Online Class: Excel 2021

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14Lessons
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22Exams &
Assignments -
11Hours
average time -
1.1CEUs
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!
Course Lessons
Lesson 1. Navigating the World of Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel
Lesson 1 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-1-StudyGuide-19616.pdf
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Assessment: Lesson 1: Exam
Lesson 2. Data Input: From Worksheets to Workbooks
Lesson 2 Video A
Lesson 2 Video B : Entering Data
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-2-HomeWork-19617.pdf
Complete: Lesson 2 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 2: Exam
Lesson 3. Excel Formatting Essentials
Lesson 3 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-3-WorkSheet-19618.pdf
Complete: Lesson 3 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 3: Exam
Lesson 4. Editing Excel Workbooks with Precision and Security
Lesson 4 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-4-StudyGuide-19620.pdf
Complete: Lesson 4 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 4: Exam
Lesson 5. Unleashing the Power of Excel: Function Parameters and Calculations
Lesson 5 Video A
Lesson 5 Video B : Formulas and Calculations
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-5-Activity-19622.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 5: Exam
Lesson 6. Visuals in Excel
Lesson 6 Video A
Lesson 6 Video B : Working with Graphics
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-6-Activity-19624.pdf
Complete: Lesson 6 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 6: Exam
Lesson 7. Quick Excel Charts Guide
Lesson 7 Video A
Lesson 7 Video B : Working with Charts and Diagrams
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-7-HomeWork-19627.pdf
Complete: Lesson 7 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 7: Exam
Lesson 8. What-If Scenarios: Making Data-Driven Financial Decisions
Lesson 8 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-8-Downloadable-19629.pdf
Complete: Lesson 8 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 8: Exam
Lesson 9. Dropdowns Made Easy in Excel
Lesson 9 Video A
Lesson 9 Video B : Managing Data
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-9-HomeWork-19631.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 9: Exam
Lesson 10. Pivot Tables and Dynamic Charts Explained
Lesson 10 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-10-WorkSheet-19633.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 10: Exam
Lesson 11. Excel Templates and Macros
Lesson 11 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-11-WorkSheet-19634.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 11: Exam
Lesson 12. Importing and Exporting Data with Excel
Lesson 12 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-12-Activity-19637.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 12: Exam
Lesson 13. Sorting and Conditional Formatting in Excel
Lesson 13 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-13-Activity-19639.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 13: Exam
Lesson 14. Key Excel Functions for Streamlined Calculations
Lesson 14 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-14-Activity-19641.pdf
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments
Assessment: Lesson 14: Exam
Assessment: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to open Excel, navigate menus, and activate cells for data entry and formatting.
- Recognize the basic layout of an Excel workbook, including rows, columns, and ribbon interface functionalities.
- Define the difference between a worksheet and a workbook in Excel.
- Demonstrate how to enter data and simple formulas into an Excel worksheet.
- Demonstrate how to apply cell styles, including font changes and color highlights, to organize data visually in an Excel spreadsheet.
- Identify the steps to format a cell with a specific numerical display, such as currency or custom formatting, in Excel.
- Explain and apply the process of protecting worksheets and workbooks in Excel to control and manage user permissions and data security.
- Identify and demonstrate how to accurately reference cells across multiple sheets and workbooks in Excel by utilizing appropriate syntax and formulas.
- Define and apply Excel functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, and ROUND to perform calculations effectively within spreadsheets using appropriate syntax.
- Demonstrate the ability to search, identify, and implement Excel functions from the function library, ensuring correct parameter input for accurate data analysis.
- Define the steps involved in inserting an image from both local storage and online into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
- Demonstrate how to apply different formatting effects to images, such as cropping, resizing, and adding artistic effects, within Microsoft Excel.
- Describe the steps to create a chart in Excel using the 'Recommended Charts' feature, and format it by changing color and adding a title.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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