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Problem Solving with Excel

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Overview

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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.

Syllabus

  • 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 basic Excel skills. Note: We recommend viewing videos in full-screen mode by clicking the double arrow in the lower right hand corner of your screen.
  • 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. Note: We recommend viewing videos in full-screen mode by clicking the double arrow in the lower right hand corner of your screen.
  • 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. Note: We recommend viewing videos in full-screen mode by clicking the double arrow in the lower right hand corner of your screen.
  • 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. Note: We recommend viewing videos in full-screen mode by clicking the double arrow in the lower right hand corner of your screen.

Taught by

Alex Mannella

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5.0 rating, based on 5 Class Central reviews

4.7 rating at Coursera based on 5370 ratings

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    احمد العنزي
    . أتمنى ان احصل عليها مستقبلاً. لانها دوره عمليه يحتاجها جميع الناس الكبير والصغير الرجل والمرأة

    فيها من العلوم والتطبيقات مايغني عن جميع الدورات الاخرى
  • Sandesh Sharma
    I think its a good course to learn and enrol into. thanks.

    Its a basic to advance level course and has all the important features and functionalities.
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    Philiswa Chivale
    Learning how to solve problems and listen to one another by doing that is the way we developed our communication skills so that even if we teach the children we can understand their differences and their developing of learning and understanding in class.
  • Rafael Santamaria Paredes
    The excel program is the best way to calculating the cost of any construction.

    You can calculate cost of materials, cost of workforce, Yields, Transportation cost and add 5% of waste and between 10 to 20% of Profits.
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