Excel Formulas and Functions Essentials

About the Course:

This 3-hour course, “Excel Formulas and Functions Essentials,” is designed to equip professionals, students, and business users with the foundational skills to harness Excel’s powerful formulas and functions for everyday data analysis and productivity. Participants will learn how to create and use key formulas, apply common functions, and troubleshoot errors to work smarter and more efficiently in Excel. Whether you’re new to Excel or looking to strengthen your foundation, this course provides a practical, hands-on learning experience that will boost your confidence and capability.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the structure and syntax of Excel formulas and functions.
• Use essential mathematical, statistical, and text functions to analyze data.
• Apply logical functions (IF, AND, OR) to create dynamic formulas.
• Use lookup functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP) to retrieve data effectively.
• Troubleshoot common formula errors and use auditing tools.
• Build nested formulas to solve complex problems.
• Gain practical experience applying functions in real-world scenarios.

Who is the Target Audience?

This course is ideal for:

• Business professionals, analysts, and managers who want to improve their Excel skills.
• Students and early-career professionals looking to build a strong Excel foundation.
• Small business owners and entrepreneurs who use Excel for day-to-day tasks.
• Anyone who uses Excel and wants to increase their efficiency and accuracy.

Basic Knowledge:

• There are no prerequisites for this course.