Microsoft Excel Intermediate Course Online (Instructor-led)
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Microsoft Excel Intermediate Course Delivered Online
Microsoft Excel is one of the most in-demand skills across industries — from finance and marketing to logistics and research. But if you’re only using it for simple spreadsheets, you’re missing out on its full potential.
This Intermediate Microsoft Excel course is a live, 1-day virtual training session designed to bridge the gap between basic Excel use and powerful, real-world application. You’ll move beyond data entry and dive into the tools that unlock true efficiency, clarity, and analytical impact.
Whether you’re managing reports, working with large datasets, or simply looking to become faster and smarter in your day-to-day tasks, this hands-on session will guide you through the formulas, functions, and features that professionals use every day.
This MS Excel Intermediate course is ideal for professionals who use Excel regularly and want to advance their data analysis skills, small business owners seeking to streamline reporting, and students or recent graduates looking to boost their CVs with practical Excel knowledge. It’s also a great fit for job seekers preparing for roles in finance, administration, marketing, or data entry. If you already know the basics of Excel and are ready to take the next step, this intermediate course is designed for you.
By the end of the session, you’ll be able to:
- Confidently work with complex spreadsheets and organise your data efficiently
- Write accurate, error-free formulas using core Excel functions
- Import and connect data from multiple sources for deeper analysis
- Clean and prepare raw data to make it analysis-ready
- Use lookup functions to link and reference related data sets
- Format, filter, and highlight data to uncover insights quickly
- Create dynamic charts that clearly communicate your message
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 Intermediate Microsoft Excel course, you will gain practical, real-world Excel skills that improve your productivity, confidence, and professional value — all in just one focused day of training.
- Work more efficiently by automating everyday tasks with formulas and functions
- Import, clean, and prepare data from external sources for accurate analysis
- Use VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP to connect and reference data without manual effort
- Create visually clear and professional charts to present your data with impact
- Apply filters, sorting, and conditional formatting to uncover insights quickly
- Troubleshoot and fix common formula errors like a pro
- Save time with smart spreadsheet structuring and formula techniques
- Build reports and dashboards that others can understand, use, and trust
- Improve decision-making by analysing data confidently and clearly
Who is the Intermediate Microsoft Excel Course Suitable For?
This MS Excel Intermediate course is perfect for anyone who already knows the basics of Excel and is ready to take their skills to the next level.
You should attend if you are:
- A professional who works with data and wants to save time and reduce errors
- A business owner or entrepreneur looking to better manage finances, reporting, or inventory
- A student or recent graduate wanting to boost your resume with practical Excel skills
- An admin, coordinator, or support staff member seeking to streamline day-to-day tasks
- A job seeker preparing for roles that require data handling or reporting
- A beginner-level Excel user who’s comfortable with the basics but wants to grow
Whether you’re in finance, operations, marketing, HR, education, or any other field — if you use Excel, this course will help you use it better.
What's Included in the 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
- Overview of Excel’s interface and essential tools
- Working with workbooks, worksheets, and structured data
Essential Functions and Formulas
- Core formulas: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, and more
- Understanding and using absolute vs. relative cell references
- Basic error-checking in formulas
Importing and Cleaning Data
- Importing data from external files (CSV, text, databases)
- Removing duplicates and handling missing values
- Preparing raw data for analysis
LOOKUP Functions
- Using VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP for referencing data
- Common use cases and troubleshooting LOOKUP errors
Sorting, Filtering, and Conditional Formatting
- Organising and sorting datasets
- Applying filters to isolate key data
- Highlighting insights using conditional formatting rules
Data Visualisation with Charts and Graphs
- Creating bar, line, and pie charts
- Customising chart elements (titles, labels, legends)
- Choosing the right chart type for your data
Key Benefits
Master Excel’s Interface and Data Structure
Understand how to confidently navigate Excel, manage workbooks and worksheets, and organise your data for effective analysis.
Build Reliable Formulas and Functions
Learn to create essential formulas using functions like SUM, AVERAGE, and COUNT, and understand how to apply absolute and relative cell references correctly.
Import and Integrate External Data
Bring data into Excel from various sources and start working with it right away — a key skill for business, research, and reporting tasks.
Use LOOKUP Functions with Confidence
Gain hands-on experience with VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP to search, reference, and connect information across tables and sheets.
Clean and Prepare Data for Analysis
Learn practical techniques to clean your data — remove duplicates, fill missing values, and format datasets for accurate results.
Sort, Filter, and Format for Insight
Use Excel’s sorting, filtering, and conditional formatting tools to isolate patterns, highlight key metrics, and make your data easier to interpret.
Visualise Data with Impactful Charts
Create and customise bar, line, and pie charts. Learn how to choose the right chart type to tell a clear, compelling data story.
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