Online Class: Excel 2021

With this comprehensive Excel 2021 course, unlock your potential by mastering data organization, advanced formulas, and visual storytelling through charts and graphics. Structured lessons ensure you're equipped to handle any data challenge, turning complex information into clear insights.

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  • 14
    Lessons
  • 16
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 7,802
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 11
    Hours
    average time
  • 1.1
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Mastering Microsoft Excel 2021: A Comprehensive Online Course

In the modern digital landscape, data is king. How one presents, organizes, and manipulates this data can make all the difference. Enter Microsoft Excel 2021, a part of the Microsoft 365 subscription model, hailed as a premier spreadsheet software. With a dizzying array of features, Excel 2021 offers unparalleled flexibility in crafting intricate, interactive spreadsheets that serve both functionality and aesthetics. However, as with any tool, its true potential shines when wielded with skill.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by blank cells or baffled by complex formulas, this course is your ultimate guide. Whether you're a novice looking to grasp the basics or an experienced user aiming to delve into the software's more advanced features, this course has been tailored to cater to all levels.

Course Overview:

Start Simple:

  • Lesson 1: Dive into the world of Excel 2021 with an introduction that sets the tone.
  • Lesson 2: Familiarize yourself with the basics of workbooks and worksheets, the building blocks of any Excel project.
  • Lesson 3: Explore the myriad ways to format cells and effectively input data.

Building Complexity:

  • Lesson 4: Master advanced editing techniques to refine your worksheets.
  • Lesson 5: Unlock the true power of Excel with formulas, functions, and calculations that turn static data into dynamic stories.

Infuse Creativity:

  • Lesson 6: Learn to enhance your spreadsheets with images, illustrations, and graphics, adding a layer of visual appeal.
  • Lesson 7: Channel your inner designer with our guide to crafting effective charts and diagrams.

Deep Dives:

  • Lesson 8: Discover the 'What-If Analysis', a feature that empowers you to test and project different outcomes based on varying inputs.
  • Lesson 9: Organize large volumes of data seamlessly with data lists and forms.
  • Lesson 10: Delve into PivotTables and Charts, versatile tools for data representation and analysis.

Advanced Tactics:

  • Lesson 11: Automate repetitive tasks and custom functions by creating, recording, and executing macros.
  • Lesson 12: Integrate data from non-Excel sources, broadening your dataset.

Refining Expertise:

  • Lesson 13: Streamline and customize your data presentation with filtering, sorting, and conditional formatting.
  • Lesson 14: Become a formula wizard by employing conditional functions, IF statements, and manipulating date/time and text data.

Every lesson is structured to maximize learning. Clear instructions, vivid illustrations, and HD video tutorials ensure concepts are conveyed in a manner both engaging and easy to digest. Each module includes assignments and exams, allowing students to test and apply their newfound knowledge.

Moreover, while having access to the Excel software will undoubtedly enhance your learning experience, it isn't a mandatory requirement. The course has been designed to be comprehensive enough that even without direct software access, you can grasp concepts and techniques.

Why This Course?

The modern professional landscape demands proficiency in tools like Excel. Whether you're plotting sales data, organizing client information, or simply trying to keep track of personal expenses, Excel 2021 offers the flexibility and power to meet all these needs and more.

However, simply having the software isn't enough. Mastery comes with understanding its vast capabilities and knowing how to harness them effectively. This course is your ticket to transitioning from casual user to a true Excel aficionado.

Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming an Excel power user. Dive into a world where numbers meet narrative, and data tells a tale. Let's turn those spreadsheets into stories together!

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  • 6 Months to Complete
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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1. Navigating the World of Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is a prevalent tool for managing data, performing calculations, and creating charts, integrating seamlessly within the Microsoft Office suite and offering compatibility with other spreadsheet solutions. Understanding the basic navigation and layout of Excel, such as its rows, columns, and ribbon interface, is essential before delving into more advanced features. 17 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Lesson 1: Exam

Lesson 2. Data Input: From Worksheets to Workbooks

Excel's built-in calculation capabilities turn basic entry fields into dynamic data-processing tools, offering users the ability to perform formulas by referencing multiple cells, even across sheets. Errors in equations are clearly flagged, ensuring transparency in calculations. 18 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video A
  • Lesson 2 Video B : Entering Data
  • Assessment: Lesson 2: Exam

