Course Syllabus

Excel 2019

Course Description

Excel 2019 is the latest iteration of the popular spreadsheet software developed by Microsoft. Excel allows users to create rich, stylized spreadsheets used for storing, organizing, sorting, calculating, and charting data. With Excel, you can create visually appealing content that represents your data. Before you start using Excel though, you should first learn what all the features Excel offers are and how to use them, so that your spreadsheets are built correctly the first time.

In this course, you're going to learn how to...

Create spreadsheets
Format cells, rows, columns, and entire worksheets so they fit and match your data
Enter data into a spreadsheet
Use formulas and functions for math, accounting, and totaling
Create formulas and functions
Calculate data
Create charts and diagrams for your data
Create data lists and forms
Create and use pivot tables and pivot charts
Work with Excel templates
Share and protect your worksheets and workbooks
Use What-If Analysis to determine possible outcomes
And much more!

The first few lessons explain how to use Excel core features such as formatting rules and techniques. We then move on to formulas. Formulas are the foundation for most basic and complex spreadsheets that store data. Formulas allow you to automatically calculate results based on any number of variables including information stored in your rows, columns and cells. Once we learn how to use formulas, we'll move on to scenarios, pivot tables and what-if charts. These advanced tools allow you to track your reports and create projections for your business.

Nowadays, your Excel spreadsheet should include at least one chart, so we have step-by-step tutorials on charting, graphics, and using images. All these added components help make spreadsheets more visually appealing. We also review ways to use common functions as well as sort and filter data, so you can view large data sets in chronological, alphabetical or numerical order.

The final lesson introduces you to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). VBA is a powerful language used to make macros. We will show you how to create simple recorded macros as well as how to edit macros for more complex applications.

With clear and concise step-by-step directions, beautifully illustrated lessons with screenshots, and HD Video tutorials, this Excel 2019 online course will teach you everything you need to know to become an Excel power user.

Note: You do not need access to Excel software in order to successfully complete this course, although it is strongly recommended in order to follow along with the course examples.

Completely Online
Self-Paced
Printable Lessons
Full HD Video
6 Months to Complete
24/7 Availability
Start Anytime
PC & Mac Compatible
Android & iOS Friendly
Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to create, save, and navigate an Excel spreadsheet, while utilizing basic features such as the Quick Access Toolbar and menu ribbon.
Recognize and describe the basic components of Microsoft Excel's interface, including rows, columns, cells, and ribbon tabs.
Define the difference between a worksheet and a workbook in Excel by providing examples of each.
Demonstrate how to perform basic mathematical operations using Excel formulas, including referencing cells for dynamic calculations.
Define the process of formatting numeric data in Excel by using specific number templates to control the display of decimals and currency symbols.
Demonstrate how to apply various cell styles in Excel, including font changes, text alignment, and cell colorization, to enhance the spreadsheet's visual appeal.
Recognize and apply Excel's protection features to restrict access, edit ranges, and safeguard workbook integrity, ensuring data security in collaborative environments.
Define and demonstrate the process of referencing both internal worksheets and external workbooks in Excel by correctly applying the appropriate syntax.
Demonstrate the ability to create and utilize Excel formulas using both relative and absolute cell references and properly manage order of operations using parentheses.
Recognize and utilize the SUM, AVERAGE, and COUNT functions in Excel to perform data calculations within various ranges of cells.
Analyze various financial outcomes using Excel's Scenario Manager by creating at least two different scenarios with provided data sets.
Utilize Excel's Goal Seek function to determine necessary variable adjustments to achieve a specific financial target, such as desired monthly payments.
Identify the steps required to insert an image from local storage or online into an Excel spreadsheet using the 'Insert' tab's 'Illustrations' menu.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Assessment Guide

Assessment	Points
Motives for Taking this Course	2 points
Lesson 1 Quiz	9 points
Lesson 2 Quiz	9 points
Lesson 3 Quiz	10 points
Lesson 4 Quiz	10 points
Lesson 5 Quiz	10 points
Lesson 6 Quiz	10 points
Lesson 7 Quiz	10 points
Lesson 8 Quiz	10 points
Lesson 9 Quiz	10 points
Lesson 10 Quiz	10 points
Lesson 11 Quiz	10 points
Lesson 12 Quiz	9 points
Lesson 13 Quiz	10 points
Lesson 14 Quiz	10 points
Lesson 15 Quiz	9 points
The Final Exam	70 points