Cell Referencing & Names
Understanding Relative References
Understanding Absolute References
Creating Mixed References
Applying References in Formulas
Understanding Named Ranges
Creating and Managing Named Ranges
Using Named Ranges for Clarity and Efficiency
Referencing Data Across Worksheets and Workbooks
Logical Formulas
Using IF for Conditional Logic
Combining Conditions with AND and OR
Reversing Logic with NOT
Working with XOR Logic
Building Decision-Based Formulas
Automating Responses Based on Criteria
VLookup
Understanding Lookup Concepts
Setting Up a VLOOKUP Formula
Exact Match vs Approximate Match
Troubleshooting Common VLOOKUP Errors
Improving Reliability with Absolute References
Data Validation
Understanding Data Validation
Restricting Data Entry by Type
Creating Drop Down Lists
Building Custom Validation Rules
Creating Input Messages and Error Alerts
Maintaining Data Integrity
Protecting Workbooks and Sheets
Understanding Workbook and Sheet Protection
Locking and Unlocking Cells
Protecting a Worksheet
Protecting a Workbook Structure
Applying Password Protection
Managing Permissions and Preventing Unauthorized Changes
Date and Time Functions
Working with Dates and Times in Excel
Converting Between Date and Time Formats
Calculating Durations
Using TODAY and NOW
Creating and Using Timestamps
Automating Time-Based Analysis
Nesting Functions
Understanding Nested Formulas
Planning a Nested Function
Nesting IF Statements
Combining Logical and Lookup Functions
Building Complex Formulas Step by Step
Testing and Troubleshooting Nested Functions
Conditional and Number Formatting
Understanding Conditional Formatting
Highlighting Values Using Rules
Visualising Trends with Data Bars and Colour Scales
Using Icon Sets for Quick Interpretation
Applying Number Formats for Readability
Formatting for Dates, Currency, Percentages, and Decimals
Creating Charts
Selecting the Right Chart Type
Creating Charts from Data
Customising Chart Elements
Adding Titles, Labels, and Legends
Formatting Axes and Series
Creating Professional-Quality Visuals
Creating Tables
Understanding Excel Tables
Creating a Table from Data
Applying Table Styles
Sorting and Filtering Table Data
Using Table Features for Analysis
Working with Table Formulas and Structured References
Creating Pivot Tables
Understanding PivotTables
Creating a PivotTable from Source Data
Arranging Fields (Rows, Columns, Values, Filters)
Filtering and Sorting PivotTable Results
Formatting PivotTables for Clarity
Refreshing and Updating PivotTables
Using PivotTables to Identify Trends and Insights
Custom Number Formatting
Understanding Custom Number Formats
Creating Custom Formats for Numbers
Formatting Currency, Percentages, and Large Values
Custom Date and Time Formats
Displaying Text with Numbers
Improving Clarity in Financial and Operational Reporting