WPCCA Intermediate Excel Course – Part 2

Join Microsoft Certified Master Instructor, Rob Mendell, for Part 2 of our Repeat Intermediate Excel course. Build on your skills with advanced functions like VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, and new techniques for combining lookup functions with Data Validation. Learn to work off the grid with Text Boxes, Comments, and Shapes, and master grid tools like Freeze, Hide, and Split. You’ll also explore Tables, basic charting (pie, line, column, sparkline, and map), and tips for efficient multi-sheet work. This repeat course is the perfect chance to refresh and enhance your Excel expertise!

Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Location: via Zoom

Program Outline:

  • A few Reference functions
    • ROW
    • COLUMN
    • INDIRECT
    • OFFSET
  • Lookup functions
    • VLOOKUP
    • (IFERROR)
    • HLOOKUP
      • Also an example of inexact matching
    • INDEX
    • MATCH
    • New: XLOOKUP
    • Combine Lookup and Data Validation
  • Off the grid
    • Text Box
    • Comments
    • Insert Shape
    • Insert Screenshot
  • Use the grid
    • Freeze
    • Unfreeze
    • Hide
    • Unhide
    • Split
    • Work on more than one sheet at a time
    • Tables
      • Formulas are different in Tables
  • Basic Charting
    • Determine which chart you need
    • Pie
    • Line
    • Column
    • Sparkline
    • Map

 

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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