Answer Quest offers training for the following classes:
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to create and develop Excel worksheets and workbooks in order to work with and analyze the data that is critical to the success of your organization. You will:
- Get started with Microsoft Office Excel 2013.
- Perform calculations.
- Modify a worksheet.
- Format a worksheet.
- Print workbooks.
- Manage workbooks.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Office Excel 2013
Topic A: Navigate the Excel User Interface
Topic B: Use Excel Commands
Topic C: Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Topic D: Enter Cell Data
Topic E: Use Excel Help
Lesson 2: Performing Calculations
Topic A: Create Worksheet Formulas
Topic B: Insert Functions
Topic C: Reuse Formulas
Lesson 3: Modifying a Worksheet
Topic A: Insert, Delete, and Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Topic B: Search for and Replace Data
Topic C: Use Proofing and Research Tools
Lesson 4: Formatting a Worksheet
Topic A: Modify Fonts
Topic B: Add Borders and Colors to Worksheets
Topic C: Apply Number Formats
Topic D: Align Cell Contents
Topic E: Apply Styles and Themes
Topic F: Apply Basic Conditional Formatting
Topic G: Create and Use Templates
Lesson 5: Printing Workbooks
Topic A: Preview and Print a Workbook
Topic B: Define the Page Layout
Lesson 6: Managing Workbooks
Topic A: Manage Worksheets
Topic B: Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Topic C: Manage Workbook Properties
Appendix A: Microsoft Office Excel 2013 Exam 77-420
Appendix B: Microsoft Office Excel 2013 Expert Exams 77–427 and 77-428
Appendix C: Microsoft Excel 2013 Common Keyboard Shortcuts
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to leverage the power of data analysis and presentation in order to make informed, intelligent organizational decisions. You will:
- Customize the Excel environment.
- Create advanced formulas.
- Analyze data by using functions and conditional formatting.
- Organize and analyze datasets and tables.
- Visualize data by using basic charts.
- Analyze data by using PivotTables, slicers, and PivotCharts.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Customizing the Excel Environment
Topic A: Configure Excel Options
Topic B: Customize the Ribbon and the Quick Access Toolbar
Topic C: Enable Excel Add-Ins
Lesson 2: Creating Advanced Formulas
Topic A: Use Range Names in Formulas
Topic B: Use Specialized Functions
Topic C: Use Array Formulas
Lesson 3: Analyzing Data with Functions and Conditional Formatting
Topic A: Analyze Data by Using Text and Logical Functions
Topic B: Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting
Lesson 4: Organizing and Analyzing Datasets and Tables
Topic A: Create and Modify Tables
Topic B: Sort Data
Topic C: Filter Data
Topic D: Use SUBTOTAL and Database Functions
Lesson 5: Visualizing Data with Basic Charts
Topic A: Create Charts
Topic B: Modify and Format Charts
Lesson 6: Analyzing Data with PivotTables, Slicers, and PivotCharts
Topic A: Create a PivotTable
Topic B: Analyze PivotTable Data
Topic C: Present Data with PivotCharts
Topic D: Filter Data by Using Slicers
Appendix A: Microsoft Office Excel 2013 Exam 77-420
Appendix B: Microsoft Office Excel 2013 Expert Exams 77–427 and 77-428
Appendix C: Financial Functions
Appendix D: Date and Time Functions
Appendix E: Working with Graphical Objects
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to perform advanced data analysis, collaborate on workbooks with other users, and automate workbook functionality. You will:
- Work with multiple worksheets and workbooks simultaneously.
- Share and protect workbooks.
- Automate workbook functionality.
- Apply conditional logic.
- Audit worksheets.
- Use automated analysis tools.
