Excel Course Online
An 18-hour bundle of VDCI's three Excel courses, taken in sequence: Fundamentals, Intermediate, and Advanced. It runs as a three-day bootcamp and assumes little or no prior Excel experience. Coursework moves from the spreadsheet basics through the...
What's included
- 18 hours of project-based instruction
- 62 training videos
- Instructor support for questions during the course
- Bonus one-on-one training session
- Course workbooks
- Supplemental refresher video library
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Instruction at an ACCET-accredited school
Overview
An 18-hour bundle of VDCI's three Excel courses, taken in sequence: Fundamentals, Intermediate, and Advanced. It runs as a three-day bootcamp and assumes little or no prior Excel experience.
Coursework moves from the spreadsheet basics through the functions, analysis, and automation features most used in business work. It is the shortest of VDCI's Excel offerings; the separate Excel Expert certification track adds private training and the Microsoft certification exams.
Who this course is for
Business professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and freelancers with limited Excel experience who need practical analytical skills in the application.
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Excel Fundamentals Course Online
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Interface
Lesson 1: Introduction
8:26
Explore the Microsoft Excel user interface, including the Quick Access Toolbar, Ribbon tabs and groups, Review tab features, Insert Function button, Zoom slider, Sheet Selector buttons, and the expansive rows and columns.
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Rows and Columns
Lesson 1: Introduction
6:02
Insert, delete, hide, and group rows and columns using ribbon commands, right-click menus, keyboard shortcuts, and grouping buttons.
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Autofill
Lesson 2: Formulas
9:07
Use Excel's autofill and flash fill features to efficiently complete patterns and replicate data across cells.
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Data Entry
Lesson 2: Formulas
5:13
Learn techniques for efficient data entry, editing, copying, pasting, and cutting in spreadsheets.
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Calculations
Lesson 2: Formulas
10:16
Learn to perform basic calculations in Excel using formulas, cell references, and functions like AVERAGE while considering the order of operations (PEMDAS).
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Autosum Functions
Lesson 2: Formulas
9:58
Use Excel's AutoSum functions to quickly calculate Sum, Average, Max, Min, and Count in tables.
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Text Functions
Lesson 2: Formulas
8:04
Use text functions like PROPER, UPPER, LOWER, and TRIM in Excel to efficiently adjust text casing and remove extra spaces.
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True False
Lesson 2: Formulas
7:14
Verify statements in Excel as true or false using comparison operators.
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Absolute Cell References
Lesson 2: Formulas
10:07
Utilize absolute cell references in Excel formulas to fix a specific cell while autofilling calculations, preventing unwanted shifts in cell references.
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Multi Input Functions
Lesson 2: Formulas
12:37
Learn to use multi-input Excel functions like LEFT, RIGHT, SUMPRODUCT, and ROUND for extracting data, calculating totals, and managing rounding errors efficiently.
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Formatting
Lesson 3: Formatting
14:04
Explore various Excel formatting tools to enhance cell appearance, including changing colors, fonts, alignment, number formats, and merging cells.
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Conditional Formatting
Lesson 3: Formatting
9:30
Use conditional formatting to visually highlight and differentiate data based on set criteria within Excel.
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Line Chart
Lesson 4: Charts & Tables
5:34
Create a basic line chart in Excel by selecting a single cell in your data, using the insert tab to choose a line chart, and customizing it with quick layout, color, and style options.
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Column Chart
Lesson 4: Charts & Tables
7:53
Create a column chart by selecting data, inserting it from the Insert tab, and customizing elements like axis titles, data labels, and grid lines through the Chart Design tab.
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Trendlines
Lesson 4: Charts & Tables
3:05
Apply trend lines to charts by selecting the desired type (linear, exponential, linear forecast, or moving average) in the chart design options.
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Pie Chart
Lesson 4: Charts & Tables
7:27
Create and customize pie charts by selecting data, converting between 2D, 3D, and donut styles, and isolating specific slices for emphasis.
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Tables
Lesson 4: Charts & Tables
13:52
Learn to create and use Excel tables for efficient data management and analysis.
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Printing
Lesson 5: Workbook Management
10:00
Explore and adjust printing options in Excel by utilizing the Page Layout tab to control margins, orientation, print area, page breaks, print titles, scale to fit, and gridlines, while adding headers and footers through the Insert tab for enhanced page setup and layout management.
