Overview
Attendees will create and edit basic mathematical formulas. You will build formulas in Excel with function autocomplete or by typing them manually, while learning essential functions like SUM, MIN, MAX, AVERAGE and COUNT. You will also learn the difference between relative and absolute cell references as well as learning how to copy and paste formulas in Excel and apply autofill options.
Why you should Attend
Using Excel is now a daily requirement for most business professionals in any type of industry, whether they are manipulating spreadsheets, updating forecasts, analyzing revenue or trying to decipher data.
With all the information out there, and such an urgent need to understand it all, you might be wondering how you can make Excel work for you and get the most from your data? Start by learning the basics of formula creation in Excel using the most essential functions.
Enroll your team today in this Excel Formula class and discover the power of formulas!
Areas Covered in the Session
- Learn the Rules for Formulas
- Rediscover the Order of Operation
- Why Cell Referencing is Important
- Discover Basic Calculations
- Be Introduced to Functions and Autosum
- Use SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, and COUNT
- Use Autofill to Simplify Data Entry
- Copy Formulas to Other Cells
- Differentiate between Relative and Absolute References
Who Will Benefit
- Business Owners
- CEO's / CFO's / CTO's
- Managers
- Accountants
- CPA's
- Financial Consultants
- IT Professionals
- Auditors
- Human Resource Personnel
- Bookkeepers
- Marketers
- Anybody who uses Microsoft Excel on a regular basis, and wants to be more efficient and productive
Speaker Profile
Cathy Horwitz is a highly experienced Microsoft Office instructor, specializing in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. With over 30 years of expertise in both in-person and online training, she has helped thousands of professionals boost productivity, streamline workflows, and master essential Microsoft Office skills.
Cathy has been teaching Microsoft Office since its inception, offering tailored training programs that meet the unique needs of individuals and businesses. Her courses cover everything from Excel formulas, PivotTables, and automation with macros to Word document formatting, PowerPoint presentation design, and Outlook email management. Workshops from beginning level through advanced are available.
Known for her engaging, hands-on teaching style, Cathy incorporates real-world business scenarios to ensure students gain practical skills they can immediately apply. Whether you're looking for corporate training, individual coaching, or advanced Microsoft Office workshops, Cathy delivers results-driven instruction that enhances efficiency, problem-solving, and software proficiency.