Excel Database Features and PivotTables Course Outline

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Overview
Learn the essentials regarding managing data and creating PivotTables in Excel. Create tables; import, modify and analyze data; create and enhance PivotTables.

Target Student
The course is for individuals who are responsible managing data and creating PivotTables in Excel.

Prerequisites
Excel Introduction or equivalent skills.

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Course Outline

Using Lists
Using Auto Fill to Enter Data
Using AutoComplete
Creating and Using Absolute Named Ranges
Working with Data Validation
Freezing and Unfreezing Panes
Splitting a Worksheet Window
Using Functions with Lists

Using Table Features
Creating a Table
Formatting a Table
Sorting a Table
Filtering a Table
Creating a Slicer
Working with the Total Row
Creating a Calculated Column

Working with Data
Importing Data from a Text/CSV File
Exporting Data
Removing Duplicates
Converting Text to Columns
Using Flash Fill
Using Text Functions
Connecting to Data in an Access Database
Using the Power Query Editor
Creating a Web Query
Working with Hyperlinks

Creating and Working with PivotTables
Understanding PivotTables
Creating a PivotTable using Worksheet Data
Creating a PivotTable using an External Data Connection
Laying out a PivotTable on a Worksheet
Modifying PivotTable Fields
Using a Report Filter
Refreshing a PivotTable
Formatting a PivotTable
Using VLOOKUP to Add a Column to a List

Enhancing PivotTables
Working with Summary Functions
Applying Filters
Creating a Slicer
Using a Timeline
Grouping Data
Creating a Calculated Field
Creating a Calculated Item
Creating a PivotChart

Analyzing Data
Using Automatic Outlining
Inserting Subtotals
Creating an Advanced Filter
Using Database Functions
Using the Quick Analysis Tool

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