Overview

Learn essential Excel functions to manage, analyze, and manipulate data with ease. We will cover fundamental statistical functions like SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, and COUNT, helping you quickly summarize datasets. We will also explore the conditional function IF, which allows you to perform calculations based on specific criteria.

The class will introduce you to the power of VLOOKUP for searching and cross-referencing data, as well as date functions like TODAY and NOW for calculating and working with time-based data. Additionally, you'll learn how to manipulate text using functions like LEFT, RIGHT, TRIM, and CONCAT, making it easy to clean and format imported data.

Why you should Attend

This class is ideal for anyone looking to take their Excel skills to the next level and streamline their workflow. Whether you're an analyst, manager, or anyone who works with large datasets, mastering these functions will save you time, reduce errors, and help you extract meaningful insights quickly. With hands-on practice, you’ll be equipped to handle a variety of data-related tasks, from statistical analysis and date calculations to text manipulation, making you more efficient and confident in your Excel abilities.

Areas Covered in the Session

• Learn many statistical functions including SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN and COUNT
  
• Use IF and explore its counterparts COUNTIF, SUMIF, and AVERAGEIF
  
• Understand VLOOKUP
  
• Calculate dates using TODAY, and NOW
  
• Learn many functions to manipulate text once imported including LEFT, RIGHT, TRIM and CONCAT
  

Who Will Benefit

• Financial Analysts
  
• Accountants 
  
• Data Analysts
  
• Project Managers 
  
• Operations Managers
  
• Marketing Analysts 
  
• Sales Managers 
  
• Supply Chain Managers 
  
• HR Professionals  
  
• Researchers