Formulas And Named Ranges In Excel For Beginners

A beginner's guide to Excel spreadsheets, formulas, and fundamental data analysis.

What you'll learn

Utilize functions to calculate data sets efficiently.

Diagnose and resolve common errors that may arise in Excel formulas.

Efficiently use Autosum for quick totals and AutoFill for data repetition.

Explain the concept and significance of named ranges in Excel.

Demonstrate the ability to create, edit, and organize named ranges.

Utilize named ranges effectively in Excel formulas and calculations.

Requirements

Anyone new to Excel or looking to strengthen their foundational skills.

Basic computer skills – Familiarity with using a computer and navigating files.

No prior Excel experience required – This course is designed for beginners.

Microsoft Excel 2021 installed – You need Excel 2021 to follow along with the course.

Access to the internet – For downloading course materials and resources.

Willingness to practice – Hands-on practice is key to mastering the concepts.

Description

**This course includes downloadable course instructor files and exercise files to work with and follow along.**Welcome to the Microsoft Excel Beginner course. This short course introduces basic functions and formulas for users new to Excel. This course is also designed to teach you how to work with named ranges to help you navigate across multiple Workbooks. Each lesson includes video tutorials and downloadable exercises, ensuring hands-on practice for comprehensive learning.Whether you are taking your first steps into spreadsheet management or seeking to solidify your beginner-level skills, this course will equip you with the skills to create high-quality spreadsheets that meet the needs of your audience. Join us and elevate your Excel proficiency today.In this course, you will learn how to:Utilize functions to calculate data sets efficiently.Diagnose and resolve common errors that may arise in Excel formulas.Efficiently use Autosum for quick totals and AutoFill for data repetition.Explain the concept and significance of named ranges in Excel.Demonstrate the ability to create, edit, and organize named ranges.Utilize named ranges effectively in Excel formulas and calculations.This course includes:96 minutes of video tutorials17 individual video lecturesCourse and Exercise Files to follow alongCertificate of completion

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Formulas

Lecture 1 Course Introduction

Lecture 2 WATCH ME: Essential Information for a Successful Training Experience

Lecture 3 DOWNLOAD ME: Course Files

Lecture 4 DOWNLOAD ME: Exercise Files

Lecture 5 Formulas and Functions Explained

Lecture 6 Performing Calculations with the SUM Function

Lecture 7 Counting Values and Blanks

Lecture 8 Finding the Average with the AVERAGE Function

Lecture 9 Working with the MIN and MAX Functions

Lecture 10 Handling Errors in Formulas

Lecture 11 Absolute vs Relative Referencing

Lecture 12 Autosum and AutoFill

Lecture 13 Flash Fill

Lecture 14 Exercise

Section 2: Named Ranges

Lecture 15 What are Named Ranges?

Lecture 16 Creating Named Ranges

Lecture 17 Managing Named Ranges

Lecture 18 Using Named Ranges in Calculations

Lecture 19 Exercise

Lecture 20 Course Close

Students starting to learn about spreadsheets for school projects or personal use.,Educators who want to use Excel for grading, organizing lesson plans, or other classroom activities.,Beginners who need to use Excel for tasks like data entry, calculations, or creating basic reports.,Small business owners or freelancers looking to organize data and perform simple calculations efficiently.