Course Description
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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manipulate data using statistical and lookup functions.
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analyze data using the data analysis tools in Microsoft Excel 2010.
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make investment decisions using the financial functions in Excel 2010.
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examine data using math functions in Excel 2010.
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manipulate data using text and information functions in Excel.
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create templates and work with Excel's advanced chart options.
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manage data in Excel workbooks.
Agenda
Course Content
Lesson 1: Manipulating Data Using Statistical and Lookup Functions
Forecast GDP Using Statistical Functions
Evaluate Sales Data Using Statistical Functions
Analyze Stock Data Using Statistical Functions
Mine Data Using the Lookup and Reference Functions
Lesson 2: Analyzing Data Using Data Analysis Tools
Analyze Sales Data Using Descriptive Statistics
Analyze Time Series Data Using Exponential Smoothing
Analyze Data Using Regression
Identify the Beta Value of a Security
Analyze Sector Data Using Correlation and Covariance Matrices
Optimize a Stock Portfolio Using Solver
Lesson 3: Working with Data Using Financial Functions
Develop an Investment Schedule Using Financial Functions
Make Investment Decisions Using Financial Functions
Lesson 4: Examining Data Using Math Functions
Analyze Sales Data Using Math Functions
Calculate Stock Returns Using Math Functions
Aggregate GDP Data Using Math Functions
Lesson 5: Manipulating Data Using Text and Information Functions
Manipulate Data Using Text Functions
Validate Data Using Information Functions
Lesson 6: Working with Templates and Charts
Create Advanced Templates
Create Advanced Charts
Lesson 7: Managing Data in Workbooks
Retrieve and Paste Data
Clean Data in Workbooks
Audience
Target Student: This course is designed for advanced Microsoft Office Excel professionals who may work or be interested in the domain of finance, statistics, project analysis, and market analysis including the fields of micro- and macro-economics.