3 Hour Excel Automation Boot Camp

Global Wizdom is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This program is valid for 3 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

Overview:
PivotTables can help you sort and sift through large data sets to focus quickly on just the data elements that matter most to your specific needs. In addition, you will get tips on the easiest way to group your data. Most importantly, when you use the power of PivotTables, you will be saving time and making your job easier.

Excel functions can greatly enhance your ability to perform tasks in day to day activities in Excel. While there are hundreds of functions is available, there are 10 functions that all Excel users should know. Whether you are an office worker, or a small business owner using Excel to keep track of your finances, or just a casual user, these Excel functions can be very important time savers and enhance your ability to create better-performing spreadsheets!

You will learn how to create a macro the easy way by using the built-in macro recorder. You will then progress on to learn how to make simple changes to a macro using the built-in programming language called VBA.

Why Should You Attend:
PivotTables make building reports a breeze. You will be introduced to the basic task of building, formatting, and refreshing PivotTables.

Formulas are equations that can perform calculations, return information, manipulate the contents of other cells, test conditions, and more. Explore what is considered the top 10 functions.

Being able to create and edit macros is one of the must-have skills for Excel Power Users. Having this knowledge will save you hours of time by allowing you to automate any Excel-based task or process. If you have never created macros or used VBA before, this webinar is for you.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Create a simple pivot table
• Change the way data is calculated in a PivotTable
• Group date data by month, year, or quarter
• Learn about slicers – the new visual way to filter PivotTables
• Format a PivotTable report for greater appeal
• Learn many statistical functions including SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, and COUNT
• Use IF and its counterparts COUNTIF, SUMIF, and AVERAGEIF
• Understand VLOOKUP
• Calculate dates using TODAY, NOW
• Learn many functions to manipulate text once imported including LEFT, RIGHT, LEN, TRIM, and CONCATENATE
• Learn the difference between workbook macros and personal macros
• Making your macros available to all your workbooks
• Use the macro recorder to create a macro
• Save a file as a macro-enabled Excel workbook
• Run a macro
• View the recorded macro in VBA