Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application that incorporates tools for assisting in the recording and analysis of numerical data and which has the ability of turning numerical data into charts. This functionality, combined with many powerful and sophisticated features allow the creation, manipulation, editing, printing and storage of workbooks. Excel Intermediate will allow you to gain the skills necessary to • Create functions to analyse and manage your data • Sort and filter to find and organise data • Format your data to present or track your data • Create charts to present your data • Protect your workbooks The course is structured to give maximum hands-on experience to participants rather than involving a lecture situation. In order to attain this, participants will have their own personal computer. Flexible, high-quality training delivered when, where and how you need it. At Solab we have been delivering an extensive range of high-quality information computer technology (ICT) training courses throughout Scotland since 1994. We have trained 22,000 delegates over the years and have developed a loyal customer base with highly satisfied delegates and training bookers returning time and time again. We trust you will enjoy your training course with Solab, and if you get into any problems, please call us on 01224213033.

1. IT BUSINESS
TRAINING
CONTACT SOLAB
t. +44 1224 213033
e. training@solab.co.uk
Solab
56-58 Bridge Street, Bridge House,
Aberdeen, AB11 6JN United Kingdom
t. +44 1224 213033
f. +44 1224 210169
e. info@solab.co.uk
www.solab.co.uk
Registered Name: Solutions (Aberdeen) Limited
Registered No. SC132770.
COURSE DETAILS
1-Day Instructor-led classroom based training
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES
Delegates wishing to attend this course should
have
• Completed our MS Excel 2016 Foundation
Course or
• Work regularly with MS Excel 2016 and be
able to insert, delete, resize columns and
rows, copy and paste, write basic formulas
(add, subtract, divide and multiply) and
format worksheets.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application
that incorporates tools for assisting in the
recording and analysis of numerical data and
which has the ability of turning numerical data
into charts. This functionality, combined with
many powerful and sophisticated features allow
the creation, manipulation, editing, printing and
storage of workbooks.
Excel Intermediate will allow you to gain the
skills necessary to
• Create functions to analyse and manage
your data
• Sort and filter to find and organise data
• Format your data to present or track your
data
• Create charts to present your data
• Protect your workbooks
The course is structured to give maximum
hands-on experience to participants rather than
involving a lecture situation. In order to attain
this, participants will have their own personal
computer.
MICROSOFT
EXCEL 2016
INTERMEDIATE
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: Working with Date Functions
• TODAY Function
• NOW Function
• EDATE Function
• EOMONTH Function
• Calculate the Difference between Dates in
Days
• Calculate the Difference between Dates in
Months or Years - DATEDIF Function
Module 2: Counting and Summing
based on Criteria
• Countif
• Manually checking the results of a function
• Absolute and Relative Referencing
• Edit a Function
• Sumif
• Countifs
• Countif using a Wildcard
• Sumifs
• Sumif using a Wildcard
Module 3: Defined Names
• Introduction to Defined Names
• Define a Name manually
• Create a Name from a labels in the Selec-
tion
• Use Names in Formulas
• Use Names instead of Absolute References
• Manage Names using the Name Manager