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Worksheets
Lesson 5: Workbook Management
7:04
Manage Excel worksheets by inserting, deleting, hiding, moving, copying, and renaming them using right-click options or the ribbon menu.
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Freeze Panes
Lesson 5: Workbook Management
5:03
Freeze panes by selecting the desired row or column below or to the right of where you want the freeze, then choose "Freeze Panes" from the View tab.
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Excel Tricks
Lesson 5: Workbook Management
9:14
Explore Excel tricks like repeating commands with F4, applying multiple formats using Format Painter, inserting comments and links, and capturing screenshots directly into your spreadsheet.
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Excel Intermediate Course Online
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Tips and Fundamentals
Lesson 5: Workbook Management
10:24
Review and apply Excel's autosum functions and formula auditing tools to calculate totals, averages, and high scores, detect and fix errors, and ensure correct formula dependencies.
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Navigation
Lesson 1: Worksheet Management
6:58
Navigate and select cells in a spreadsheet using keyboard shortcuts like arrow keys, control, shift, and page up/down for efficient data management.
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Paste Special
Lesson 2: Working with Text
8:55
Use paste special in Excel to apply formats, perform calculations, and change data orientation.
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Paste Special Values
Lesson 2: Working with Text
3:14
Use "paste special values" to copy and paste only the results of formulas as text without including the formulas themselves.
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Splitting Text
Lesson 2: Working with Text
5:08
Use text-to-columns to split data in a spreadsheet into separate columns based on delimiters like commas or spaces.
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Joining Text
Lesson 2: Working with Text
5:06
Join text using either the concatenate function or the ampersand method to combine cells with specified separators like spaces or dashes.
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Named Ranges
Lesson 3: Cell Ranges
3:56
Create named ranges for assets, liabilities, and equity to simplify referencing them in calculations.
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Data Validation
Lesson 4: Database Functions
7:35
Use data validation in Excel to create drop-down lists that restrict cell input to specified numerical or text values, with options to customize error alerts and input messages.
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Remove Duplicates
Lesson 4: Database Functions
3:51
Remove duplicates by selecting a cell in the data, going to the Data tab, clicking Remove Duplicates, and confirming the selection.
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VLOOKUP
Lesson 4: Database Functions
10:06
Use VLOOKUP to find information in a table by specifying a lookup value, table array, column index number, and choose between exact or approximate match.
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HLOOKUP
Lesson 4: Database Functions
2:58
Use HLOOKUP to find a lookup value horizontally in a row by selecting the row index number instead of the column index number.
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Sort and Filter
Lesson 4: Database Functions
15:53
Sort and filter data using Excel's home or data tab, create subtotals for grouped data, and practice these skills through specific tasks like multi-level sorting, filtering, and applying subtotals.
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Pivot Tables New
Lesson 5: Pivot Tables
10:00
Create a basic pivot table by converting your data into an Excel table, then use the pivot table options to summarize and filter the data, remembering to refresh for updates.
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Pivot Grouping Timelines
Lesson 5: Pivot Tables
5:16
Group and filter pivot table data by time periods using the group and insert timeline features.
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Multiple Pivot Tables
Lesson 5: Pivot Tables
11:40
Explore pivot tables by inserting fields multiple times, using value field settings for different calculations, employing slicers for easy filtering, and connecting slicers to multiple pivot tables for synchronized filtering.
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If Statements
Lesson 6: Logical Functions
8:30
Explain how to use if statements and if error functions in Excel for logical testing and error handling.
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And Or
Lesson 6: Logical Functions
6:17
Use AND to ensure all criteria are true and OR to check if at least one criterion is true when evaluating conditions.
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COUNTIFS and SUMIFS
Lesson 7: Statistical Functions
9:46
Count and sum data based on conditions using COUNTIFS and SUMIFS functions in Excel, which act as filters for specified criteria across multiple columns.
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Combo Charts
Lesson 8: Advanced Charts
5:01
Create a combo chart with a secondary axis for better comparison, and format it by adjusting bar colors, background, border, and adding effects.
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Excel Advanced Course Online
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Advanced Cell Lock
Lesson 1: Cell Management
10:00
Lock cells in Excel by using mixed referencing to maintain specific row or column values when autofilling formulas.
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Hot Keys
Lesson 1: Cell Management
7:14
Utilize the Alt key on a PC to access Excel's ribbon commands and create custom keyboard shortcuts for efficient navigation and task execution.
