1. Introduction to Microsoft Excel

• Overview of Excel Interface (Ribbon, Formula Bar, Worksheet Tabs)

• Types of Excel Workbooks and Worksheets

• Basic Terminology (Cells, Rows, Columns)

• Understanding Excel File Formats (.xlsx, .xls, .csv, .xlsm)

2. Creating and Managing Spreadsheets

• Creating New Workbooks and Worksheets

• Opening, Saving, and Closing Workbooks

• Saving Files in Different Formats

• Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks

• Navigating in Large Workbooks (Freeze Panes, Split, Navigation Shortcuts)

3. Data Entry and Formatting

• Entering Text, Numbers, and Dates in Cells

• Autofill and Flash Fill

• Formatting Cells (Font, Size, Color, Borders, Background)

• Number Formats (Currency, Percentage, Date, Time)

• Custom Number Formats

• Adjusting Row Height and Column Width

4. Data Organization and Sorting

• Sorting Data by Columns (Ascending, Descending)

• Sorting by Multiple Columns

• Custom Sorting (Using Custom Lists)

• Using Filter to Display Specific Data

• AutoFilter and Advanced Filters

• Grouping Data

5. Basic Formulas and Functions

• Introduction to Formulas (Basic Arithmetic)

• Using SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, COUNT

• Relative, Absolute, and Mixed Cell References

• Using Parentheses for Formula Order

• Using AutoSum for Quick Calculations

6. Advanced Formulas and Functions

• Logical Functions: IF, AND, OR, NOT

• Lookup Functions: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH

• Text Functions: CONCATENATE, LEFT, RIGHT, MID, TRIM

• Date Functions: DATE, TODAY, NETWORKDAYS

• Statistical Functions: COUNTIF, SUMIF, AVERAGEIF, FREQUENCY

• Mathematical Functions: ROUND, CEILING, FLOOR, POWER

7. Working with Tables

• Creating and Formatting Tables (Insert Table)

• Table Styles and Formatting

• Sorting and Filtering within Tables

• Structured References in Tables

• Table Data Validation

8. Data Analysis Tools

• Conditional Formatting (Color Scales, Icon Sets, Data Bars)

• Using Pivot Tables for Data Summarization

• Pivot Charts (Creating and Customizing)

• Data Validation (Input Restrictions, Drop-down Lists)

• Goal Seek and Solver for Optimization

• Using the Analysis Toolpak (Regression, Descriptive Statistics)

9. Charts and Graphs

• Types of Charts (Column, Line, Pie, Bar, Scatter, Area)

• Creating and Modifying Charts

• Chart Elements (Title, Legend, Axes, Data Labels)

• Customizing Chart Styles and Layouts

• Using Combo Charts for Mixed Data Types

10. Advanced Charting Techniques

• Adding Trendlines to Charts

• Creating Sparklines (Mini-Charts within Cells)

• Creating Waterfall Charts

• Creating Dynamic Charts with Formulas

• Using Secondary Axes for Complex Data

11. Data Consolidation and Pivoting

• Combining Data from Multiple Worksheets (Consolidate Tool)

• Creating and Modifying Pivot Tables

• Grouping Data in Pivot Tables (By Date, Text, Number)

• Slicing Pivot Table Data with Slicers

• Pivot Table Calculated Fields and Items

12. Text Manipulation and Data Cleaning

• Text-to-Columns (Split Data into Columns)

• Removing Duplicates

• Using Find and Replace for Data Editing

• Removing Extra Spaces (TRIM, CLEAN)

• Text Formatting and Case Functions

13. Using Excel for Financial and Accounting Tasks

• Creating Budgets, Expense Sheets, and Financial Models

• Loan Amortization Schedules

• Using Excel for Invoice and Tax Calculations

• Forecasting and Trend Analysis

• Financial Functions: NPV, IRR, PMT, FV, PV

14. Working with External Data

• Importing Data from Text Files (CSV, TXT)

• Importing Data from External Databases (SQL, Access)

• Linking Data from Other Workbooks

• Connecting Excel to Web Data (Live Stock Prices, Currency Rates)

15. Collaborating and Sharing Excel Files

• Protecting and Locking Worksheets (Password Protection)

• Sharing Workbooks and Tracking Changes

• Using Comments and Notes for Collaboration

• Merging Workbooks and Resolving Conflicts

• Using OneDrive and Google Sheets for Cloud Sharing

16. Excel Automation with Macros

• Recording and Running Macros

• Writing Simple VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) Code

• Assigning Macros to Buttons

• Automating Repetitive Tasks with Macros

17. Excel Security and Privacy

• Protecting Excel Files with Passwords

• Data Encryption and Privacy Settings

• Managing Permissions and User Access

• Disabling Macros from Unknown Sources

18. Advanced Data Analysis

• Scenario Manager for Multiple Data Scenarios

• Data Tables for Sensitivity Analysis

• Creating and Using Dynamic Dashboards

• Advanced Conditional Formatting for Data Analysis

• Statistical Analysis: Regression, Correlation, Descriptive Statistics