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Microsoft Excel Course – Module 2 Gathering and Presenting Data

Is it right for me?

Our Excel Module 2 –- Gathering and Presenting Data course looks at techniques for managing data more effectively.

It is designed for existing users of Excel who have attended Module 1 -– Essentials or have equivalent knowledge. You should be confident in creating and manipulating Excel spreadsheets and creating calculations before attending.

What will I get out of it?

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Transfer and link information between worksheets and workbooks
  • Create and format graphs
  • Automate repetitive tasks with macros
  • Add conditional formatting to cells
  • Create and use spreadsheets with validation and protection

Versions available

2003, 2007, 2010

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What does it cover?

Formulas review

  • Building formulas
  • Ordering calculations
  • Absolute cell references
  • Using functions

Managing multiple worksheets

  • Moving, copying, inserting and deleting worksheets
  • Selecting multiple worksheets
  • Changing tab colour (2007 and 2010)

Transferring and linking data

  • Linking within a workbook
  • Linking between workbooks

Creating and amending graphs

  • Using the chart wizard (2003)
  • Changing the type of graph
  • Adding, removing and repositioning legends
  • Customising the graph
  • Creating Sparklines (2010)

Customising and automating the Excel environment

  • Recording and running macros
  • Assigning macros to quick keys
  • Assigning macros to toolbar buttons (2003)
  • Assigning macros to the Quick Access Toolbar (2007 and 2010)
  • Assigning macros to objects

Conditional formatting

  • Changing the cell format depending on set criteria
  • Databars, Top/Bottom Rules, Colour Scales and Icon Sets (2007 and 2010)

Setting up data validation

  • Setting number and date validation
  • Setting drop down list validation
  • Setting custom validation
  • Using the audition facility

Protecting information

  • Protecting worksheets
  • Selectively protecting
  • Protecting workbooks

“A very good trainer, who obviously knows the subject well and enjoys passing on knowledge. The course went at a good speed and everything was explained clearly. My personal objectives to learn more about Excel were indeed met.”

Sarah Whitehead, Community Officer, NHS South East Coast

Course Summary

  • Duration: 1 day
  • Price: £185.00+VAT
  • Location: Crawley
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