Introduction to Modern Excel
Overview of Microsoft Excel (Microsoft 365 / Excel 2024–2025 interface)
Understanding the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, and Navigation Pane
Exploring the new Home Screen and Cloud Sync Features
Introduction to Excel Copilot (AI Assistant)
Using Natural Language Queries for Formula Suggestions and Data Insights
Mathematical and Statistical Functions
Core Mathematical Functions: SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, PRODUCT, SUMPRODUCT
Random Data Generation: RAND, RANDBETWEEN
Advanced Aggregations: SUBTOTAL, AGGREGATE
Descriptive Statistics: MEDIAN, MODE.SNGL, STDEV, VAR.S
AI Tip: Using Copilot to Automatically Summarize and Analyze Numeric Data
Text and Data Cleaning Functions
Text Manipulation: TRIM, TEXTJOIN, CONCAT, SUBSTITUTE, UPPER, LOWER, PROPER
String Extraction: LEFT, RIGHT, MID, LEN, SEARCH, FIND
New AI-Powered Text Functions: TEXTSPLIT, TEXTBEFORE, TEXTAFTER for flexible parsing
New AI-Powered Text Functions:AI Copilot for cleaning messy datasets automatically
Data Cleaning Tools: Remove Duplicates, Flash Fill, Power Query Clean-up
Logical and Conditional Formulas
Logical Functions: IF, AND, OR, NOT, IFS, SWITCH
Conditional Aggregations: COUNTIF, COUNTIFS, SUMIF, SUMIFS, AVERAGEIF
Nested Logic for Data Validation and Flagging Errors
AI Use Case: Predictive Highlighting of Logical Errors
Date and Time (Temporal) Functions
Basic Date-Time Functions: TODAY, NOW, DAY, MONTH, YEAR, WEEKDAY
Calculations: DATEDIF, NETWORKDAYS, EDATE, EOMONTH, WORKDAY
AI-Automated Date Cleaning and Forecasting Insights
Timeline and Calendar Visualization with Dynamic Formulas
Lookup and Reference Formulas
Classic Lookup Functions: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH
Modern Replacements: XLOOKUP, XMATCH
Dynamic Array Functions: FILTER, SORT, UNIQUE, SEQUENCE
AI Copilot Use: Auto-generating Lookup Formulas Based on Context
Real-World Applications in Reporting and Dashboarding
Data Tools and Transformation
Data Sorting, Filtering, and Advanced Filters
Data Validation Rules and Drop-Down Lists
Importing Data from Text, CSV, Web, and Power Query
Text-to-Columns and Merge Queries
Introduction to Power Query Editor for Data Transformation
AI Integration: Smart Data Cleansing and Auto-Categorization
Formatting, Visualization, and Tables
Data Formatting: Fonts, Alignment, Number Formats, Conditional Formatting
Table Design: Creating Structured Tables, Header Styles, Banded Rows, and Total Rows
Dynamic Formatting with Custom Rules
AI Copilot: Auto-formatting Reports and Suggesting Chart Designs
Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts
Creating and Customizing Pivot Tables
Grouping, Filtering, and Calculated Fields
Using Slicers and Timelines
Creating Pivot Charts for Interactive Data Visualization
AI Insights: Copilot-Generated Summaries and Trends from Pivot Data
Data Visualization and Charting
Charts Overview: Column, Bar, Line, Pie, Doughnut, Area, and Combo Charts
Advanced Visuals: Waterfall, Funnel, Sparklines, Histogram, and Maps
Dynamic Charting with Named Ranges and Data Tables
Using AI for Chart Recommendations and Trend Forecasting
Excel Shortcuts, Automation, and Customization
Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for Productivity
Creating Custom Ribbons and Quick Access Commands
Introduction to Excel Macros and Basic VBA Automation
Using Power Automate for Workflow Automation
AI Shortcut: Command Prompts via Copilot for Instant Actions
Analytics, Forecasting, and Business Intelligence
What-If Analysis: Goal Seek, Scenario Manager, and Data Tables
Regression and Correlation Analysis
Forecasting and Trend Analysis using AI and FORECAST.ETS
Solver for Optimization Problems (Minimization/Maximization)
Introduction to Power Pivot and Data Model
Integrating Excel with Power BI for Advanced Reporting
Capstone Project – AI-Driven Business Dashboard
Creating a Dynamic Excel Dashboard from Raw Data
Applying AI Copilot for Insights and Trend Summaries
Automating Reports and Email Triggers
Presenting Data Using Modern Visualization Techniques