management and analysis.

Course content

  • Array formulas
  • Count errors
  • Count unique values
  • Count with or criteria
  • Sum every nth row
  • Sum largest numbers
  • Sum range with errors
  • Sum with or criteria
  • Most frequently occurring word
  • System of linear equations

  • Cell references
  • How to copy a formula
  • Using hyperlinks
  • Absolute references
  • Adding a column
  • External references
  • Address

  • Count & sum functions
  • Countif function
  • Running totals
  • Sumif function
  • Count characters
  • SUM function
  • Count blank and nonblank cells
  • Not equal to
  • Count cells with text
  • Sumproduct

  • Date & time functions
  • Today's date function
  • Date & time formats
  • Last day of the month

  • Logical functions
  • Comparison operators
  • Or function
  • IFS function
  • Contains specific text
  • Switch
  • If cell is blank
  • Absolute value

  • Lookup & reference functions
  • Vlookup functions

  • Rounding function
  • Reducing decimals

  • Average functions
  • Rank Function

  • Text functions
  • Counting words
  • Text to columns
  • Find
  • Search
  • Change case
  • Remove spaces
  • Compare text
  • Substitute vs replace
  • Text
  • Concatenate
  • Substring

Requirements

  • Intermediate knowledge of Excel is recommended, including familiarity with basic functions, formulas, and ExcelÕs general interface.
  • Basic understanding of data analysis concepts and Excel's general functionalities (e.g., SUM, COUNTIF, etc.).
  • A computer with Microsoft Excel installed (preferably Office 365 or Excel 2016 and beyond) is required for this course.