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Go To Special
Lesson 1: Cell Management
8:51
Use "Go To Special" in Excel to quickly select specific cell types, such as constants, blanks, or visible cells, for efficient data management and editing.
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Date Functions
Lesson 2: Special Formatting
7:29
Calculate future dates, days between dates, workdays, week numbers, and month ends using Excel's DAYS, NETWORKDAYS, WEEKNUM, EOMONTH, and EDATE functions.
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Adv Conditional Formatting
Lesson 2: Special Formatting
9:35
Apply advanced conditional formatting using formulas to format cells based on criteria in different columns.
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Nested IFs
Lesson 2: Special Formatting
9:37
Nest multiple if statements to evaluate more conditions and provide different responses based on the evaluated criteria.
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If AND OR
Lesson 3: Advanced Functions
7:43
Combine the IF statement with AND or OR functions to evaluate multiple conditions and return specific results based on whether those conditions are true or false.
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Goal Seek
Lesson 4: What If Analysis
4:18
Use Goal Seek in Excel to determine the required growth rate or exam score needed to reach a specific target value by adjusting a related variable.
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Data Tables
Lesson 4: What If Analysis
7:32
Create data tables in Excel to analyze the impact of different variables on a formula.
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Conditional Sumproduct
Lesson 5: Advanced Analytical Tools
9:48
Use conditional sum product to calculate totals or averages by applying criteria to filter specific data subsets.
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Pivot Table Variances
Lesson 5: Advanced Analytical Tools
6:17
Create a pivot table, group data by quarters and years, and use "difference from" and "percentage difference from" calculations to show variances between years.
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Pivot Calculations
Lesson 5: Advanced Analytical Tools
10:22
Perform calculations within pivot tables using calculated fields and items for efficient data analysis.
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Pivot Charts
Lesson 5: Advanced Analytical Tools
6:05
Create dynamic graphical representations of pivot table data using pivot charts in Excel.
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Match Function
Lesson 6: Advanced Database Functions
4:25
Find the relative position of a lookup value within a single column or row using the match function.
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Vlookup Match
Lesson 6: Advanced Database Functions
8:08
Enhance VLOOKUP accuracy by using the MATCH function to dynamically determine the column index number, allowing for more efficient data retrieval with mixed referencing.
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Index Match
Lesson 6: Advanced Database Functions
7:02
Combine INDEX and MATCH functions to efficiently locate a value in a row or column, allowing lookups in either direction.
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Index Double Match
Lesson 6: Advanced Database Functions
7:07
Utilize the Index Double Match function to perform a two-way lookup by identifying both row and column positions for retrieving specific data from a table.
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Windows
Lesson 6: Advanced Database Functions
6:56
Learn to use keyboard shortcuts and commands in Windows to efficiently navigate and arrange Excel windows for better multitasking.
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Working Across Sheets
Lesson 6: Advanced Database Functions
4:38
Apply formatting and summarize calculations across multiple sheets by selecting ranges while holding the shift key and using functions like SUM and autofill for common cells.
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Macros
Lesson 7: Introduction to Macros
8:29
Automate Excel tasks by creating and running macros using the developer tab, keyboard shortcuts, buttons, and the quick access toolbar to efficiently repeat actions like entering data.
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MacrosReport
Lesson 7: Introduction to Macros
6:14
Create a macro to automate daily report formatting tasks, reducing a two-minute manual process to under a second.
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Consolidation
Lesson 8: Dynamic Arrays
5:10
Use the consolidate function to sum values across multiple sheets into a summary worksheet and enable automatic updates when source data changes.
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Curriculum
Course outline
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Excel Fundamentals Course Online 6 hours
Join our beginner Excel workshop to master the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel, including calculations, basic functions, creating graphs, formatting, and printing. This course is designed for individuals with limited experience who want to enhance their skills and build proficiency in Excel.
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Excel Intermediate Course Online 6 hours
Master intermediate Excel functions such as VLOOKUP and SUMIFS, and learn how to summarize data using Pivot Tables, sort and filter databases, and manipulate text with split and join techniques. Develop the skills required to work with advanced Excel functions and get ready for more in-depth training.
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Excel Advanced Course Online 6 hours
Master advanced Excel functions, macros, and data analysis techniques to enhance efficiency and manage complex data in any professional environment. This course is perfect for experienced Excel users looking to elevate their skills.