Advanced Level · Microsoft Excel

Advanced Excel: master analysis & automation

The advanced course is where teams stop being users of Excel and start being builders. Nested logic, INDEX/MATCH searches across huge datasets, SUMIFS reporting, scenario modelling, Goal Seek and dashboards designed for the people who make decisions.

Format
Onsite or online
Duration
1–2 full days
Group size
1 – 20+

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For power users, analysts and finance teams who want to build things leadership actually uses.

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What you'll learn

Outcomes for your team

Every session is tailored around real workplace problems your team is trying to solve. These are the outcomes we usually design around.

  • Nest IF/AND/OR to model real business rules cleanly.
  • Use SUMIFS, COUNTIFS and AVERAGEIFS to summarise data with no macros.
  • Search huge datasets with INDEX and MATCH.
  • Build interactive dashboards with slicers, PivotTables and clean design.
  • Run Goal Seek and Scenarios to answer 'what if' questions on the fly.
01

Nested logic & advanced functions

  • Nesting functions using IF, AND, OR
  • Advanced Functions: SUMIF(S), COUNTIF(S) & AVERAGEIF(S)
  • IFERROR wrapping for cleaner reports
  • Text functions for cleaning messy data
02

Searching and referencing at scale

  • Searching databases using MATCH and INDEX
  • XLOOKUP for modern Excel
  • Dynamic ranges and structured references
  • Named Ranges in complex models
03

PivotTables, Slicers & dashboards

  • Using Slicers to work with PivotTable data
  • Advanced Conditional Formatting techniques
  • Creating a visual Dashboard in Excel
  • Layout and typography for readable dashboards
04

Modelling & analytical tools

  • Data Validation with dependent lists
  • Creating and working with Scenarios
  • Using Goal Seek to arrive at a known value
  • Documenting models so someone else can use them

Ideal for

Who this course is designed for

  • Analysts, controllers and management accountants.
  • Ops and supply-chain teams modelling scenarios weekly.
  • Anyone building dashboards leadership actually opens.
  • Long-time Excel users who suspect they're doing things the slow way.

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What clients say

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"I am glad I chose Deepak over the other teachers for my Excel course. I am amazed by the value provided by him. He is an excellent tutor, very patient and explains everything precisely step by step at your own pace. I would highly recommend him."

- Eleonora Sara Sedik

"I would definitely recommend Deepak if you're starting out with Excel, or even if you just want to brush up your skills! He's very patient, non-judgmental, and above everything very knowledgeable. He caters to both individuals and corporates. Highly recommended!"

- Neeraja Nair

"Great day of training with Deepak - excellently delivered, very patient, and somehow he made what could be considered a boring subject very interesting. I've used Excel for 20+ years and thought I was quite good but learnt so much on the day."

- Richard Appleton

"Deepak is an expert in the field and helped me out a lot. He is 100% a great tutor not only for students but for professionals in other fields who need to improve their Excel skills. Very patient and explains everything thoroughly."

- Mina Nozari

"Deepak's training was excellent. I'm completely new to Excel but, thanks to his clear and patient tuition, I've already built my own spreadsheet so I no longer have to do calculations by hand and have saved myself acres of time. Recommended 100%."

- Alexa Brummer

"Deepak is a great teacher: calm, professional with the ability to teach. His attitude is great and his advanced Excel knowledge is excellent. Highly recommended!"

- Dorota Mezykowska

"Deepak is an outstanding Excel tutor. His teaching style is clear, engaging and tailored to my needs. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to master Excel."

- CJ Okonkwo

"I am glad I chose Deepak over the other teachers for my Excel course. I am amazed by the value provided by him. He is an excellent tutor, very patient and explains everything precisely step by step at your own pace. I would highly recommend him."

- Eleonora Sara Sedik

"I would definitely recommend Deepak if you're starting out with Excel, or even if you just want to brush up your skills! He's very patient, non-judgmental, and above everything very knowledgeable. He caters to both individuals and corporates. Highly recommended!"

- Neeraja Nair

"Great day of training with Deepak - excellently delivered, very patient, and somehow he made what could be considered a boring subject very interesting. I've used Excel for 20+ years and thought I was quite good but learnt so much on the day."

- Richard Appleton

"Deepak is an expert in the field and helped me out a lot. He is 100% a great tutor not only for students but for professionals in other fields who need to improve their Excel skills. Very patient and explains everything thoroughly."

- Mina Nozari

"Deepak's training was excellent. I'm completely new to Excel but, thanks to his clear and patient tuition, I've already built my own spreadsheet so I no longer have to do calculations by hand and have saved myself acres of time. Recommended 100%."

- Alexa Brummer

"Deepak is a great teacher: calm, professional with the ability to teach. His attitude is great and his advanced Excel knowledge is excellent. Highly recommended!"

- Dorota Mezykowska

"Deepak is an outstanding Excel tutor. His teaching style is clear, engaging and tailored to my needs. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to master Excel."

- CJ Okonkwo

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