Formulas are equations that can perform calculations, return information, manipulate the contents of other cells, test conditions, and more. Explore what is considered the top 10 functions to know.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
This webinar will get you started with functions. You will learn not only HOW to use these functions, but WHY they do what they do. Knowing the “why” helps you to do more with Excel. Attendees should have basic knowledge of creating Excel calculations using basic mathematical operators and know the difference between relative and absolute cell references. This course is for beginner to intermediate Excel users.
AREA COVERED
- Learn many statistical functions including SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, and COUNT
- Use the Logical IF statement
- Understand VLOOKUP
- Calculate dates using TODAY, and NOW
- Learn many functions to manipulate text once imported including LEFT, RIGHT, and CONCAT
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Excel functions can greatly enhance your ability to perform tasks in day-to-day activities in Excel. While there are hundreds of functions in available, there are 10 functions that all Excel users should know. Whether you are an office worker, or a small business owner using Excel to keep track of your finances or just the casual user, these Excel functions can be very important time savers and enhance your ability to create better-performing spreadsheets!
WHO WILL BENEFIT?
- Business Owners
- CEOs / CFO's / CTOs
- Managers
- Accountants
- CPA's
- Financial Consultants
- IT Professionals
- Auditors
- Human Resource Personnel
- Bookkeepers
- Marketers
- Anybody with large amounts of Data
- Anybody who uses Microsoft Excel on a regular basis, and wants to be more efficient and productive
This webinar will get you started with functions. You will learn not only HOW to use these functions, but WHY they do what they do. Knowing the “why” helps you to do more with Excel. Attendees should have basic knowledge of creating Excel calculations using basic mathematical operators and know the difference between relative and absolute cell references. This course is for beginner to intermediate Excel users.
- Learn many statistical functions including SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, and COUNT
- Use the Logical IF statement
- Understand VLOOKUP
- Calculate dates using TODAY, and NOW
- Learn many functions to manipulate text once imported including LEFT, RIGHT, and CONCAT
Excel functions can greatly enhance your ability to perform tasks in day-to-day activities in Excel. While there are hundreds of functions in available, there are 10 functions that all Excel users should know. Whether you are an office worker, or a small business owner using Excel to keep track of your finances or just the casual user, these Excel functions can be very important time savers and enhance your ability to create better-performing spreadsheets!
- Business Owners
- CEOs / CFO's / CTOs
- Managers
- Accountants
- CPA's
- Financial Consultants
- IT Professionals
- Auditors
- Human Resource Personnel
- Bookkeepers
- Marketers
- Anybody with large amounts of Data
- Anybody who uses Microsoft Excel on a regular basis, and wants to be more efficient and productive
Speaker Profile
Cathy Horwitz
Cathy Horwitz is a highly experienced Microsoft Office instructor, specializing in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. With over 30 years of expertise in both in-person and online training, she has helped thousands of professionals boost productivity, streamline workflows, and master essential Microsoft Office skills.Cathy has been teaching Microsoft Office since its inception, offering tailored training programs that meet the unique needs of individuals and businesses. Her courses cover everything from Excel formulas, PivotTables, and automation with macros to Word document formatting, PowerPoint presentation design, and Outlook email management. Workshops from beginning level through advanced are available.Known for her engaging, …
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