EDUCATION
Advanced Excel
Training — Formulas, Dashboards, VBA & Power BI
Master XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query, VBA Macros, Financial Modelling & Interactive Dashboards
Advanced Excel Training
From formulas to dashboards — the complete professional Excel skill set
Duration
2 Months (60 Hours)
Eligibility
Basic Excel Knowledge Preferred
Mode
Online + Offline (Hands-on Labs)
Certificate
YDR Foundation Certificate
Tools
MS Excel 2021 / 365 + Power BI
Projects
Live Dashboard & Financial Model
Advanced Excel is the most in-demand tool in every industry — from banking and finance to operations, HR and data analytics. This training takes you from intermediate to expert level, covering Power Query, VBA Macros, Financial Modelling and Interactive Dashboards used daily by MIS Analysts, Finance Managers and Data Analysts.
Course Modules
8 hands-on modules from advanced formulas to Power BI-ready models
Excel Foundations & Navigation
- •Workbook, Worksheet & Cell Concepts
- •Keyboard Shortcuts & Productivity Tips
- •Custom Views, Freezing & Splitting Panes
- •Named Ranges & Dynamic Arrays
- •Data Types & Number Formatting
- •Paste Special & Transpose
Advanced Formulas & Functions
- •VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP & XLOOKUP
- •INDEX & MATCH (Dynamic Lookups)
- •IF, IFS, IFERROR, SWITCH
- •SUMIF, COUNTIF, AVERAGEIF (Multi-criteria)
- •TEXT Functions: LEFT, MID, RIGHT, TRIM
- •DATE & TIME Functions
Pivot Tables & Pivot Charts
- •Creating & Configuring Pivot Tables
- •Grouping, Filtering & Slicers
- •Calculated Fields & Items
- •Pivot Charts & Dynamic Dashboards
- •Timeline Filters
- •Refreshing & Connecting Data Sources
Data Analysis & Visualisation
- •Conditional Formatting (Rules & Formulas)
- •Sparklines & Mini-Charts
- •Chart Types: Bar, Line, Pie, Waterfall, Funnel
- •Combo Charts & Secondary Axis
- •Dashboard Design Principles
- •KPI Reporting Templates
Power Query & Power Pivot
- •Importing Data from Multiple Sources
- •Transforming & Cleaning Data in Power Query
- •Merging & Appending Queries
- •Data Model & Relationships in Power Pivot
- •DAX Formulas (Basic to Intermediate)
- •Publishing to Power BI
Macros & VBA Programming
- •Recording & Running Macros
- •VBA Editor (Visual Basic for Applications)
- •Variables, Data Types & Loops in VBA
- •UserForms & Input Boxes
- •Automating Repetitive Tasks
- •Error Handling in VBA
Financial Modelling & What-If Analysis
- •Goal Seek & Solver
- •Scenario Manager & Data Tables
- •Financial Functions: NPV, IRR, PMT
- •Budget & Forecast Modelling
- •Break-Even Analysis
- •Sensitivity Analysis
Data Validation & Protection
- •Data Validation Rules & Drop-Down Lists
- •Protecting Cells, Sheets & Workbooks
- •Sharing & Co-Authoring in Excel Online
- •Auditing Formulas (Trace Precedents)
- •Remove Duplicates & Flash Fill
- •Sorting, Filtering & Advanced Filter
Course Benefits
High-Value Office Skill
Advanced Excel is the #1 requested skill in finance, banking, MIS, data analyst, and operations job postings across India.
Automate Your Work
Macros and VBA let you automate repetitive reports and tasks, saving hours of manual work every week.
Data Analytics Ready
Power Query and Power Pivot bridge the gap between Excel and full data analytics platforms like Power BI.
Financial Career Boost
Financial modelling skills are essential for CA, MBA finance, investment banking, and corporate finance roles.
MIS & Reporting Expert
Build dynamic dashboards and KPI reports that make you the go-to person for data-driven decisions in any organisation.
Freelance Opportunities
Excel experts earn high rates on freelance platforms building templates, dashboards and financial models for clients.
Learning Outcomes
- 1
Write advanced formulas including XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH and array functions
- 2
Build dynamic Pivot Table dashboards with slicers and timelines
- 3
Import, transform and clean data using Power Query
- 4
Create data models and DAX measures using Power Pivot
- 5
Automate repetitive tasks with Macros and VBA scripts
- 6
Build professional financial models with scenario analysis
- 7
Design executive KPI dashboards with charts and conditional formatting
- 8
Apply data validation and protect spreadsheets for shared use
- 9
Perform what-if analysis using Goal Seek, Solver and Scenario Manager
- 10
Prepare for MIS Analyst, Data Analyst, and Finance roles
Career Opportunities
MIS Analyst
BFSI, manufacturing & corporate offices
Data Analyst
IT companies, startups & consulting firms
Finance Executive
Banking, CA firms & NBFCs
Business Analyst
Consulting, e-commerce & product firms
Operations Manager
Logistics, retail & supply chain
Excel Freelancer
Dashboard & template projects on Fiverr
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