Microsoft Power BI

Excel Topic 2: Working with Data Lists and Databases

Course Duration: 90 Minutes

Target Audience:

This session will explain the concept of Databases within Excel. It will ensure the participant is comfortable managing and analysing large blocks of data.

Course Objectives:

This session will cover how to handle lists of data, clean up the data, sort and filter the data, use the sub-totals feature. Other features covered will include Text to columns, Data validation and Grouping / Ungrouping.

Course Outline:

Introduction and Overview

Cleaning up Data (e.g. Imported Data)

Sorting Data Using Values, Icons, Colour

Using Auto-Filter and Advanced Filter

Splitting Data in Columns

Joining Data from Multiple Columns

Using the Sub-Total Feature

Using the Sub-Total Function

Controlling Input into Cells Using Data Validation

Grouping and Ungrouping Data

Protecting Workbooks, Worksheets, and Cells

Discussion and Question Time