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RESULTS-ORITNTED Training Description
Course Duration
1 Day
Training Delivery Method
Classroom (Instructor-Led) or Online (Instructor-Led)
Instructors Languages
English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi / Pashto
Certification Provider
Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)
Certificate Validity
2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)
Course Average Passing Rate
97%
Competency Assessment Criteria
Practical Assessment and Knowledge Assessment
Post Training Reporting
Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms
Training Design Methodology
ADDIE Training Design Methodology
Certificate of Successful Completion
Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.
Course Overview
Spreadsheets sit at the center of daily business operations — tracking budgets, analyzing sales, managing inventory, and reporting performance — yet most users rely on only a fraction of what the tool can actually do, leaving errors, inefficiencies, and manual rework unaddressed. In organizations across the Middle East where accurate, timely reporting supports operational and management decision-making, intermediate Excel proficiency is a practical productivity multiplier across nearly every business function.
This training course is designed to build practical, applied competency in intermediate Excel functions for employees who use spreadsheets regularly in their daily work. Participants will learn to apply advanced formulas and functions, organize and analyze data using PivotTables, apply conditional formatting and data validation, and build cleaner, more efficient, and more accurate spreadsheets suited to real business reporting needs.
Key Learning Objectives
Apply advanced formulas and functions including logical, lookup, and text functions
Organize and summarize large datasets using PivotTables and PivotCharts
Apply data validation and conditional formatting to improve spreadsheet accuracy
Use sorting, filtering, and structured tables to manage and analyze data efficiently
Apply data cleaning techniques to prepare raw data for analysis
Build clear, professional charts and visual summaries for reporting purposes
Course Outline
1. Excel Fundamentals Refresher
Reviewing core navigation, cell referencing, and workbook structure
Understanding relative, absolute, and mixed cell references
Applying basic formatting for readability and consistency
Best practices for structuring a spreadsheet for scalability
2. Advanced Formulas and Functions
Applying logical functions including (IF, AND, OR, and nested IF statements)
Using lookup functions including (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and INDEX/MATCH)
Applying text functions including (CONCATENATE, TEXT, and TRIM)
Using date and time functions for scheduling and reporting calculations
3. Data Organization and Structured Tables
Converting data ranges into structured Excel Tables
Applying sorting and multi-level filtering techniques
Using named ranges to simplify formula references
Managing large datasets efficiently within a structured table
4. Data Validation and Conditional Formatting
Applying data validation rules to control data entry
Creating dropdown lists for consistent data input
Using conditional formatting to highlight trends and exceptions
Applying formatting rules based on formulas for dynamic visual cues
5. PivotTables and Data Summarization
Building PivotTables to summarize and analyze large datasets
Applying filters, slicers, and grouping within PivotTables
Calculating summary statistics including (sums, averages, and counts)
Refreshing and updating PivotTables as source data changes
6. Charts and Visual Reporting
Creating PivotCharts linked to PivotTable data
Selecting appropriate chart types for different data stories
Formatting charts for clarity and professional presentation
Building dashboard-style summary views for reporting
7. Group Discussion and Case Studies
Case-based examples of common spreadsheet errors and their business impact including (broken formulas and inconsistent data entry)
Group discussion on practical applications for participants' own reporting tasks
Sharing best practices for spreadsheet organization and version control
Discussion on integrating intermediate Excel skills into daily reporting workflows
1. Excel Fundamentals Refresher
Reviewing core navigation, cell referencing, and workbook structure
Understanding relative, absolute, and mixed cell references
Applying basic formatting for readability and consistency
Best practices for structuring a spreadsheet for scalability
2. Advanced Formulas and Functions
Applying logical functions including (IF, AND, OR, and nested IF statements)
Using lookup functions including (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and INDEX/MATCH)
Applying text functions including (CONCATENATE, TEXT, and TRIM)
Using date and time functions for scheduling and reporting calculations
3. Data Organization and Structured Tables
Converting data ranges into structured Excel Tables
Applying sorting and multi-level filtering techniques
Using named ranges to simplify formula references
Managing large datasets efficiently within a structured table
4. Data Validation and Conditional Formatting
Applying data validation rules to control data entry
Creating dropdown lists for consistent data input
Using conditional formatting to highlight trends and exceptions
Applying formatting rules based on formulas for dynamic visual cues
5. PivotTables and Data Summarization
Building PivotTables to summarize and analyze large datasets
Applying filters, slicers, and grouping within PivotTables
Calculating summary statistics including (sums, averages, and counts)
Refreshing and updating PivotTables as source data changes
6. Charts and Visual Reporting
Creating PivotCharts linked to PivotTable data
Selecting appropriate chart types for different data stories
Formatting charts for clarity and professional presentation
Building dashboard-style summary views for reporting
7. Group Discussion and Case Studies
Case-based examples of common spreadsheet errors and their business impact including (broken formulas and inconsistent data entry)
Group discussion on practical applications for participants' own reporting tasks
Sharing best practices for spreadsheet organization and version control
Discussion on integrating intermediate Excel skills into daily reporting workflows
Group Exercises
Team-based reporting exercise including (building a summary report and chart from a shared sample dataset)
Case study analysis on a spreadsheet error scenario including (identifying the cause and proposing a corrected approach)
Gained Core Technical Skills
Ability to apply advanced logical, lookup, and text functions
Proficiency in building and analyzing PivotTables and PivotCharts
Competency in applying data validation and conditional formatting
Skill in organizing and managing data using structured Excel Tables
Ability to build clear, professional charts and visual reports
Services Geographical Coverage
In Tamkene Training Center or at our client's facility (On-Site), Covering All Saudi Arabia Cities and Locations:
Targeted Audience
Employees who use Excel regularly for reporting, tracking, or data management
Finance, HR, and administrative staff seeking improved spreadsheet efficiency
Analysts and coordinators responsible for compiling and summarizing data
Team leaders and supervisors who review or prepare spreadsheet-based reports
Any personnel seeking to move beyond basic Excel skills
Practical Assessment
Supervised formula-building exercise including (constructing nested IF and lookup formulas on sample data)
PivotTable construction exercise including (summarizing a sample dataset with filters and grouping)
Data cleaning and validation exercise including (applying validation rules and correcting sample data errors)
Knowledge Assessment
Multiple-choice questions on formula logic and function selection
Scenario-based questions on choosing the appropriate lookup or logical function
PivotTable and data organization questions including (grouping and filtering application)
Why Choose This Course
Delivers a complete intermediate learning journey from advanced formulas through to PivotTables and visual reporting
Applies practical, hands-on exercises using realistic business data scenarios
Structured practical assessments build genuine spreadsheet confidence and accuracy
Directly applicable to daily reporting, tracking, and data management tasks
Prepares participants to build more efficient, error-resistant spreadsheets
Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.
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