Excel Data Mastery: Formulas, Functions, Charts, And Graphs
Published 7/2025
Created by Bright Path
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Level: All | Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Duration: 22 Lectures ( 2h 48m ) | Size: 969 MB
Introduction to Excel Functions and Their Syntax
Understanding the Basics of Formulas
Working with Cell References: Relative, Absolute, and Mixed
Basic Arithmetic Operations in Excel
Text Functions: CONCATENATE, LEFT, RIGHT, MID
Logical Functions: IF, AND, OR, NOT
Date and Time Functions: TODAY, NOW, DATEDIF
Lookup Functions: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP
Combining Functions in a Single Formula
Working with Array Formulas
Advanced Text Manipulation Functions: TRIM, LEN, SUBSTITUTE
Using Conditional Functions: SUMIF, COUNTIF, AVERAGEIF
Statistical Functions: AVERAGE, MEDIAN, MODE, STDEV
Error Handling Functions: IFERROR, ISERROR
Creating Basic Charts: Column, Line, Pie
Customizing Chart Elements: Titles, Labels, and Legends
Introduction to Sparklines for Data Trends
Creating Combo Charts for Comparative Analysis
Advanced Graphical Elements: Data Bars, Color Scales, Icon Sets
Using Macros to Automate Chart Creation
Introduction to VBA for Custom Chart Functions
Requirements
No prior Excel expertise is required, though a basic familiarity with the interface is helpful.
Microsoft Excel installed on your computer (Excel 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, or Office 365 recommended).
Description
Master Excel from the Ground Up - Formulas, Functions, Visualizations & More!This course is designed for anyone who wants to go beyond basic spreadsheet operations and truly harness Excel's capabilities. Whether you're a beginner looking for a solid foundation, an intermediate user aiming to level up your skills, or a professional seeking to enhance your data driven decision-making, you'll find immense value in our practical, hands-on approach.We'll start with the fundamentals of powerful formulas and functions, moving into advanced data manipulation techniques, and culminating in the creation of impactful charts and graphs that tell compelling stories with your data. Through clear explanations, real world examples, and guided exercises, you'll build the confidence to tackle any data challenge.What you'll learn:Excel Formula Fundamentals & Best Practices: Master the basics of constructing effective formulas, understanding cell references (relative, absolute, mixed), and writing efficient calculations.Essential Excel Functions for Data Manipulation: Dive deep into powerful functions like SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN, and advanced logical functions such as IF, AND, OR, NOT.Lookup and Reference Mastery: Conquer data retrieval with VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, and the highly sought-after XLOOKUP (for newer Excel versions) to efficiently combine and extract data.Text and Date Functions for Data Cleaning: Learn to clean and transform data using functions like LEFT, RIGHT, MID, LEN, FIND, SEARCH, CONCATENATE (CONCAT), TEXTJOIN, TRIM, CLEAN, DATE, YEAR, MONTH, DAY, TODAY, NOW, and DATEDIF.Conditional Aggregation with SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, AVERAGEIFS: Perform sophisticated data summaries based on multiple criteria, allowing for dynamic reporting and analysis.Introduction to Dynamic Array Functions (for Excel 365/2021 users): Get a head start with modern functions like SORT, SORTBY, UNIQUE, FILTER, SEQUENCE, and RANDARRAY to streamline complex tasks.Crafting Professional Charts & Graphs: Understand the principles of effective data visualization and learn to create a wide array of charts including Column, Bar, Line, Pie, Scatter, Area, and Combination Charts.Advanced Chart Customization and Formatting: Discover how to tailor your charts with titles, labels, legends, axes formatting, data series customization, trendlines, and more to enhance clarity and impact.Using Sparklines and Conditional Formatting: Add mini-charts directly in cells and apply rules to highlight data trends and anomalies visually.Organizing and Summarizing Data with Tables & PivotTables (Introduction): Get an overview of how Excel Tables enhance data management and a sneak peek into the power of PivotTables for advanced summarization.Tips and Tricks for Efficiency: Boost your productivity with keyboard shortcuts, data validation, and other time-saving techniques.By the end of this course, you will be able to:Write complex and efficient Excel formulas and functions with confidence.Clean, prepare, and manipulate raw data for analysis.Generate meaningful insights from large datasets.Create a wide variety of professional and impactful charts and graphs.Communicate your data stories effectively through stunning visualizations.Work more efficiently and confidently with Excel, saving time and increasing accuracy.Enroll now and become an Excel Data Master - turning numbers into narratives and insights into action!
Who this course is for
Anyone looking to transform raw data into actionable insights and compelling visuals.
Individuals preparing for roles that require strong Excel proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
Students, professionals, and anyone who needs to analyze data and present findings clearly.
Who want to learn Excel from the ground up, focusing on practical data skills.
Excel Data Mastery: Formulas, Functions, Charts, And Graphs
