Training in Data Management and Analysis using Advanced MS Excel

Conference 2019-12-09 12:00 a.m. 2019-12-13 12:00 a.m.

Course Name: Training in Data Management and Analysis using Advanced MS Excel

Venue: Tech for Development Training Center, Nairobi, Kenya

Event Date: 9th to 13th Dec, 2019

Course Fee: KES 60,000 OR USD 800

Online Registration: Register here

Tech For Development -T4D would like to invite you to a high impact Training Course in Training in Data Management and Analysis using Advanced MS Excel to be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 9th to 13th Dec, 2019

Introduction

Excel has powerful tools that enable busy users to set up systems that simplify data analysis and interpretation. Effectively using Excel allows users to devote their time more profitably to making decisions about and acting on results, with more effective outcomes.

Participants actively learn through a series of practical simulations which ensures that they maximize their learning and can use the tools immediately when they return to the office. In addition to the practical component, all participants also receive a manual describing all the techniques learned.

Who should attend?

This advanced Microsoft Excel training course is ideal for people wanting to use more complex functions within Excel, including tools for analyzing, linking and exporting data. Participants will need to have attended or be familiar with the basics of Microsoft Excel.

Learning objectives

Protect a workbook and save with a backup
Understand and use advanced functions
Consolidate data, link and export data
Use What-If Analysis tools such as Goal Seek, Solver and Scenarios
Create and modify PivotTables and Pivot Charts
Create and modify Microsoft Excel Macros

Topics to be covered

File Protection/ Cell Protection and Circular References

Attaching a Password
Modifying a Password
Protecting Cells
Circular Error Messages
The Circular Reference Toolbar

Referencing in Excel

Absolute referencing
Relative referencing
Structured reference

Working with Structured tables

Why you should use tables
Elements of an Excel table
Managing data in an Excel table
Using structured references with Excel tables

Formulas and Functions

Function Overview
Math and Trig Functions
Financial Functions
Logical Functions
The AND Function
The OR Function
Nesting Functions
The VLOOKUP Function
The HLOOKUP Function
Concatenating Functions
Index, offset and Match Functions
Using Help for Functions

Goal Seek/ Solver/ Scenarios and Linking

Using Goal Seek
Saving a Scenario
Solver Reports
Adding a Scenario
Showing Scenarios
Worksheet Linking
Workbook Linking

Working with data

Data Valuation
Data Consolidation
Importing Data
Importing CSV Files
Text Import Wizard
Exporting Data
Choosing a Specific Format
Exporting to Word
Pasting Data with a Link
Copying a Graph with a Link

PivotTable Reports

PivotTable Layout
Rearranging Data
Filtering a Report
Adding Fields
Field Settings
Refreshing Data
Formatting a PivotTable
Showing Detail
Create a Calculated Field
Advanced Data Field Settings

PivotChart Reports

Creating a PivotChart
Creating PivotChart Reports from Scratch
Adding Fields to a PivotChart

Macros

Recording a Macro
Editing a Macro
Relative/Absolute Recording
Stepping through a Macro
Macro Buttons
Customizing the Toolbar
Deleting a Macro

Other useful operation in Excel

Sparklines
Outlining
Custom views in excel

Requirements

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. Applicants must live up to Tech For Development (T4D) admission criteria.

Methodology

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate of participation.

Hand-on Exercise

Action plan

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Tailor-made training

This training course can also be tailored for your organization. This way, your organization will benefit by:

Using own datasets and tools during the training.
Being able to choose areas of interest you wish the trainer to put more emphasis on.
Taking the course in-house or at a venue of choice.
Cutting on the cost of transport and accommodation.

Testimonials

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FAQs

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How to participate

Contact information

Email: outreach@t4d.co.ke
Tel: +254 706909947
Website: www.t4d.co.ke

Kind regards.

Sylvia Kura,
Customer Relationship Officer,
Tech For Development
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