About this course: This course explores Excel as a tool for solving business problems. In this course you will learn the basic functions of excel through guided demonstration. Each week you will build on your excel skills and be provided an opportunity to practice what you’ve learned. Finally, you will have a chance to put your knowledge to work in a final project. Please note, the content in this course was developed using a Windows version of Excel 2013. This course was created by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with an address at 300 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10017.
Created by: PwC
Taught by: Alex Mannella, Alumni / Former Principal
| Basic Info | Course 2 of 5 in the Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Specialization |
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | Approximately 4 weeks to complete. Expect to spend 3 hours a week completing the course content. |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Overview of Excel
In this module you will learn the basics of Excel navigation and Excel basic functionality. You will learn how to navigate the basic Excel screen including using formulas, subtotals and text formatting. We will provide you an opportunity to perform a problem solving exercise using the basic Excel skills.
13 videos, 10 readings
- Video: Welcome to Problem Solving with Excel
- 阅读: Course Overview and Syllabus
- 阅读: Meet the PwC Content Developers
- 讨论提示: Meet Your Classmates
- Video: Tao of Excel
- 阅读: Guiding Principles for Using Excel
- Video: Week 1 Welcome
- 阅读: Excel Basics Workbook
- Video: Excel Basics and Navigation Part 1
- Video: Excel Basics and Navigation Part 2
- 阅读: Excel Basics and Navigation Handout
- Video: A Message from our Chief People Officer at PwC
- 阅读: Basic Functionality Workbook
- Video: Paste Special - Part 1
- Video: Paste Special - Part 2
- Video: Cell Locking - Part 1
- Video: Cell Locking - Part 2
- Video: Named Ranges
- 阅读: Basic Functionality Handout
- 阅读: Subtotal Excel Workbook
- Video: Subtotal - Part 1
- Video: Subtotal - Part 2
- 阅读: Subtotal Handout
- 阅读: Week 1 Project
Graded: Excel Basics and Navigation Quiz
Graded: Basic Functionality Quiz
Graded: Subtotal Quiz
Graded: Week 1 project quiz
WEEK 2
vLookups and Data Cleansing
In this module you will learn about VLookup, value cleansing and text functions. We will also introduce you to PwC's perspective on the value in cleansing data and using the appropriate functions. Finally, we will provide you an opportunity to perform a problem solving exercise using VLookup, value cleansing and text function.
16 videos, 8 readings
- Video: Welcome to Week 2
- 阅读: VLookup Workbook
- Video: VLookup
- Video: Use VLOOKUP, data validation and multiple VLOOKUPs together
- Video: HLOOKUP
- Video: Nesting
- 阅读: VLookup Handout
- 阅读: Data Cleansing: Values Workbook
- Video: Data Cleansing: Values - CLEAN- 1a
- Video: Values - CLEAN -1b
- Video: Values - TRIM
- Video: Values - SUBSTITUTE
- Video: Values - VALUE
- Video: Values - TEXT
- Video: Values - Stored as Text
- 阅读: Data Cleansing: Values Handout
- 阅读: Data Cleansing: Text Workbook
- Video: Data Cleansing: Text Functions
- Video: Text - LEN
- Video: Text - CONCATENATE
- Video: Text - Data Validation
- 阅读: Data Cleansing: Text Handout
- 阅读: Week 2 Project
- 阅读: Hints for Week 2 Project
Graded: VLookup
Graded: Data Cleanse - Values Quiz
Graded: Data Cleanse - Text Quiz
Graded: Week 2 Quiz
WEEK 3
Logical Functions & Pivot Tables
In this module you will learn about logical functions and pivot tables. We will show you how to create and use pivot tables to solve business problems. We will give you an opportunity to practice creating and using a pivot table to solve a business problem. Finally, we will share some insight on PwC’s perspectives on the impact of Excel on your career and work.
17 videos, 5 readings
- Video: Welcome to Week 3
- 阅读: Logical Functions Workbook
- Video: Logical Functions: Introduction
- Video: Logical Functions - COUNTIFS
- Video: Logical Functions - COUNTIFS Part 2
- Video: Logical Functions - SUMIFS
- Video: Logical Functions - SUMIFS Part 2
- Video: Logical Functions - IF + THEN
- Video: Logical Functions - IF + AND
- Video: Logical Functions - IF + OR
- Video: Logical Functions - Nesting
- 阅读: Logical Functions Handout
- Video: Bringing Value with Excel
- 讨论提示: How will you bring value by using Excel?
- 阅读: Pivot Tables Workbook
- Video: Pivot Tables
- Video: Navigate a Pivot Table
- Video: Sort a Pivot Table
- Video: Advanced Filtering
- Video: Calculated Fields
- Video: Slicers
- 阅读: Pivot Tables Handout
- 阅读: Week 3 Project
Graded: Logical Functions Quiz
Graded: Pivot Tables Quiz
Graded: Week 3 Project Quiz
WEEK 4
More Advanced Formulas
In this module you will learn more advanced Excel formulas. We will show you how to create statistical formulas, perform an index match, and lastly, build financial formulas. We will provide you with an opportunity to problem solve using statistical formulas. Finally, we will give you an opportunity to practice what you have learned through a final project.
12 videos, 8 readings
- Video: Welcome to Week 4
- 阅读: Statistical Forecasting Workbook
- Video: Intro to Statistical Forcasting
- Video: Statistical Forecasting - Part 1
- Video: Statistical Forecasting - Part 2
- 阅读: Statistical Forecasting Handout
- 阅读: Index Match Workbook
- Video: Index Match
- Video: Index Match: MATCH Formula
- Video: x and y Variables
- Video: 2 Variable Lookup
- 阅读: Index Match Handout
- 阅读: Financial Function Workbook
- Video: Financial Function - NPV and IRR
- Video: Financial Function - Calculating Payment Schedule
- Video: Financial Function - Calculating Payment Period
- 阅读: Financial Function Handout
- 阅读: Week 4 Project
- Video: Course Wrap-up
- 阅读: Learn more about PwC and our career opportunities
Graded: Statistical Forecasting Quiz
Graded: Index Match Quiz
Graded: Financial Functions
Graded: Week 4 Project Quiz
FAQs
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Creators
PwC
With offices in 157 countries and more than 208,000 people, PwC is among the leading professional services networks in the world. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We help organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for, by delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.
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Ratings and Reviews
Up to the mark
Very good material and systematic structure
just loved it..
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This course offers some very practical excel skills that will help bring your work to the next level.