2. IT BUSINESS
TRAINING
CONTACT SOLAB
t. +44 1224 213033
e. training@solab.co.uk
Solab
56-58 Bridge Street, Bridge House,
Aberdeen, AB11 6JN United Kingdom
t. +44 1224 213033
f. +44 1224 210169
e. info@solab.co.uk
www.solab.co.uk
Registered Name: Solutions (Aberdeen) Limited
Registered No. SC132770.
Module 4: Vlookup
• Vlookup with Named Ranges
• Vlookup as part of other Calculations
Module 5: Flash Fill
• Introduction to Flash Fill
• Extract Text using Flash Fill
• Add and Edit Text using Flash Fill
• Change Case using Flash Fill
• Extract Data from Codes using Flash Fill
• Extract Day, Month or Year from Dates us-
ing Flash Fill
Module 6: Freezing Rows and Columns
• Freeze Top Row
• Freeze First Column
• Unfreeze Panes
• Freeze Horizontally and Vertically at the
same time
Module 7: Conditional Formatting
• Introduction to Conditional Formatting
• Conditional Formatting and Numbers
• Clearing Conditional Formatting
• Conditional Formatting and Text
• Conditional Formatting Dates
• Re-order Conditional Formatting Rules
• Conditional Formatting Data Bars
• Edit a Data Bar Rule
• Conditional Formatting Colour Scales
• Conditional Formatting Icon Sets
• Edit an Icon Set Rule
• Show One Icon only
• Find Conditional Formatting in a Worksheet
Module 8: Sorting and Filtering
• Best Practice for Organising your data
• Check for Empty Rows and Columns
• Sort by one column
• Sort by multiple columns
• Custom Sorting
• Autofilter one column
• Autofilter multiple columns
• Clear Filters
• Autofilter Search
Module 9: Protection
• Protect a workbook with a password to
open
• Protect a workbook with a password to
modify
• Protect a worksheet
• Allow editing of specified cells in a Protect-
ed Worksheet
• Protect a workbook
Module 10: Charts
• Introduction to Charts
• Recommended Charts
• Column Charts
• Pie Charts
• Line Charts
• Scatter Charts
• New chart types
Module 11: Chart Elements and Formatting
• Introduction to Chart Elements
• Identify and Select Elements
• Add Elements
• Remove Elements
• Edit Elements
• Add, Remove or Edit Elements using Quick
Elements
• Format Elements
• Change Colour Schemes
• Change Chart Formatting using Chart
Styles

3. IT BUSINESS
TRAINING
CONTACT SOLAB
t. +44 1224 213033
e. training@solab.co.uk
Solab
56-58 Bridge Street, Bridge House,
Aberdeen, AB11 6JN United Kingdom
t. +44 1224 213033
f. +44 1224 210169
e. info@solab.co.uk
www.solab.co.uk
Registered Name: Solutions (Aberdeen) Limited
Registered No. SC132770.
Module 12: Quick Analysis
• Introduction to Quick Analysis
• Conditional Formatting with Quick Analysis
• Create Charts with Quick Analysis
• Create Calculations with Quick Analysis
• Sparklines with Quick Analysis
• Create Pivot Tables with Quick Analysis
COURSE COMPLETION
You will have the ability to organise, manage,
track, analyse and present Excel data. The
course is also a pre-requisite to attending more
advanced levels of training in MS Excel 2016.
On completion of the course you will receive a
certificate.

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CONTACT SOLAB
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HOW TO FIND US?
Our office is situated on the first floor of Bridge
House, at 56-58 Bridge Street, Aberdeen.
Aberdeen
Train Station
Union Square
Shopping Centre
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WHERE TO PARK?
Parking is available at the multi-storey pay
and display car park next to the nearby British
Telecom building.
From the car park, walk up College Street onto
Bridge Street; Bridge House is located at the
bottom of Bridge Street before the steps up to
Crown Terrace. Solab’s office can be reached by
taking either the lift or stairs to the first floor.
OFFICE OPENING HOURS
Monday 09.00 am - 05:30 pm
Tuesday 09.00 am - 05:30 pm
Wednesday 09.00 am - 05:30 pm
Thursday 09.00 am - 05:30 pm
Friday 09.00 am - 05:30 pm
Saturday, Sunday CLOSED
Flexible, high-quality training delivered
when, where and how you need it.
At Solab we have been delivering an ex-
tensive range of high quality information
computer technology (ICT) training courses
throughout Scotland since 1994.
We have trained 22,000 delegates over the
years and have developed a loyal customer
base with highly satisfied delegates and train-
ing bookers returning time and time again.
We trust you will enjoy your training course
with Solab, and if you get into any problems,
please call us on 01224213033.
OVERVIEW
Solab
56-58 Bridge Street, Bridge House,
Aberdeen, AB11 6JN United Kingdom
t. +44 1224 213033
f. +44 1224 210169
e. info@solab.co.uk
www.solab.co.uk
Registered Name: Solutions (Aberdeen) Limited
Registered No. SC132770.