Lesson 3. Excel Formatting Essentials

Excel's formatting tools enable easy customization of spreadsheets with pre-made styles for both cell appearance and text alignment. Users can also personalize data display through font size adjustments, custom number formats, and cell merging to suit different uses. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3: Exam

Lesson 4. Editing Excel Workbooks with Precision and Security

Dynamic formulas in Excel allow for the integration of data from various sheets and external workbooks, promoting streamlined calculations and data integrity. Collaborative features such as commenting and workbook protection bolster data management and security. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4: Exam

Lesson 5. Unleashing the Power of Excel: Function Parameters and Calculations

Using built-in formulas and operators, Excel calculates data by referencing cell coordinates and constants, allowing users to automate tasks like summing and averaging. The AutoSum feature quickly tallies numerical data, while error messages guide formula corrections. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video A
  • Lesson 5 Video B : Formulas and Calculations
  • Assessment: Lesson 5: Exam

Lesson 6. Visuals in Excel

You can add pictures from your local storage or online through Excel, using Bing search to streamline the process. Once inserted, images can be resized, rotated, and enhanced with effects such as shadows and artistic styles, all within Excel's 'Format' tab. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video A
  • Lesson 6 Video B : Working with Graphics
  • Assessment: Lesson 6: Exam

Lesson 7. Quick Excel Charts Guide

Excel's 'Insert' tab offers numerous chart types and a 'Recommended Charts' feature, simplifying the process of finding the best visual representation for your data. With capabilities to alter design, colors, and chart types, customization is just a click away to fit any data narrative. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video A
  • Lesson 7 Video B : Working with Charts and Diagrams
  • Assessment: Lesson 7: Exam

Lesson 8. What-If Scenarios: Making Data-Driven Financial Decisions

The What-If Analysis suite in Excel includes Scenarios, Goal Seek, and Data Tables, providing a powerful means to simulate various financial outcomes. These tools simplify decision-making processes by showing the impact of changing variables without creating separate spreadsheets. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8: Exam

Lesson 9. Dropdowns Made Easy in Excel

Creating dropdown menus and using data validation in Excel minimizes input errors and improves data consistency. Learn to manage and audit your Excel data effectively, leveraging tools such as forms and formula tracing to enhance productivity and meet organizational needs. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video A
  • Lesson 9 Video B : Managing Data
  • Assessment: Lesson 9: Exam

Lesson 10. Pivot Tables and Dynamic Charts Explained

Pivot tables offer an innovative way to reshape data views, allowing multiple analyses from the same dataset, enhancing decision-making processes. Excel's interface supports this with ease by enabling data setup, creation of tables, and insights extraction with minimal effort from users. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 10: Exam

Lesson 11. Excel Templates and Macros

Templates in Excel 2019 simplify spreadsheet creation by offering ready-to-use tables with pre-configured analytics for various needs, from budget planning to tutorial aids. Macros complement templates by recording and executing repetitive tasks, thus freeing up time for users to focus on key tasks. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 11: Exam

Lesson 12. Importing and Exporting Data with Excel

Microsoft Access and Excel's synergy allows easy data transfers, with CSV files acting as universal intermediaries for databases with differing compatibility. Additionally, Excel's querying capabilities ensure that any changes in the Access database are seamlessly reflected in Excel. 18 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 12: Exam

Lesson 13. Sorting and Conditional Formatting in Excel

When handling extensive data in Excel, sorting allows data organization based on specific parameters, such as dates or numerical values, while conditional formatting emphasizes important or outlier values. These functionalities ensure that key information stands out, facilitating better data analysis and decision-making. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 13: Exam

Lesson 14. Key Excel Functions for Streamlined Calculations

Excel's numerous functions like conditional, date, and text utilities boost productivity by automating mathematical, logical, and text operations that would otherwise require complex formulas. Utilizing these functions reduces error rates and saves considerable time when setting up spreadsheets. 178 Total Points
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 14: Exam
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
431
Total Course Points
 

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Course Title: Excel 2021
Course Number: 57700102
Lessons Rating: 4.54 / 5 Stars (1,725 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Enroll in this course from any U.S. state, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also accessible to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.
Last Updated: December 2023
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 1.1 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Proctor: UniversalClass Instructional Team
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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