- Present your data visually.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks Simultaneously
Topic A: Use 3-D References
Topic B: Use Links and External References
Topic C: Consolidate Data
Lesson 2: Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Topic A: Collaborate on a Workbook
Topic B: Protect Worksheets and Workbooks
Lesson 3: Automating Workbook Functionality
Topic A: Apply Data Validation
Topic B: Work with Forms and Controls
Topic C: Work with Macros
Lesson 4: Applying Conditional Logic
Topic A: Use Lookup Functions
Topic B: Combine Functions
Topic C: Use Formulas and Functions to Apply Conditional Formatting
Lesson 5: Auditing Worksheets
Topic A: Trace Cells
Topic B: Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Topic C: Watch and Evaluate Formulas
Lesson 6: Using Automated Analysis Tools
Topic A: Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Topic B: Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Topic C: Use the Goal Seek Feature
Topic D: Activate and Use the Solver Tool
Topic E: Analyze Data with Analysis ToolPak Tools
Lesson 7: Presenting Your Data Visually
Topic A: Use Advanced Chart Features
Topic B: Create Sparklines
Appendix A: Microsoft Office Excel 2013 Exam 77-420
Appendix B: Microsoft Office Excel 2013 Expert Exams 77–427 and 77-428
Appendix C: Cube Functions
Appendix D: Import and Export Data
Appendix E: Internationalize Workbooks
Appendix F: Work with PowerPivot
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to use Excel 2013 advanced PivotTable functionality to analyze your raw data. You will:
- Prepare data for PivotTable reporting and create PivotTables from various data sources.
- Analyze Data Using PivotTables.
- Work with PivotCharts.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Preparing Data and Creating PivotTables
Topic A: Prepare Data
Topic B: Create a PivotTable from a Local Data Source
Topic C: Create a PivotTable from Multiple Local Data Sources
Topic D: Create a PivotTable from an External Data Source
Lesson 2: Analyzing Data Using
Topic A: Summarize PivotTable Data
Topic B: Organize PivotTable Data
Topic C: Filter PivotTable Data
Topic D: Format a PivotTable
Topic E: Refresh and Change PivotTable Data
Lesson 3: Working with PivotCharts
Topic A: Create a PivotChart
Topic B: Manipulate PivotChart Data
Topic C: Format a PivotChart
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Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to create and develop Excel worksheets and workbooks in order to work with and analyze the data that is critical to the success of your organization. You will:
- Get started with Microsoft Office Excel 2010.
- Perform calculations.
- Modify a worksheet.
- Format a worksheet.
- Print workbooks.
- Manage workbooks.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Office Excel 2010
Topic A: Navigate the Excel User Interface
Topic B: Use Excel Commands
Topic C: Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Topic D: Enter Cell Data
Topic E: Use Excel Help
Lesson 2: Performing Calculations
Topic A: Create Worksheet Formulas
Topic B: Insert Functions
Topic C: Reuse Formulas
Lesson 3: Modifying a Worksheet
Topic A: Insert, Delete, and Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Topic B: Search for and Replace Data
Topic C: Use Proofing and Research Tools
Lesson 4: Formatting a Worksheet
Topic A: Modify Fonts
Topic B: Add Borders and Colors to Worksheets
Topic C: Apply Number Formats
Topic D: Align Cell Contents
Topic E: Apply Styles and Themes
Topic F: Apply Basic Conditional Formatting
Topic G: Create and Use Templates
Lesson 5: Printing Workbooks
Topic A: Preview and Print a Workbook
Topic B: Define the Page Layout
Lesson 6: Managing Workbooks
Topic A: Manage Worksheets
Topic B: Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Topic C: Manage Workbook Properties
Appendix A: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Exam 77-882
Appendix B: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Expert Exam 77–888
Appendix C: Microsoft Excel 2010 Common Keyboard Shortcuts
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to leverage the power of data analysis and presentation in order to make informed, intelligent organizational decisions. You will:
- Customize the Excel environment.
- Create advanced formulas.
- Analyze data by using functions and conditional formatting.
- Organize and analyze datasets and tables.
- Visualize data by using basic charts.
