Microsoft Excel Advanced Course Online (Instructor-led)
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Microsoft Excel Advanced Course Delivered Online
Join our 1-day virtual Excel class and take your spreadsheet skills to the next level with expert-led training designed for real-world data challenges.
Whether you’re working in finance, marketing, operations, or administration, Excel is a critical tool that can unlock powerful insights and streamline your workflow. This course is built for professionals who already know the basics and are ready to dig deeper into data analysis, automation, and professional-level reporting.
You’ll go beyond formulas and charts—learning how to build dashboards, automate calculations, and work confidently with large, complex datasets. The training is highly practical, hands-on, and focused on real business scenarios, so you can apply your new skills immediately.
This Microsoft Excel Advanced course is designed for professionals who already have a basic understanding of Excel and want to advance their skills. It’s perfect for anyone who works with data regularly and wants to improve efficiency, reporting, and decision-making using advanced Excel tools.
By the end of the session, you’ll be able to:
- Master Excel’s interface and navigation
- Create and troubleshoot advanced formulas
- Import and clean external data
- Organise and analyse large datasets
- Use cell references for dynamic formulas
- Build and customise PivotTables & PivotCharts
- Design interactive dashboards
- Present data with clear visualisations
Delivery Method
Delivered online by a real instructor using video conferencing software.
Delivered online and led by an experienced instructor, this practical workshop combines expert guidance with real-time exercises — giving you the skills and confidence to work smarter with data right away.
CPD Points
6
Course Duration
6 hours
Benefits & Real-Life Skills
By taking this course, you’ll go beyond the basics and learn to use Excel as a powerful tool for smarter work, better decisions, and professional growth.
Save Time on Repetitive Tasks
Automate data processes, reuse formulas, and build templates to reduce manual work and boost productivity.
Make Data-Driven Decisions
Use PivotTables, charts, and dashboards to analyse trends and support confident, informed decision-making.
Create Professional Reports
Design clean, interactive dashboards and visualisations that present your data clearly and impress stakeholders.
Boost Accuracy & Confidence
Learn best practices for formula creation, error checking, and data cleaning to minimise mistakes and improve reliability.
Stand Out Professionally
Advanced Excel skills are highly valued — add this to your toolkit to boost your resume, promotion potential, or freelance work.
Apply Across Industries
Whether you’re in finance, HR, marketing, logistics, admin, or operations — Excel is a universal language. These skills are transferable and in-demand everywhere.
Who is the Microsoft Excel Advanced Course Suitable For?
This Microsoft Excel Advanced course is ideal for anyone who already knows the basics of Excel and is ready to take their skills to the next level. It’s designed for:
- Professionals working with data in roles such as finance, marketing, HR, operations, or administration
- Business analysts and reporting specialists looking to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Team leads and managers who need to make data-driven decisions and present clear reports
- Students and graduates wanting to stand out with in-demand Excel skills
- Anyone looking to advance their career by mastering one of the most widely used tools in business
What's Included in the Advanced Microsoft Excel Course?
In just one focused day of live, instructor-led training, you’ll gain the confidence to navigate spreadsheets, organise and analyse data, and apply Excel tools that are used every day in real-world roles. This session is fast-paced but beginner-friendly, with plenty of practical examples and hands-on exercises to help you build job-ready skills right away.
Perfect for professionals, students, and career-switchers alike, this course gives you the Excel foundation you need.
Topics Covered
Introduction to Excel for Data Analysis
- Excel interface overview
- Workbooks and worksheets
- Data organisation basics
Basic Excel Functions and Formulas
- SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, and other core functions
- Absolute vs. relative cell references
- Basic error checking in formulas
Data Import, LOOKUP, and Cleaning
- Importing data from external sources
- Using VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
- Removing duplicates and handling missing data
Sorting, Formatting, and Filtering Data
- Sorting techniques
- Applying conditional formatting
- Using filters to isolate data
Data Visualisation with Charts and Graphs
- Creating bar, line, and pie charts
- Customising chart elements (titles, labels, legends)
- Choosing the right chart for your data
PivotTables and PivotCharts
- Building PivotTables
- Creating PivotCharts
- Grouping, slicers, and calculated fields
Dashboard Building and Design
- Principles of effective dashboard design
- Integrating charts, PivotTables, and slicers
- Enhancing interactivity and dynamic reporting
Key Benefits
Master Excel’s Interface and Navigation
Understand how to confidently navigate Excel’s ribbons, menus, and core features to improve your workflow and efficiency from the very first click.
Create and Troubleshoot Advanced Formulas
Learn how to build accurate formulas using essential functions like SUM, IF, VLOOKUP, and HLOOKUP, and understand how to fix common formula errors with ease.
Import and Clean External Data
Gain the ability to bring data in from external sources and clean it effectively by removing duplicates, handling blanks, and preparing it for analysis.
Organise and Analyse Large Datasets
Use tools like sorting, filtering, and conditional formatting to manage large volumes of data and uncover the most relevant insights quickly.
Use Cell References for Dynamic Formulas
Understand the difference between absolute and relative cell references to build flexible, reusable formulas across spreadsheets.
Build and Customise PivotTables & PivotCharts
Create powerful PivotTables to summarise data and visualise trends with PivotCharts. Explore grouping, slicers, and calculated fields for deeper analysis.
Design Interactive Dashboards
Learn how to combine charts, slicers, and PivotTables into dynamic dashboards that are both visually appealing and easy to use.
Present Data with Clear Visualisations
Choose the right charts (bar, line, pie, etc.) for your data, customise their elements, and present insights that make an impact.
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