Training Course on Microsoft Excel For Human Resource Professionals
Training Course on Microsoft Excel For Human Resource Professionals in Nairobi and Mombasa, kenya
Microsoft Excel for Human Resource (HR) professionals focuses on the use of various functions and formulas in different HR scenarios. Excel is a perfect tool for the Human Resources department. Most companies may use specially designed software such as Oracle or SAP and QuickBooks to manage payroll employee data. However, it is possible to export most of such data to Excel in order to perform trend analyses, compilation of company expenses, and scrutinizing the company’s productivity. This assists companies to make decisions that are tailored specifically for its employees. HR professionals who are planning on easing their work with the use if ICT will find this course particularly beneficial.
Duration
10 days
Course objectives
On completion of the course, the participants will:
i. Write complex formulae with ease
ii. Present HR data with accurate and better interpretation
iii. Handle excel situations confidently
iv. Have high comfort working with Excel which will lead to high turnaround time
v. Use the right formulas in the right scenarios
Course content
Level 1 - Basic Excel
INTRODUCTION:
1. An overview of the screen, navigation and basic spreadsheet concepts
2. Understanding workbooks, worksheets, rows, columns, cells
3. Various selection techniques
ENTERING DATA
1. Entering, Editing and Deleting Text, Numbers, Dates
2. Inserting, Deleting and Hiding Rows & Columns
3. Inserting, Deleting, Moving and Copying Sheets
4. Moving and Copying data
5. Using Auto Lists
6. Using navigation techniques
CUSTOMIZING EXCEL
1. Changing Excel’s Default Options
2. Creating a Custom AutoFill List
3. Creating a Custom Number Format
4. Customizing Excel Review
5. Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
6. Customizing the Ribbon
7. Using and Customizing AutoCorrect
MANAGING AND NAVIGATING LARGE WORKBOOKS
1. Creating a Template
2. Creating Headers and Footers
3. Hiding Rows, Columns, Worksheets, and Windows
4. Managing Workbooks Review
5. Selecting and Switching Between Worksheets
6. Splitting and Freezing a Window
7. Using Workbook Views
8. Working with Multiple Workbook Windows
CREATING AND EDITING FORMULAE
1. Applying Absolute (Fixed) Referencing
2. BODMAS: Mathematical Order
3. Concept of Formulae
4. Copying Formulae
5. Creating Formulae, Editing Formulae
6. Using Functions - Sum, Average, Count, Max, Min
REFERENCING TECHNIQUES
1. Absolute Reference
2. Mixed Reference
3. Moving Range Reference
4. Relative Reference
FORMATTING AND PROOFING
1. Basic conditional formatting
2. Copying and Clearing Formats
3. Formatting Cells with Font formats, Number formats, Alignment, Borders, etc
4. Spell Check, Find & Replace and AutoCorrect
5. Working with Styles
Level 2 - Intermediate Excel
MATHEMATICAL FUNCTIONS
1. AverageIf, AverageIfs
2. CountIf, CountIfs
3. SumIf, SumIfs
4. SumProduct, Subtotal
LOOKUP FUNCTIONS
1. Creating Smooth User Interface Using Lookup
2. Dynamic Two-Way Lookup
3. Dynamic Worksheet linking using Indirect
4. Index
5. Match
6. Offset
7. Vlookup / HLookup
LOGICAL FUNCTIONS
1. Alternative Solutions for Composite IF Conditions
2. And, Or, Not
3. Nested If (Or Conditions, And Conditions)
TEXT FUNCTIONS
1. Concatenate
2. Find, Substitute
3. Left, Mid, Right
4. Trim, Len
5. Upper, Lower, Proper
DATE AND TIME FUNCTIONS
1. Date, DateDif, DateAdd
2. Day, Month, Year
3. EOMonth, Weekday
4. Today, Now
ROUNDING FUNCTIONS
1. MRound
2. Round
3. RoundDown
4. RoundUp
ERROR HANDLING FUNCTIONS
1. isErr
2. isError
3. isNa
ADVANCED PASTE SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
1. Add / Subtract / Multiply / Divide
2. Merging Data using Skip Blanks
3. Paste Conditional Formats
4. Paste Formats
5. Paste Formulas
6. Paste Validations
7. Transpose Tables
SORTING
1. Bringing Back to Ground Zero following Multiple Sorts
2. Dynamic Sorting of Fields
3. Sorting on Multiple Fields
FILTERING
1. Advanced Filters
2. Copy Paste while filter is on
3. Custom AutoFilter
4. Filtering on Colors
5. Filtering on Text, Numbers & Date
PRINTING WORKBOOKS
1. Adding Print Titles
2. Branding with Backgrounds
3. Customizing Headers & Footers
4. Fitting the print on to specific defined sizes
5. Printing Selection
6. Setting Up Print Area
7. Working with Themes
Level 3 - Advanced Excel
IMPORT & EXPORT OF INFORMATION
1. Creating Dynamic Reports and Dashboards Using Data on Other Applications
2. Exporting to XML
3. From Web Page
4. Using Text To Columns
WHAT IF ANALYSIS
1. Data Tables
2. Goal Seek
3. Scenario Analysis
GROUPING & SUBTOTALSDATA VALIDATION
1. Dynamic Dropdown List Creation using Data Validation
2. Handling Invalid Inputs
3. List Validation
4. Number, Date & Time Validation
5. Text Validation
PROTECTING EXCEL
1. File Level Protection
2. Setting Permissions for Specific Tasks
3. Sheet & Cell Level Protection
4. Track changes
5. Workbook Level Protection
CONSOLIDATION
1. Consolidating data with different layouts
2. Consolidating data with different Sheets
3. Consolidating data with identical layouts
CONDITIONAL FORMATTING
1. Creating Basic Conditional Formats
2. Dynamic Formatting using Formulas in Conditional Formatting
3. Managing Conditions Created
PIVOT TABLES
1. Basic and Advanced Value Field Setting
2. Calculated Field & Calculated Items
3. Creating Simple Pivot Tables
4. Drill-Down of Data
5. Filtering based on Labels and Values
6. GetPivotData Function
7. Grouping based on numbers and Dates
8. Sorting based on Labels and Values
CHARTS & PIVOT CHARTS
1. Bar Charts / Pie Charts / Line Charts
2. Dual Axis Charts
3. Dynamic Charting
4. Other Advanced Charting Techniques
EXCEL DASHBOARD
1. Adding Charts to Dashboard
2. Adding Dynamic Contents to Dashboard
3. Adding Tables to Dashboard
4. Bar Charts / Pie Charts / Line Charts
5. Planning a Dashboard
MOVING ONLINE
1. Google Sheets
2. How to Navigate and Share
Methodology
The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
Key Notes
i. The participant must be conversant with English.
ii. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate
iii. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
iv. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.
v. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
vi. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.
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