Course Summary

ou will use the advanced features of Microsoft® Office Excel® 2010 to attain proficiency as an Excel power user.
Duration
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- manipulate data using statistical and lookup functions.
- analyze data using the data analysis tools in Microsoft Excel 2010.
- make investment decisions using the financial functions in Excel 2010.
- examine data using math functions in Excel 2010.
- manipulate data using text and information functions in Excel.
- create templates and work with Excel's advanced chart options.
- manage data in Excel workbooks.
Audience
This course is designed for advanced Microsoft Office Excel professionals who may work or be interested in the domain of finance, statistics, project analysis, and market analysis including the fields of micro- and macro-economics.
To ensure the successful completion of Microsoft® Office Excel® 2010: Level 4, the following courses or equivalent knowledge is recommended:
- Microsoft® Office Excel® 2010: Level 1
- Microsoft® Office Excel® 2010: Level 2
- Microsoft® Office Excel® 2010: Level 3
Outline
- Lesson 1: Manipulating Data Using Statistical and Lookup Functions
- Topic 1A: Forecast GDP Using Statistical Functions
- Topic 1B: Evaluate Sales Data Using Statistical Functions
- Topic 1C: Analyze Stock Data Using Statistical Functions
- Topic 1D: Mine Data Using the Lookup and Reference Functions
- Lesson 2: Analyzing Data Using Data Analysis Tools
- Topic 2A: Analyze Sales Data Using Descriptive Statistics
- Topic 2B: Analyze Time Series Data Using Exponential Smoothing
- Topic 2C: Analyze Data Using Regression
- Topic 2D: Identify the Beta Value of a Security
- Topic 2E: Analyze Sector Data Using Correlation and Covariance Matrices
- Topic 2F: Optimize a Stock Portfolio Using Solver
- Lesson 3: Working with Data Using Financial Functions
- Topic 3A: Develop an Investment Schedule Using Financial Functions
- Topic 3B: Make Investment Decisions Using Financial Functions
- Lesson 4: Examining Data Using Math Functions
- Topic 4A: Analyze Sales Data Using Math Functions
- Topic 4B: Calculate Stock Returns Using Math Functions
- Topic 4C: Aggregate GDP Data Using Math Functions
- Lesson 5: Manipulating Data Using Text and Information Functions
- Topic 5A: Manipulate Data Using Text Functions
- Topic 5B: Validate Data Using Information Functions
- Lesson 6: Working with Templates and Charts
- Topic 6A: Create Advanced Templates
- Topic 6B: Create Advanced Charts
- Lesson 7: Managing Data in Workbooks
- Topic 7A: Retrieve and Paste Data
- Topic 7B: Clean Data in Workbooks