Learn advanced Excel features including data validation, macros, and conditional logic for business.
Learn advanced Excel features including data validation, macros, and conditional logic for business.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Excel Skills for Business Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Implement data validation and error checking
Create advanced conditional logic and formulas
Master lookup functions and data modeling
Automate tasks using Excel macros
Protect and audit complex spreadsheets
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
4.2 Hours PreRecorded video
43 quizzes
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There are 7 modules in this course
This advanced course focuses on sophisticated Excel features for business applications. Students learn to implement data validation, create complex conditional logic, use lookup functions, record macros, and build data models. The curriculum emphasizes error prevention, spreadsheet automation, and advanced analytical techniques. Through hands-on exercises, learners develop skills in formula auditing, scenario analysis, and workbook protection.
Data Validation
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Conditional Logic
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Automating Lookups
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Formula Auditing and Protection
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Data Modelling
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
Recording Macros
Module 6 · 4 Hours to complete
Final Assessment
Module 7 · 30 Minutes to complete
Fee Structure
Instructors
Inspirational Lecturer in Commerce and Business Analytics with a Focus on Student Engagement
Dr. Prashan Karunaratne is an innovative lecturer in commerce, economics, and business analytics at Macquarie University, renowned for his catchphrase, #EveryoneSayWow. He is the course developer and instructor of the acclaimed Excel Skills for Business course, which received the Coursera Outstanding Educator Award for Student Transformation in 2018. Prashan has earned several teaching accolades, including the 2019 Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning award at the Australian Awards for University Teaching, recognizing his excellence in engaging and empowering students. In 2020, he was honored with the inaugural Australian Business Deans Council Award for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Prashan holds a PhD in Management – Learning & Teaching from Macquarie University and is the Course Director of the Bachelor of Commerce, the largest degree program at the university.
Innovative Educator and Excel Expert at Macquarie University
Nicky Bull is a Lecturer and Lead Content Designer at Macquarie University, where she leverages her extensive experience in technology and education to empower students in their learning journeys. With 15 years of commercial experience as a computer programmer and analyst, along with over a decade dedicated to designing and delivering educational programs, Nicky has established herself as a dynamic corporate trainer and consultant. She is particularly known for her role as the lead content designer for the highly acclaimed "Excel Skills for Business" course, which received the Coursera Outstanding Educator Award for Student Transformation in 2018. Nicky's passion lies in enabling individuals to confidently use technology to enhance their professional skills.In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Nicky offers a variety of courses on Excel, including "Data Visualization in Excel," "Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis," and several levels of "Excel Skills for Business." She holds a BSc Hons in Computer Science, a BA in English Literature, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, all from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. Her commitment to fostering effective learning environments makes her a valuable asset to both her students and the broader educational community.
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