WPCCA Intermediate Excel Course – Part 1

Join us for Part 1 of our Repeat Intermediate Excel course, led by Microsoft Certified Master Instructor, Rob Mendell. Enhance your data analysis skills with advanced tools like Subtotal, Goal Seek, Scenarios, and Data Validation, along with logical functions such as IF, AND, OR, and NOT. You’ll also master SUMIF, Conditional Formatting, and count/round functions, while learning how to handle complex conditions and protect cells. This repeat course is perfect for those looking to refresh and expand their Excel expertise in a hands-on environment.

 

Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Location: via Zoom

Program Outline:

  • Data Tools
    • Subtotal
    • Goal Seek
    • Scenarios
    • Remove Duplicates
    • Data Validation
    • Dropdown Lists
    • Data Validation Circles
  • Logical functions: OR, AND, NOT
    • = as a TRUE/FALSE test
    • OR
    • AND
    • NOT
    • Nesting logical functions
  • IF
    • What IF does
    • Syntax
    • Write an IF statement
    • Blank/Empty/Nil does not equal zero – How to handle empty cells
    • Working with more complex conditions
    • How to get more than two results (Nested IFs)
    • IFS
    • SUMIF / SUMIFS
  • Protecting Cells
  • Conditional Formatting
    • What is Conditional Formatting?
      • Graphics
      • Shading
      • (Using Wingdings)
  • Count Functions
    • COUNT
    • COUNTA
    • COUNTIF
  • Round Functions
    • ROUND
    • ROUNDUP
    • ROUNDDOWN

 

About Rob Mendell:

Microsoft Office Trainer and Consultant Rob MendellRob Mendell is an Independent Contractor and a Microsoft Certified Master Instructor for Microsoft Office, providing training and support for end-users. Rob also designs and develops bespoke software solutions inside Microsoft Office by programming in VBA (Visual Basic for Applications): macros, automation templates, and fully customized dialog boxes. Since 1993, He has trained and supported individuals and groups of all sizes, and developed a myriad of robust solutions in the world’s most ubiquitous business software: Microsoft Office. Rob has worked with NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) and WC&C (Association of Wall-Ceiling & Carpentry Industries), government agencies, healthcare facilities, over 100 law firms, companies in a wide variety of businesses, and individuals.

 

RSVP Required. To RSVP, please email Rowanne Khafagy at rkhafagy@thewpcca.com.

Free for WPCCA Members*
$35 for Non-Members*

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