Microsoft Excel Program with SkillSet Arena Certification

The Microsoft Excel Program is a comprehensive course designed to take users from beginner to advanced proficiency in Excel. Participants will learn essential skills such as data entry, formula creation, and spreadsheet formatting, as well as more advanced techniques like pivot tables, data analysis, and automation with macros. The program covers practical applications for tasks such as financial modeling, reporting, and data visualization, equipping learners to efficiently manage and analyze large datasets. Ideal for professionals across industries, this course empowers users to leverage Excel’s powerful features for improved productivity, decision-making, and overall business performance.

Program Duration:

• Upto 6 months instructor-led live online Classes..

Certification From SkillSet Arena:

• Upon successful completion of the final exam, participants will receive a Certificate of Excel Proficiency which can be shared on LinkedIn and added to resumes.
• Certificates can be verified through a unique certification number and shared on professional platforms

Here are the Modules:

Module 1: Excel Essentials

• Introduction to Excel, Overview of Excel Interface, Workbook and Worksheet Basics, Saving and Managing Workbooks.
• Basic Data Entry and Formatting, Entering Data and Basic Text Functions
  Formatting Cells, Rows, and Columns, Using Basic Math Functions (SUM, AVERAGE).
• Introduction to Formulas and Functions, Understanding Formulas, Cell Referencing: Absolute, Relative, and Mixed, Basic Functions: COUNT, COUNTA, COUNTIF.
• Managing Workbooks and Worksheets, Inserting, Deleting, and Renaming Sheets, Grouping and Ungrouping Worksheets, Printing Options and Page Setup.
  

Module 2: Intermediate Excel Skills

• Working with Data, Sorting and Filtering Data, Removing Duplicates, Using Text to Columns and Flash Fill.
• Advanced Formulas, Logical Functions: IF, AND, OR, NOT, Lookup Functions: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Text Functions: CONCATENATE, TEXT, FIND, LEFT, RIGHT.
• Data Validation and Conditional Formatting, Setting Up Data Validation Rules, Creating Drop-Down Lists, Applying Conditional Formatting for Dynamic Insights.
• Introduction to Charts and Graphs, Creating Basic Charts: Column, Bar, Line, Pie, Customizing Chart Elements and Styles, Using Spark-lines for Data Trends.

Module 3: Advanced Excel Techniques

• PivotTables and Pivot Charts, Creating and Customizing PivotTables, Using Slicers and Timelines, Building and Customizing PivotChart.
• Advanced Data Analysis, Performing What-If Analysis: Scenario Manager, Goal Seek, Using Data Tables for Sensitivity Analysis, Introduction to Solver for Optimization Problems.
• Macros and VBA, Recording and Running Macros, Introduction to VBA Writing Basic Scripts, Automating Tasks with VBA.

Module 4: Excel for Business Applications

• Financial Functions and Analysis, Using Financial Functions: NPV, IRR, PMT, FV, Building Loan Amortization Schedules, Introduction to Financial Modelling.
• Data Visualization for Business Intelligence, Creating Dashboards with Charts, Tables, and Spark-lines, Integrating Excel with Power BI for Advanced Reporting, Sharing and Presenting Reports.
• Project Management with Excel, Creating Gantt Charts and Project Timelines, Tracking Tasks, Milestones, and Resources, Using Excel for Budgeting and Cost Analysis.
• Collaboration and Security, Sharing Workbooks and Collaborating in Real-Time, Protecting Workbooks and Worksheets with Passwords, Using Excel Online and OneDrive for Team Collaboration.
  

Module 5: Capstone Project

• Project Planning and Execution, Defining Project Objectives and Scope
  Applying Excel Skills to a Real-World Scenario, Designing and Developing a Comprehensive Workbook.
• Project Presentation and Peer Review, Presenting Your Project to Instructors/Peers, Receiving Feedback and Making Improvements, Final Submission for Evaluation, Final Certification Exam.

Exam Format:

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

Passing Criteria:

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

Additional Course Resources:

• Instructor Support and Office Hours.

This Program structure ensures that learners not only gain comprehensive Excel skills but also have their expertise validated through a final certification exam. The capstone project allows them to apply what they’ve learned in a practical, real-world context, preparing them for professional use of Excel.