Excel 365 Advanced β Power Features and Automation
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Excel 365 Advanced β Power Features and Automation
This course is part of Master Microsoft Excel & 365 Apps: Beginner to Advanced Specialization
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Master advanced Excel formulas for productivity and efficiency.
Automate tasks using Macros and VBA for increased workflow efficiency.
Utilize Power Pivot and Power Query to manage and analyze large datasets.
Integrate AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to streamline Excel tasks.
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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This advanced Excel 365 course equips you with essential tools to automate tasks and optimize your workflow. You will learn powerful formulas, dynamic arrays, advanced lookups, and automation tools like Macros and VBA. The course will introduce you to both foundational and cutting-edge Excel features, enabling you to manage data more efficiently while boosting productivity. The course is structured in modules, each diving deep into critical Excel features. Starting with six productivity-boosting formulas and Flash Fill, you'll quickly move into advanced topics like Dynamic Array Functions, Power Pivot, and Power Query. You'll discover new ways to analyze data with PivotTables, and then automate your tasks using Macros and VBA. In addition, you'll explore the integration of AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to further enhance your workflow. This course is ideal for Excel users looking to level up their skills. Whether you're a professional analyst, a manager, or just looking to improve your Excel abilities, you'll find techniques that are directly applicable to real-world scenarios. The course is designed for those familiar with Excel and will take you from intermediate to expert-level proficiency. By the end of the course, you will be able to automate repetitive tasks, use advanced formulas for data analysis, manage large datasets with Power Pivot and Power Query, and leverage AI tools to work more efficiently with Excel.
In this module, we will explore six key Excel formulas designed to boost productivity. Each video introduces a formula that automates tasks, simplifies analysis, and streamlines data management. By mastering these formulas, you will dramatically reduce manual work and enhance your Excel skills.
What's included
7 videos2 readings1 assignment
7 videosβ’Total 32 minutes
- Course Welcomeβ’2 minutes
- Flash Fillβ’4 minutes
- Quick Analysis Toolβ’4 minutes
- Tablesβ’6 minutes
- Named Rangesβ’5 minutes
- Protecting Cells and Sheetsβ’6 minutes
- Get Data from Imagesβ’4 minutes
2 readingsβ’Total 20 minutes
- Introduction to the Course 'Excel 365 Advanced β Power Features and Automation'β’10 minutes
- Full Specialization Resourcesβ’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Six Excel Formulas to Boost Productivity - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will provide an overview of the advanced Excel 365 course. You will get a detailed understanding of the course structure and what to expect as you dive into complex Excel features. Weβll also begin with a short exercise to lay the foundation for more in-depth topics.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
2 videosβ’Total 5 minutes
- Course Introductionβ’4 minutes
- Microsoft Excel 365 Advanced β Course Introduction Exerciseβ’1 minute
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Microsoft Excel 365 Advanced β Course Introduction - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will dive into dynamic array functions, starting with understanding what they are and how they work. You'll learn how to use these functions to manage large datasets, filter data, and apply dynamic sorting. These techniques will help you handle complex data analysis tasks more efficiently.
What's included
20 videos1 assignment
20 videosβ’Total 92 minutes
- What Are Dynamic Array Functions?β’2 minutes
- Introduction to Spills and Arraysβ’6 minutes
- Extract and Count Unique Entriesβ’4 minutes
- Unique vs Distinctβ’4 minutes
- Extract Multiple Unique Columnsβ’2 minutes
- Extract Unique Values by Columnβ’4 minutes
- The SORT Functionβ’6 minutes
- The SORT Function β Horizontal Sortβ’6 minutes
- The SORTBY Functionβ’4 minutes
- The SORTBY Function β Horizontal SORTBYβ’4 minutes
- The SEQUENCE Functionβ’5 minutes
- The FILTER Functionβ’6 minutes
- FILTER with Logic: + Operator (OR)β’5 minutes
- FILTER with Logic: * Operator (AND)β’4 minutes
- FILTER with Logic: = Operator (Both or Neither Criteria)β’3 minutes
- FILTER with Logic: - Operator (One or the Other but Not Both)β’3 minutes
- RANDARRAY and RANDBETWEENβ’9 minutes
- Use XLOOKUP to Perform Complex Lookupsβ’7 minutes
- The XMATCH Functionβ’4 minutes
- Dynamic Array Formulas Exerciseβ’1 minute
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Dynamic Array Formulas - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will teach you how to perform precise lookups using advanced techniques. Youβll learn how to work with multiple criteria and duplicate values, ensuring that you can handle even the most complex lookup scenarios in Excel.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videosβ’Total 14 minutes
- Lookups with Multiple Criteriaβ’6 minutes
- Lookups with Duplicate Valuesβ’6 minutes
- Advanced Lookup and Reference Functions Exerciseβ’2 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Advanced Lookup and Reference Functions - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on creating your own functions in Excel. Youβll learn how to simplify complex formulas using the LET function and design custom, reusable functions with LAMBDA. These tools will help you work more efficiently with advanced calculations.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videosβ’Total 23 minutes
- The LET Functionβ’10 minutes
- Create Your Own Formulas with LAMBDAβ’11 minutes
- Create Your Own Functions Exerciseβ’2 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Create Your Own Functions - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will explore Power Pivot, a powerful tool for handling large datasets. Youβll learn how to create robust data models, establish relationships between tables, and generate PivotTables from multiple sources to analyze complex data seamlessly.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videosβ’Total 22 minutes
- Create a Data Model in Power Pivotβ’7 minutes
- Create Relationships Between Tablesβ’4 minutes
- Add Calculated Columnsβ’6 minutes
- Build a PivotTable from Multiple Sourcesβ’4 minutes
- Power Pivot Exerciseβ’1 minute
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Power Pivot - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through the process of importing, cleaning, and transforming data using Power Query. You'll also learn how to combine multiple files into a single dataset and how to refresh your data models to ensure they stay up-to-date.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videosβ’Total 32 minutes
- Import Data Using Power Queryβ’5 minutes
- Clean Data with Power Queryβ’9 minutes
- Combine Files from a Folderβ’6 minutes
- Add More Files to the Data Model and Refreshβ’7 minutes
- Working with Power Query Exerciseβ’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Working with Power Query - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on refining your PivotTable and PivotChart skills. You will learn how to create customized styles, apply number formatting, and integrate advanced features to enhance data presentation. These techniques will give you a deeper understanding of complex data analysis.
