Prerequisite

This course presumes that the user has an advanced knowledge of Excel.

Details

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Course Outline

There is no disputing that Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool.  This tool allows users to create spreadsheets that can be formatted to allow for sharing of critical data. Users can make informed decisions by formatting and analyzing data. From basic data entry to creating charts and pivot tables for rich data visualization, students will derive a greater appreciation for the value of the data.

Section 1: Add-ins, Smart Tags, and Digital Security

• Lesson 1.1: Add-ins and the Trust Center
  • What is a COM Add-in?
  • Add-In Management
  • Installing Add-ins
  • Using the Trust Center
  • Add-Ins
• Lesson 1.2: Information Rights Management
  • What is IRM?
  • Requirements for IRM
  • Downloading and Installing the Rights Management Client Software
  • Using IRM
  • Opening an IRM Protected Document
• Lesson 1.3: Digital Signatures
  • What is a Digital Signature?
  • Obtaining a Digital Signature
  • Attaching your Signature to a Workbook
• Lesson 1.4: Smart Tags and XML
  • What is a Smart Tag?
  • Inserting Smart Tags into a Worksheet
  • Setting Smart Tag Options
  • Creating Custom Smart Tags

Section 2: Macros, VBA, and Excel Programming

• Lesson 2.1: Macros
  • Recording Macros
  • Playing a Macro
  • Macro Security
• Lesson 2.2 More Macro Tasks
  • Recording a Relative Reference Macro
  • Running a Relative Reference Macro
  • Assigning a Keystroke to a Macro
  • Copying a Macro from a Workbook or Template
• Lesson 2.3: Visual Basic and Macros
  • Opening the Visual Basic Editor
  • Adding Code to your Macro
  • Adding Comments to VBA Code
  • Declaring Variables
  • Prompting for User Input
  • Iteration over a Range
  • Using IF Then Else Statements

Section 3: Expert Topics

• Lesson 3.1: Form Controls
  • What is a Form Control?
  • Adding a Control to a Worksheet
  • Assigning a Macro to a Control
  • Using Form Controls
• Lesson 3.2: Advanced Functions
  • Using Financial Functions (PMT and FV)
  • Understanding Logical Functions
  • Applying Logical Functions
• Lesson 3.3: Using SharePoint
  • Creating a Document Workspace
  • Accessing a Workspace
  • Publishing to a Document Workspace
• Lesson 3.4: User Forms and ActiveX Controls
  • Creating a Blank User Form
  • Adding Controls to the Form
  • Adding Buttons and VBA Code
  • Starting the User Form with a Macro