Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013
This hands-on course will teach you dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully-formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. You will also learn the secrets behind writing powerful mathematical formulas and discover how to use the function wizard to quickly and automatically calculate statistics, loan payments, future value, and more.
In addition, you will get tips on sorting and analyzing data, designing custom charts and graphs, creating three-dimensional workbooks, building links between files, endowing your worksheets with decision-making capabilities, and automating frequently-repeated tasks with macros and buttons. You will also learn Excel 2013 features, including Quick Analysis, Flash Fill, and new charting capabilities.
This is not a tutorial, but an in-depth class. By the time you’re done, you will be using this vital Office 2013 application like a pro.
Syllabus
- Lesson 1 – Excel Basics
- Lesson 2 – Creating a Worksheet
- Lesson 3 – Time-Savers
- Lesson 4 – Relative, Absolute, Mixed, and Circular References
- Lesson 5 – Three Dimensional Workbooks
- Lesson 6 – Sorting, Subtotaling, and Filtering
- Lesson 7 – Charting Basics
- Lesson 8 – Advanced Charting Techniques
- Lesson 9 – Excel’s Statistical Functions
- Lesson 10 – Financial Functions
- Lesson 11 – Worksheet Automation
- Lesson 12 – Mastering Excel’s IF Function
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course must be taken on a PC. It is not suitable for Macs.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
- Microsoft Excel 2013, Microsoft Office 2013 (Office Home and Student 2013, Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013, or Microsoft Office Home and Business 2013 (not included in enrollment).
- Note that the “Starter Version” and “Web App” versions of Microsoft Excel 2013 will not work with the full version of Excel taught in this course.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
<ul><li>6 Weeks Access</li>
<li>Course Code: ix8</li>
<li>Start Dates* Jan 12 | Feb 09 | Mar 16 | Apr 13 </li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul>
Chad Wambolt has spent his entire professional career in the finance field, working for both private and publicly-held companies with sales ranging from $500 million to $3 billion. He is a graduate of Boise State University, where he obtained his bachelor's degree in accounting. Through the course of his career, Wambolt became an expert user of Microsoft Excel. Since 1997, he has taught Excel to students of varying skill levels and helped organizations streamline internal processes.