Microsoft Excel – Intermediate Level

Why Attend

This Microsoft Excel Intermediate Level training program is meticulously designed by Commonwealth Training and Consulting Africa to enhance participants' proficiency in using Excel for various business and operational needs. Excel is a powerful tool for data analysis, reporting, and decision-making, and this course will bridge the gap between basic and advanced Excel skills. Participants will learn to create more complex spreadsheets, analyze data efficiently, and use Excel functions to optimize performance in their respective roles.

Overview

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

Course Methodology

Instructor-led training that uses interactive learning methods, including class discussion, small group activities, and role-playing

Course Objectives

Apply intermediate Excel functions to streamline data analysis and reporting.; Utilize logical and lookup functions to enhance data management.; Develop dynamic reports using PivotTables and PivotCharts.; Manage large datasets effectively through sorting, filtering, and advanced formatting techniques.; Employ conditional formatting and data validation to maintain data accuracy.; Create and edit advanced charts for better data visualization.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals who already possess basic Excel knowledge and wish to enhance their skills to an intermediate level. It is ideal for: Administrative assistants; Data analysts; Finance professionals; Project managers; Business analysts; Any employee who uses Excel regularly and wants to improve their efficiency and capabilities

Target Competencies

n/a

Day 1: Enhancing Data Management Skills

Introduction to intermediate Excel features
Advanced cell formatting techniques
Managing large datasets with sorting and filtering
Creating and editing custom lists
Using Excel tables for better data organization
Conditional formatting based on formulas

Day 2: Logical Functions and Data Analysis

Introduction to logical functions (IF, AND, OR, and nested IFs)
Working with lookup functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, and MATCH)
Using named ranges to simplify formulas
Creating complex formulas and troubleshooting errors
Applying data validation rules for consistent data entry

Day 3: PivotTables and PivotCharts for Dynamic Reporting

Introduction to PivotTables and PivotCharts
Creating and formatting PivotTables for dynamic data analysis
Grouping and summarizing data in PivotTables
Filtering data within PivotTables
Creating PivotCharts for enhanced data visualization
Advanced PivotTable features (calculated fields, slicers, timelines)

Day 4: Advanced Charting Techniques

Creating and formatting professional charts (column, bar, line, pie, etc.)
Editing and customizing charts (titles, legends, axis labels)
Working with dual-axis charts for comparing data series
Using sparklines for data trends in cells
Automating charts with dynamic ranges

Day 5: Automating Tasks and Improving Efficiency

Introduction to Excel macros for task automation
Recording and running macros to automate repetitive tasks
Introduction to basic VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)
Using Excel’s auditing tools to track formulas and troubleshoot errors
Best practices for managing workbooks, sheets, and data integrity
Final case study: Creating a dynamic, data-driven report using the learned techniques

$1475

Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Duration: One week

Date: 01–05 Dec 2025

$3275

Beijing

Microsoft Excel – Intermediate Level

Overview

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

Course Methodology

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Target Competencies

$1475

Country: Kenya

Duration: One week

Date: 01–05 Dec 2025

$3275

Country: China

Duration: One week

Date: 06–10 Apr 2026