Programme for
2012/13

Course Details

Excel 3: Data Analysis [1 day]

Event Description

This advanced course looks at some of the data analysis tools and functions available in Excel 2010 and involves a range of practical exercises using different types of data. Participants will learn how to use a variety of what-if analysis tools that can be employed in data analysis and decision making, such as Data Tables, Scenarios, Goal Seek and Solver. In addition, the course will cover a wide range of useful functions, including text, logical, financial, lookup and date and time functions, which can be used to manipulate spreadsheet data. An introduction to the interface for creating PivotTable and PivotChart reports in Excel 2010 is also included.


Aims/Aimed at

Staff who wish to advance their knowledge of Excel or who are hoping to take the ECDL Advanced module in Spreadsheets.

Pre-requisites

As this is an advanced course, previous attendance at Excel 1 and 2 or significant experience of creating spreadsheets using Excel 2007 or 2010 is recommended.

Booking Information

Book via iTrent
Booking URL: http://www.qub.ac.uk/qol
New Course: No
Course Type(s): Spreadsheets - Continuing Professional Development
Staff Categories: All Staff
Keywords: Excel, Spreadsheets, data analysis, decision making, Data Tables, Scenarios, Goal Seeker, Solver, Functions, Advanced Functions, ECDL Advanced

Course Contact Details

Name: IT Training and Assessment Unit
Telephone: 6189
Email: itcourses@qub.ac.uk