What's included
11 videos1 assignment
11 videosβ’Total 56 minutes
- Create a Custom PivotTable Styleβ’9 minutes
- Apply Custom Number Formattingβ’7 minutes
- Sorting Using Custom Listsβ’4 minutes
- Create Report Filter Pagesβ’2 minutes
- Adjust Slicer Settingsβ’9 minutes
- Lock Workbooks but not Slicersβ’3 minutes
- Add a Calculated Fieldβ’4 minutes
- Create a Calculated Itemβ’5 minutes
- Use GETPIVOTDATA with Data Validationβ’7 minutes
- Create Dynamic Pivot Chart Labelsβ’5 minutes
- Advanced PivotTables and Pivot Charts Exerciseβ’2 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Advanced PivotTables and Pivot Charts - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce you to form controls in Excel, enhancing interactivity in your workbooks. Youβll explore how to use checkboxes, combo boxes, and other controls to create user-friendly, dynamic spreadsheets. Practical exercises will help reinforce these concepts.
What's included
9 videos1 assignment
9 videosβ’Total 52 minutes
- Introduction to Form Controlsβ’6 minutes
- Combo Box: Select from a Listβ’6 minutes
- Check Box: Check/Uncheck Optionβ’7 minutes
- NEW Checkboxesβ’8 minutes
- Option Button: Choose an Optionβ’5 minutes
- Spin Button: Move Up and Down a Listβ’5 minutes
- List Box: Select from a List of Itemsβ’6 minutes
- Scroll Bar: Scroll Through a Listβ’7 minutes
- Form Controls and Checkboxes Exerciseβ’2 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Form Controls and Checkboxes - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through automating tasks using macros and VBA. Youβll learn how to record macros, write custom VBA code, and apply them to create more powerful, efficient Excel workflows. With multi-step macros, youβll save time on complex tasks.
What's included
9 videos1 assignment
9 videosβ’Total 58 minutes
- Use Macros to Automate Tasksβ’7 minutes
- Record, Save and Run Macrosβ’10 minutes
- Record Macros with Relative Referencingβ’7 minutes
- Multi-Step Macrosβ’7 minutes
- The VBA Editorβ’8 minutes
- Assign Macros to Buttonsβ’7 minutes
- Create a Custom Macro Ribbonβ’7 minutes
- Generate VBA Code with Copilotβ’5 minutes
- Macros and VBA Exerciseβ’1 minute
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Macros and VBA - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will explore the capabilities of Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT for enhancing your Excel experience. You'll learn how to use AI tools to automate data creation, solve Excel queries, and streamline workflows. Practical exercises will demonstrate their full potential.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videosβ’Total 22 minutes
- Introduction to Copilotβ’3 minutes
- Generate Sample Excel Datasets with AIβ’6 minutes
- Ask Questions and Get Helpβ’2 minutes
- Copilot for Excel 365 (requires licence)β’8 minutes
- AI Tools (Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT) Exerciseβ’2 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- AI Tools (Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT) - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this final module, we will conclude the advanced Excel 365 course by summarizing the key takeaways. You will gain insights into the next steps for advancing your Excel skills and applying your knowledge in practical, real-world scenarios.
What's included
1 video1 reading2 assignments
1 videoβ’Total 4 minutes
- Conclusionβ’4 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 10 minutes
- Conclusion to the Course 'Excel 365 Advanced β Power Features and Automation'β’10 minutes
2 assignmentsβ’Total 75 minutes
- Full Course Assessmentβ’60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessmentβ’15 minutes
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This course delves into the advanced functionalities of Microsoft Excel 365, focusing on productivity tools, automation features, and data analysis techniques. It is highly relevant for professionals who want to optimize their Excel usage, automate repetitive tasks, and leverage advanced formulas and tools for enhanced data management and analysis.
The course covers a variety of advanced Excel 365 topics, such as dynamic array formulas, Power Pivot, Power Query, advanced PivotTables, macros, and VBA. It also introduces the use of AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to enhance Excel workflows. By the end of the course, you'll have the knowledge to automate tasks, work with complex datasets, and perform sophisticated analysis using Excel's advanced features.
After completing this course, you will be able to automate repetitive tasks with macros and VBA, manipulate and analyze large datasets using Power Pivot and Power Query, and apply dynamic arrays for advanced filtering and sorting. You'll also gain proficiency in using AI-powered tools for data generation and problem-solving, all of which will improve your efficiency in using Excel.
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