Excel 2016: Introduction to Formulas and Functions

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Free Online Course: Excel 2016: Introduction to Formulas and Functions provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 2-3 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Excel 2016: Introduction to Formulas and Functions is taught by Curt Frye.

Overview
  • Learn how to work with functions and formulas in Microsoft Excel. This course covers creating formulas, managing named ranges and tables, importing, exporting, and more.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • What you should know
    • Using the exercise files
    1. Introducing Excel 2016 Functions and Formulas
    • Familiarize yourself with functions and formulas
    • Create a formula
    • Introduce arithmetic operators
    • Use cell references in formulas
    • Use absolute and relative references in formulas
    • Copy and paste formulas and values
    • Edit a formula
    • Get help using Excel functions
    2. Creating Basic Summary Formulas
    • Create a SUM or AVERAGE formula
    • Create an AutoSum formula
    • Create MIN, MAX, MEDIAN, and MODE formulas
    • Create formulas to count cells
    • Create formulas to summarize cells conditionally
    • Summarize data on the Status bar
    • Round cell values up and down
    3. Managing Named Ranges and Excel Tables
    • Summarize data using named ranges
    • Create a dynamic named range
    • Edit and delete named ranges
    • Summarize list data by creating subtotals
    • Group and outline list data
    • Summarize data using an Excel table
    • Refer to Excel table cells in formulas
    • Find data using VLOOKUP formulas
    4. Importing, Exporting, and Validating Data
    • Import data into Excel
    • Connect to an external data source
    • Clean data imported into Excel
    • Convert text to columns
    • Create data validation rules
    • Use lists to limit values entered into a cell
    5. Auditing Worksheet Formulas
    • Manage Excel formula error indicators
    • Trace formula precedents and dependents
    • Identify and trace errors
    • Evaluate Excel formulas step by step
    • Watch cell values
    6. Performing What-If Analysis
    • Create and apply scenarios to an Excel worksheet
    • Edit, delete, and summarize scenarios
    • Create a single-input data table
    • Create a two-input data table
    • Find target values using Goal Seek
    Conclusion
    • Next steps