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Course Overview

This intermediate-level training is designed for participants who already have a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel and want to strengthen their skills for more professional applications. The course introduces tools and techniques to manage, analyze, and present data effectively, while enhancing productivity and efficiency. Participants will learn how to work with functions, charts, data management features, and essential analysis tools, making Excel a powerful resource in daily work.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply intermediate Excel functions and formulas to solve business problems.

• Organize, manage, and analyze large sets of data efficiently.

• Create and customize charts and tables for clear data visualization.

• Use data validation and conditional formatting for improved accuracy.

• Apply “What-If” analysis and other tools for decision-making support.

• Improve reporting skills through structured and automated worksheets.

Course Content

Day 1 – Strengthening Core Skills

• Recap of basic Excel concepts

• Working with multiple worksheets and workbooks

• Managing large datasets effectively

• Advanced formatting techniques

Day 2 – Functions and Formulas

• Using logical functions (IF, AND, OR, Nested IFs)

• Text functions (LEFT, RIGHT, CONCATENATE, TRIM)

• Lookup functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP – introduction)

• Error checking and troubleshooting formulas

Day 3 – Data Management Tools

• Sorting and filtering data (basic to advanced)

• Creating and managing tables

• Data validation for accuracy and consistency

• Using Flash Fill and AutoFill for efficiency

Day 4 – Charts and Visualization

• Creating different chart types (column, line, pie, combo charts)

• Customizing charts for effective presentation

• Conditional formatting for visual impact

• Introduction to Sparklines

Day 5 – Analysis and Productivity Tools

• What-If Analysis (Goal Seek, Scenario Manager, Data Tables)

• Introduction to PivotTables and PivotCharts

• Linking and consolidating data across sheets

• Best practices for building clean, professional spreadsheets

Methodology

• Interactive Lectures: Step-by-step demonstrations of tools and functions.

• Hands-On Practice: Exercises on real-world datasets.

• Case Studies: Practical applications for business scenarios.

• Q&A Sessions: Dedicated time for participants to resolve specific challenges.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this training, participants will:

• Gain confidence in applying intermediate Excel features in their daily work.

• Be able to design and manage more professional and structured workbooks.

• Improve accuracy, efficiency, and speed when handling data.

• Enhance reporting and analysis skills to support decision-making.

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Details

• Time: 14:30 - 19:30

• Location: Erbil, Iraq

• Form: Classroom based

• Language of the course: English with (Kurdish/English) support if needed

• Refreshments - included

• Course price: $195

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​Payment

Must be made 5 working days before the start of the course. Payment can be made in cash, by bank transfer or through exchange offices.

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How do I register?

You can register by emailingtraining@mselect.comwith the following details:

• Full Name:

• City/Town:

• Email Address:

• Phone number:

• Name of course:

For more information, please call 066 261 4455 or (0) 771 842-2380