- Analyze data by using PivotTables, slicers, and PivotCharts.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Customizing the Excel Environment
Topic A: Configure Excel Options
Topic B: Customize the Ribbon and the Quick Access Toolbar
Topic C: Enable Excel Add-Ins
Lesson 2: Creating Advanced Formulas
Topic A: Use Range Names in Formulas
Topic B: Use Specialized Functions
Topic C: Use Array Formulas
Lesson 3: Analyzing Data with Functions and Conditional Formatting
Topic A: Analyze Data by Using Text and Logical Functions
Topic B: Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting
Lesson 4: Organizing and Analyzing Datasets and Tables
Topic A: Create and Modify Tables
Topic B: Sort Data
Topic C: Filter Data
Topic D: Use SUBTOTAL and Database Functions
Lesson 5: Visualizing Data with Basic Charts
Topic A: Create Charts
Topic B: Modify and Format Charts
Lesson 6: Analyzing Data with PivotTables, Slicers, and PivotCharts
Topic A: Create a PivotTable
Topic B: Analyze PivotTable Data
Topic C: Present Data with PivotCharts
Topic D: Filter Data by Using Slicers
Appendix A: Financial Functions
Appendix B: Date and Time Functions
Appendix C: Working with Graphical Objects
Appendix D: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Exam 77-882
Appendix E: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Expert Exam 77–888
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to perform advanced data analysis, collaborate on workbooks with other users, and automate workbook functionality. You will:
- Work with multiple worksheets and workbooks simultaneously.
- Share and protect workbooks.
- Automate workbook functionality.
- Apply conditional logic.
- Audit worksheets.
- Use automated analysis tools.
- Present your data visually.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks Simultaneously
Topic A: Use 3-D References
Topic B: Use Links and External References
Topic C: Consolidate Data
Lesson 2: Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Topic A: Collaborate on a Workbook
Topic B: Protect Worksheets and Workbooks
Lesson 3: Automating Workbook Functionality
Topic A: Apply Data Validation
Topic B: Work with Forms and Controls
Topic C: Work with Macros
Lesson 4: Applying Conditional Logic
Topic A: Use Lookup Functions
Topic B: Combine Functions
Topic C: Use Formulas and Functions to Apply Conditional Formatting
Lesson 5: Auditing Worksheets
Topic A: Trace Cells
Topic B: Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Topic C: Watch and Evaluate Formulas
Lesson 6: Using Automated Analysis Tools
Topic A: Determine Potential Outcomes by Using Data Tables
Topic B: Determine Potential Outcomes by Using Scenarios
Topic C: Use the Goal Seek Feature
Topic D: Activate and Use the Solver Tool
Topic E: Analyze Data with Analysis ToolPak Tools
Lesson 7: Presenting Your Data Visually
Topic A: Use Advanced Chart Features
Topic B: Create Sparklines
Appendix A: Cube Functions
Appendix B: Import and Export Data
Appendix C: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Exam 77-882
Appendix D: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Expert Exam 77-888
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Manipulate data using statistical and lookup functions.
- Analyze data using the data analysis tools in Microsoft Excel 2010.
- Make investment decisions using the financial functions in Excel 2010.
- Examine data using math functions in Excel 2010.
- Manipulate data using text and information functions in Excel.
- Create templates and work with Excel’s advanced chart options.
- Manage data in Excel workbooks.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Manipulating Data Using Statistical and Lookup Functions
Topic 1A: Forecast GDP Using Statistical Functions
Topic 1B: Evaluate Sales Data Using Statistical Functions
Topic 1C: Analyze Stock Data Using Statistical Functions
Topic 1D: Mine Data Using the Lookup and Reference Functions
Lesson 2: Analyzing Data Using Data Analysis Tools
Topic 2A: Analyze Sales Data Using Descriptive Statistics
Topic 2B: Analyze Time Series Data Using Exponential Smoothing
Topic 2C: Analyze Data Using Regression
Topic 2D: Identify the Beta Value of a Security
Topic 2E: Analyze Sector Data Using Correlation and Covariance Matrices
Topic 2F: Optimize a Stock Portfolio Using Solver
Lesson 3: Working with Data Using Financial Functions
Topic 3A: Develop an Investment Schedule Using Financial Functions
Topic 3B: Make Investment Decisions Using Financial Functions
Lesson 4: Examining Data Using Math Functions
Topic 4A: Analyze Sales Data Using Math Functions
Topic 4B: Calculate Stock Returns Using Math Functions
Topic 4C: Aggregate GDP Data Using Math Functions
Lesson 5: Manipulating Data Using Text and Information Functions
Topic 5A: Manipulate Data Using Text Functions
Topic 5B: Validate Data Using Information Functions
Lesson 6: Working with Templates and Charts
Topic 6A: Create Advanced Templates
Topic 6B: Create Advanced Charts
Lesson 7: Managing Data in Workbooks
Topic 7A: Retrieve and Paste Data
Topic 7B: Clean Data in Workbooks
Appendix A: Commonly Used Excel Functions
Appendix B: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Exam 77–882
Appendix C: Microsoft Office Excel Expert 2010 Exam 77–888
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop a macro.
