Surgent's Data Analytics Readiness Series: Formulas, Named Ranges, and FSU2186 24

 

Surgent's Data Analytics Readiness Series: Formulas, Named Ranges, and Formula Auditing - On-Demand Webcast

May 1st, 2024 - April 30th, 2025 @ -

Member Price $59
Non-Member Price $89
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Credits

1

Description

This one-hour course will introduce users to table functions in Excel and Power BI. Users will demonstrate an ability to apply and utilize named ranges and naming conventions to data. Specific focus will be given to common formulas and functions within Excel. Common pitfalls in formula implementation will be discussed. Users will utilize exercises alongside an instructor to practice formula and function skills.This course is one in a ten-part certification series, Core Data Analytics: Excel and Power BI Skills for Accounting and Finance Professionals, by Surgent IQ.

Objectives

  • Understand the applicable Excel skills that will be required in making the transition to data analyst
  • Apply formulas to existing data and debug errors in formulas
  • Understand the importance of naming conventions in Excel tables
  • Understand the basic formula language and implementation guidance and be able to apply that guidance to common formulas used in data analytics

Major Subjects

  • Named ranges- how they help in creating formulas
  • Naming conventions and why they are important
  • What you need to know to master formulas
  • How to audit your formulas to limit errors
  • Exercises- formulas
    • Named ranges
    • How to enter a formula- best practices to improve skill levels

Prerequisites

2+ years of experience working with Excel