Google Sheets Program with SkillSet Arena Certification

The Google Sheets Certification Program equips participants with the skills to master Google’s powerful cloud-based spreadsheet tool. This course covers everything from basic functions like data entry, formatting, and formulas to advanced features such as data analysis, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and collaborative tools. Learners will also explore automation techniques with Google Apps Script, enabling them to streamline workflows and improve productivity. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, participants gain confidence in managing complex data sets and creating dynamic reports. This certification is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their data management and analysis capabilities in a collaborative environment.

Program Duration:

• Upto 6 months instructor-led live online Classes.

Certification From SkillSet Arena:

• Successful participants will receive a Google Sheets Certification upon passing the final exam, which can be shared on LinkedIn and included in resumes.
• Certification can be verified through a unique number and shared on professional platforms.

Here are the Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Google Sheets

• Getting Started with Google Sheets, Overview of Google Sheets Interface, Creating, Opening, and Sharing Sheets, Navigating Menus and Toolbars.
• Basic Data Entry and Formatting, Entering Data and Basic Text Formatting, Working with Rows, Columns, and Cells, Number Formatting and Date Functions.
• Introduction to Formulas and Functions, Understanding Formulas in Google Sheets, Cell References: Absolute vs. Relative, Basic Functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT.
• Managing Sheets and Workbooks, Adding, Deleting, and Organizing Sheets, Protecting Sheets and Ranges, Printing Options and Page Setup.

Module 2: Intermediate Google Sheets Skills

• Data Management Techniques, Sorting and Filtering Data, Data Validation: Creating Drop-Down Lists
  Working with Multiple Sheets and Ranges.
• Advanced Formulas, Logical Functions: IF, AND, OR, SWITCH, Lookup Functions: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, Text Functions: CONCATENATE, SPLIT, TEXT.
• Conditional Formatting and Customization, Applying Conditional Formatting Rules, Using Custom Formulas for Conditional Formatting, Creating Custom Number Formats.
• Visualization with Charts and Graphs, Creating Basic Charts: Line, Bar, Pie, Customizing Chart Styles and Elements, Introduction to Spark-lines for Quick Data Insights.

Module 3: Advanced Google Sheets Techniques

• PivotTables and Data Analysis, Creating and Customizing PivotTables, Filtering and Slicing Data in PivotTables, Using Pivot Charts for Data Visualization.
• Advanced Data Functions, Query Function for Data Extraction and Manipulation, Array Formulas and Dynamic Ranges, Using IMPORTRANGE, IMPORTDATA, and IMPORTXML.
• Automation with Google Apps Script, Introduction to Google Apps Script, Recording Macros in Google Sheets, Writing Simple Scripts for Automation.
• Collaboration and Sharing, Real-Time Collaboration and Commenting, Managing Permissions and Access, Version History and Recovery.

Module 4: Google Sheets for Business Applications

• Financial Analysis and Budgeting Using Financial Functions: NPV, IRR, PMT, Building Financial Models in Google Sheets, Budget Tracking and Forecasting.
• Project Management, Creating Gantt Charts and Project Timelines, Task Management and Resource Allocation, Using Google Sheets for Risk Analysis.
• Data Visualization and Reporting, Creating Dashboards with Charts and Tables, Embedding Sheets and Charts in Google Slides, Sharing Reports with Google Data Studio.
• Integration with Google Workspace, Linking Sheets with Google Forms for Data Collection, Integrating Google Sheets with Google Calendar and Drive, Using Google Sheets Add-ons for Enhanced Functionality.

Module 5: Capstone Project

• Project Planning, Defining Project Objectives and Deliverables, Applying Google Sheets Skills to a Real-World Scenario, Designing and Developing a Comprehensive Workbook.
• Project Execution and Presentation, Executing the Project with Advanced Techniques, Presenting Your Project to Peers/Instructors, Incorporating Feedback and Finalizing the Project.

Final Certification Exam:

• Exam Format, Multiple Choice Questions on Key Google Sheets Concepts, Practical Tasks: Data Analysis, Formula Application, Chart Creation, Time Limit: 90-120 minutes.

Passing Criteria:

• A score of 80% or higher is required to pass and receive certification.

This Program is structured to build expertise in Google Sheets, with the final certification from SkillSet Arena serving as a validation of the learner’s skills. The inclusion of a capstone project ensures that participants can apply their knowledge in a practical, real-world context.