Microsoft Excel Advanced
Solve more complex problems, perform data analysis, and more
















Microsoft Excel Advanced
In this course we will look at how we can ensure accuracy using data validation and protection functionality, we will automate procedures using a range of lookup functions and macros, model different scenarios using what-if analysis tools and analyse and visualise data using PivotTables and Pivot Charts.
Who is this Course for?
Excel Advanced is for people who need to create sophisticated user-friendly spreadsheets, solve more complex problems, perform data analysis, work with different scenarios or create more automated solutions in Excel.
Upcoming Microsoft Excel Course Dates
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Microsoft Excel - Fundamentals (Virtual)
February 18, 2026 - February 19, 2026
09:30 AM to 12:45 PM AEDT (Everyday)
$450 (EX GST) Scheduling with OverVue Course (Virtual)
February 24, 2026 - February 25, 2026
09:30 AM to 01:30 PM AEDT (Everyday)
$1250 (EX GST) Microsoft Excel - Intermediate (Virtual)
March 19, 2026 - March 20, 2026
09:30 AM to 12:45 PM AEDT (Everyday)
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Learn more about Microsoft Excel Advanced
Overview
Audience
Format
What's Included
DATA VALIDATION
- Add simple validation
- Add validation that uses calculations
- Create automated drop-down lists
LOOKUP FUNCTIONS
- VLOOKUP
- INDEX
- MATCH
- XLOOKUP (version permitting)
PROTECTING DATA
- Protecting access to a spreadsheet
- Protecting the structure of a workbook
CHARTS
- Create Pivot table reports
- Modify calculations within pivots
- Change the formatting of PivotTables
- Sort and Filter PivotTables
- Add Pivot Charts
- Create interactive dashboards with Pivot
- Charts and Slicers
ADDING DIFFERENT TYPES OF PROTECTION TO SPECIFIC CELLS MACROS
- Understand macros and macro security
- Record and run macros
- Edit macros
- Create buttons for running macros
PIVOT TABLES
- VLOOKUP range lookup
- VLOOKUP exact match
WHAT IF SCENARIOS
- Goal Seek
- Scenario Manager
- Solver
Ideal for individual delegates who have specific requirements from the software, or where previous knowledge makes group training inappropriate. The pace and content can be adjusted to the individuals exact needs.
PREQUALIFICATIONS
Advanced Excel training is for people who can already create moderately complex spreadsheets and want to add more sophistication and automation. Candidates should have completed the Intermediate level, or feel competent they have an intermediate knowledge of Excel.
- This is a one-day program that can be delivered face-to-face or as 2 x 3-hour virtual programs. (MS TEAMS).
This workshop is not suitable for Mac Users. Should you have a Microsoft Office for Mac training requirement, please contact us for assistance.
- Extensive Learning & Reference Guides provided on USB
- Participation in the full day workshop
- Access to a Microsoft technical expert throughout and post the workshop
Dont have your own laptop?
We have modern HP laptops available for hire!
HP EliteBook Touchscreen Tablet laptops (with mouse) (11 available)
- Rental cost to client $95+GST per laptop + transport
- Running Windows 11
- Running Office 365
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- OneNote
- Added only if required - MS Project, MS Visio

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