ICDL Advanced Spreadsheets is a high-level certification programme which presents learners with
the opportunity to bring their spreadsheet skills to an expert level. This allows them to use the full
potential of the spreadsheet application to produce higher quality management information.
Full Time
Prospective learners should ideally have the ICDL certification and/or previous experience using
computers and common software applications. Typically, these would be individuals who use a wide
range of advanced functionalities within a spreadsheet application in a personal or professional
context. Spreadsheet applications enable learners to manipulate and produce precise information
and conduct crucial data analysis. The ICDL Advanced Spreadsheets certification has been specifically
designed to provide learners with the skills to exploit the full potential of the spreadsheet
application.
3 Days
24
Learning Unit 1: Considerations in designing spreadsheets
Learning Unit 2: Formatting
• Table AutoFormat
• Conditional formatting
• Apply data formats
• Using multiple worksheets
• Insert, move and remove split
• Hide and show rows, columns,
worksheet
Learning Unit 3: Functions and formula
• Using cell references in formula
• Function syntax and categories
• Logical functions
• Nested functions
• Nested functions
• Mathematical functions
• Statistical functions
• Date and Time functions
• Financial functions
• Text functions
• Lookup and Reference functions
• Database functions
• Creating Three-D worksheets
• Paste Special options
Learning Unit 4:Charts
• Using Custom Charts
• Formatting charts
Learning Unit 5: Analysis
• Managing data in a spreadsheet
• PivotTables
• Data Tables
• Scenario Manager
• Sorting a database
• Auto and Advanced Filters
• Subtotals
Learning Unit 6: Validating and Auditing
• Data validation
• Auditing
Learning Unit 7: Enhancing Productivity
• Range Names
• Using Templates
• Linking data
• Inserting hyperlinks and bookmarks
• Import data to Excel
• Macros
Learning Unit 8: Collaborative Editing
• Working with comments
• File protection
• Accessing and sharing data
• Produce higher quality information
• Pinpoint key information quicker and more easily
• Provide more sharply-defined analysis
• Produce more sophisticated reports
• Use advanced editing, data handling, functions and analysis features
• Use macros within the spreadsheets application
The learner must be able to:
• operate a Personal Computer, use keyboard and mouse
• read, write, speak and understand English (Work Place Literacy Level 4 – lower secondary
level)
| Course Fee Payable | ||
|---|---|---|
| Original Fee | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
| Course Fee | $600.00 | $654.00 |