- Format worksheets using macros.
- Create an interactive worksheet.
- Work with multiple worksheets.
- Perform calculations.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Developing Macros
Topic 1A: Create a Macro Using the Macro Recorder
Topic 1B: Edit a Macro
Topic 1C: Debug a Macro
Topic 1D: Customize the Quick Access Toolbar and Hotkeys
Topic 1E: Set Macro Security
Lesson 2: Formatting Worksheets Using Macros
Topic 2A: Insert Text
Topic 2B: Format Text
Topic 2C: Sort Data
Topic 2D: Duplicate Data
Topic 2E: Generate a Report
Lesson 3: Creating an Interactive Worksheet
Topic 3A: Determine the Dialog Box Type
Topic 3B: Capture User Input
Lesson 4: Working with Multiple Worksheets
Topic 4A: Insert, Copy, and Delete Worksheets
Topic 4B: Rename Worksheets
Topic 4C: Modify the Order of Worksheets
Topic 4D: Print Worksheets
Lesson 5: Performing Calculations
Topic 5A: Create User-Defined Functions
Topic 5B: Automate SUM Functions
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Build a PivotTable.
- Analyze data using PivotTables.
- Present PivotTable data visually.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Building a PivotTable
Topic 1A: Insert a PivotTable
Topic 1B: Create a PivotTable Based on External Data
Topic 1C: Categorize PivotTable Data
Topic 1D: Customize a PivotTable
Lesson 2: Analyzing Data Using PivotTables
Topic 2A: Create Custom Calculations in a PivotTable
Topic 2B: Restructure a PivotTable
Lesson 3: Presenting PivotTable Data Visually
Topic 3A: Format a PivotTable
Topic 3B: Present a PivotTable in a PivotChart
Topic 3C: Print PivotTables and PivotCharts
Appendix A: Solvers
Appendix B: Goal Seek
Appendix C: Troubleshooting PivotTables
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Become familiar with the PowerPivot application and import data.
- Manipulate data in a PowerPivot worksheet.
- Create reports using PowerPivot data.
- Use DAX functions in PowerPivot.
- Distribute PowerPivot Data.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting Started with PowerPivot
Topic 1A: Explore the PowerPivot Application
Topic 1B: Import Data from Various Data Sources
Topic 1C: Refresh Data from a Data Source
Topic 1D: Create Linked Tables
Lesson 2: Manipulating PowerPivot Data
Topic 2A: Organize and Format Tables
Topic 2B: Create Calculated Columns
Topic 2C: Sort and Filter PowerPivot Data
Topic 2D: Create and Manage Table Relationships
Lesson 3: Creating PowerPivot Reports
Topic 3A: Create a PivotTable
Topic 3B: Create PivotCharts
Topic 3C: Filter Data Using Slicers
Topic 3D: Present PivotTable Data Visually
Lesson 4: Using DAX Functions in PowerPivot
Topic 4A: Manipulate PowerPivot Data Using DAX Functions
Topic 4B: Extract Data from Tables Using Functions
Topic 4C: Work with Time Dependent Data
Lesson 5: Distributing PowerPivot Data
Topic 5A: Protect Reports
Topic 5B: Save Reports in Different File Formats