Microsoft Excel Level III
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
Course Content Microsoft Excel Level III
Lesson 1: Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks Simultaneously
Use 3-D References
Use Links and External References
Consolidate Data
Lesson 2: Sharing and Protecting Workbooks
Collaborate on a Workbook
Protect Worksheets and Workbooks
Lesson 3: Automating Workbook Functionality
Apply Data Validation
Work with Forms and Controls
Work with Macros
Lesson 4: Applying Conditional Logic
Use Lookup Functions
Combine Functions
Use Formulas and Functions to Apply Conditional Formatting
Lesson 5: Auditing Worksheets
Trace Cells
Search for Invalid Data and Formulas with Errors
Watch and Evaluate Formulas
Lesson 6: Using Automated Analysis Tools
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Data Tables
Determine Potential Outcomes Using Scenarios
Use the Goal Seek Feature
Activate and Use the Solver Tool
Analyze Data with Analysis ToolPak Tools
Lesson 7: Presenting Your Data Visually
Use Advanced Chart Features
Create Sparklines
Notes
Contact Christine Sigrist, sigristc@uwm.edu or 414-227-3336, to learn more about delivering this course to your business or organization.
Testimonials
"Love the instructor’s ability to tailor the educational process to meet the needs of the students in the class." — Program Policy and Analyst, 2019
"Greg Patterson was very detailed and understandable. I really appreciated that we were able to focus on personal needs as well as cover class materials. We were able to get all questions answered and still completed all the material." — International Sales Analyst, 2019
Date: Tue, Nov 14, 2023
Delivery Method: In-person
Time: 8:30am-4pm CT
Location: UWM School of Continuing Education
Instructor: Greg Patterson
Fee:
$249 by Oct 31, 2023
$274 after Oct 31, 2023
CEUs: 0.7
Enrollment Limit: 20
Program Number: 5070-15373
Registration Deadline: Nov 14, 2023
Date: Tue-Wed, Mar 12-13, 2024
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 8am-Noon CT
Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Greg Patterson
Fee:
$249 by Feb 27, 2024
$274 after Feb 27, 2024
CEUs: 0.7
Enrollment Limit: 10
Program Number: 5070-15378
Registration Deadline: Mar 12, 2024