Microsoft Excel Level II
Microsoft Excel allows users to create and manage spreadsheets to manipulate data used in personal finance, budget preparation, financial and investment analysis, business modeling, sales forecasting and other calculating and analytical applications.
We are now offering both in-person and live online sessions. Check session details for format.
To participate in live online courses, you must have
- a computer
- reliable internet connectivity
- Microsoft Excel version 2016 or later preferably
- computer audio or headphones with microphone
- webcam, built-in or added – strongly recommended for interaction with the instructor and class participants
This course can be applied to the Business Analysis Certificate.
Instructor
Greg Patterson is president and CEO of Great Lakes Training and Consulting. As president, Greg has conducted training for many companies, including several Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Patterson has trained small and large companies within the United States and internationally. ... read more
Course Outline/Topics
Lesson 1: Customizing the Excel Environment
- Configure Excel Options
- Customize the Ribbon and the Quick Access Toolbar
- Enable Excel Add-Ins
Lesson 2: Creating Advanced Formulas
- Use Range Names in Formulas
- Use Specialized Functions
- Use Array Formulas
Lesson 3: Analyzing Data with Functions and Conditional Formatting
- Analyze Data by Using Text and Logical Functions
- Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting
Lesson 4: Organizing and Analyzing Datasets and Tables
- Create and Modify Tables
- Sort Data
- Filter Data
- Use SUBTOTAL and Database Functions
Lesson 5: Visualizing Data with Basic Charts
- Create Charts
- Modify and Format Charts
Lesson 6: Analyzing Data with PivotTables, Slicers, and PivotCharts
- Create a PivotTable
- Analyze PivotTable Data
- Present Data with PivotCharts
- Filter Data by Using Slicers
Notes
Contact Christine Sigrist at sigristc@uwm.edu or 414-227-3336 to learn more about delivering this course to your business or organization.
Testimonials
"Learned a lot of cool new tricks to be as efficient as possible when working with Excel. Instructor was very good at keeping everyone engaged throughout the entire course!" — Ashley M. Crown - Danfoss, Milwaukee WI, May 2021
"Greg was great! Definitely recommending this course to my coworkers." — Course participant, December 2021
"Excellent instruction. Would recommend highly." — Course participant, May 2021
"Excellent instructor! Greg Patterson is superb!" — Ruth Alpizar, Acelero Learning Wisconsin, 2021
"I liked that Greg was able to handle all levels of learning with this course. Great information in a next-level course. Pace was good to learn areas. I really enjoyed the continuing education course and would come back." — Lisa Lumani, Store Manager, H&M, 2019
"I was happy to learn the foundation of processes and the right way. I have learned how to create certain reports from hand-me-down behaviors, but this will help me to analyze new data." — Heather Kutz, Sales Operations Manager, Sprint, 2019
Date: Tue-Wed, Mar 4-5, 2025
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 8am-Noon CT
Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Greg Patterson
Fee:
$249 by Feb 18, 2025
$274 after Feb 18, 2025
CEUs: .7
Enrollment Limit: 12
Program Number: 5070-16182
Registration Deadline: Mar 4, 2025
Date: Tue, May 20, 2025
Delivery Method: In-person
Time: 8:30am-4pm CT
Location: UWM School of Continuing Education
Instructor: Greg Patterson
Fee:
$249 by May 6, 2025
$274 after May 6, 2025
CEUs: .7
Enrollment Limit: 12
Program Number: 5070-16176
Registration Deadline: May 20, 2025
