Master Advanced Excel & Become Data-Smart
Learn to organize, analyze and visualize business data using Microsoft Excel. Build practical skills in advanced formulas, Pivot Tables, Power Query, interactive dashboards, data validation, reporting and Excel automation.
Learn powerful formulas, functions and data tools for everyday business tasks.
Work with datasets, Pivot Tables and analytical reports.
Create interactive Excel dashboards and visual reports.
Explore macros and VBA fundamentals for repetitive tasks.
Go Beyond Spreadsheets. Master Business Data.
Microsoft Excel is widely
used for organizing data,
reporting, calculations,
financial analysis and
business decision-making.
This Advanced Excel course
covers formulas, lookup
functions, Pivot Tables,
Power Query, conditional
formatting, dashboards
and automation concepts.
Learn to manage large
worksheets, clean datasets,
build analytical reports
and improve the efficiency
of common business workflows.
Advanced Excel Skills You'll Develop
Build practical expertise in formulas, data cleaning, reporting, dashboards and spreadsheet automation.
Advanced Excel Formulas
Work with IF, IFS, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH and dynamic array functions.
Pivot Tables & Pivot Charts
Summarize large datasets, group information and create dynamic analytical reports with Pivot Tables.
Data Cleaning & Power Query
Import, clean, combine and transform data using Excel tools and Power Query.
Excel Dashboard Design
Build interactive dashboards using charts, slicers, KPI cards and reporting layouts.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Analyze sales, finance, HR and operational datasets to identify trends and insights.
Macros & VBA Fundamentals
Record macros, understand VBA basics and explore ways to automate repetitive tasks.
Excel Tools You'll Explore
Learn important Excel functions and features used in analytical and reporting workflows.
Advanced Excel Course Syllabus
A structured roadmap covering formulas, data management, Pivot Tables, Power Query, dashboards and automation.
Module 01 — Excel Fundamentals & Productivity
- Excel interface and workbook management
- Worksheets, rows, columns and ranges
- Cell references: relative, absolute and mixed
- Excel Tables and structured references
- Named ranges
- Sorting and filtering data
- Keyboard shortcuts and productivity techniques
Module 02 — Advanced Formulas & Functions
- IF, IFS, AND and OR
- SUMIF, SUMIFS, COUNTIF and COUNTIFS
- IFERROR and IFNA
- Text functions: LEFT, RIGHT, MID and TEXT
- TEXTJOIN and CONCAT
- Date and time functions
- Nested formulas
- Formula auditing and troubleshooting
Module 03 — Lookup & Dynamic Array Functions
- VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
- XLOOKUP
- INDEX and MATCH
- XMATCH
- FILTER
- SORT and SORTBY
- UNIQUE
- Dynamic arrays and spill ranges
Module 04 — Data Cleaning & Validation
- Removing duplicate records
- Text to Columns
- Flash Fill
- TRIM, CLEAN and SUBSTITUTE
- Handling inconsistent data
- Data validation rules
- Dropdown lists
- Conditional formatting rules
Module 05 — Pivot Tables & Pivot Charts
- Creating Pivot Tables
- Grouping and summarizing data
- Calculated fields and value settings
- Sorting and filtering Pivot Tables
- Pivot Charts
- Slicers and timelines
- Refreshing Pivot Tables
- Building Pivot-based reports
Module 06 — Power Query for Excel
- Introduction to Power Query
- Importing Excel and CSV data
- Cleaning and transforming columns
- Changing data types
- Merging queries
- Appending queries
- Grouping and aggregating data
- Refreshing transformed datasets
Module 07 — Excel Charts & Dashboards
- Column, bar and line charts
- Pie and donut charts
- Combo charts
- Conditional formatting visuals
- Dashboard layout planning
- Interactive slicers and controls
- KPI calculations and indicators
- Dashboard formatting and storytelling
Module 08 — Data Analysis & Business Reporting
- Sales performance analysis
- Expense and budget tracking
- HR and attendance reporting
- Trend analysis
- What-If Analysis
- Goal Seek and Scenario Manager
- Basic forecasting techniques
- Management reporting fundamentals
Module 09 — Macros & VBA Fundamentals
- Introduction to Excel automation
- Recording and running macros
- Macro-enabled workbooks
- VBA Editor overview
- Variables and basic procedures
- Working with ranges and worksheets
- Basic loops and conditions
- Automating repetitive reporting tasks
Module 10 — Practical Projects & Portfolio
- Preparing business datasets
- Cleaning and organizing raw data
- Applying advanced formulas
- Building Pivot Table reports
- Creating interactive dashboards
- Validating calculations and results
- Presenting analytical findings
- Final Excel project review
Build Practical Advanced Excel Projects
Apply Excel skills to realistic business scenarios involving reporting, analysis and dashboards.
Sales Analytics Dashboard
Build an interactive dashboard to analyze sales, profit, product performance and monthly trends.
HR Attendance & Payroll Report
Use Excel formulas, data validation and Pivot Tables to create attendance summaries and payroll calculations.
Financial Budget Tracker
Create a budget monitoring workbook with expense categories, variance analysis, financial summaries and charts.
Develop Excel Skills for Business & Analytics Roles.
Advanced Excel is used
across finance, operations,
administration, sales,
human resources and analytics.
Strong Excel skills can
support roles that involve
data organization, reporting,
analysis and business operations.
Job requirements vary
depending on experience,
technical knowledge
and industry.
Questions About Advanced Excel
Can beginners learn Advanced Excel?
Does the course include XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables?
Will I learn to create Excel dashboards?
Does the course include Power Query?
Will I learn Macros and VBA?
Do I need Microsoft 365 for all features?
Ready to Master Excel for Business & Data Analysis?
Explore Advanced Excel training with Placify India and develop practical skills in formulas, Pivot Tables, dashboards, Power Query and automation.