Course Overview

Spreadsheet Modeling Using Microsot Excel

V 2.0 Overview

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Contents
EXCEL WIZ 2.0 Course Overview ............................................................................................................. 3
Course Pedagogy..................................................................................................................................... 3
Intended Audience .................................................................................................................................. 4
Subscription Benefits .............................................................................................................................. 4
Course Outline ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Whats Changed in Version 2.0 ............................................................................................................... 6

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EXCEL WIZ 2.0 Course Overview

Excel Wiz is an online Spreadsheet Modeling course that introduces students to tools and
techniques for data analysis and reporting. The course begins with an in-depth introduction
to Microsoft ExcelTM 2010, where the focus is on the efficient use of range names, formulas,
and built-in Excel functions. The advanced section of the course teaches how to formulate
robust spreadsheet models for financial analysis and managerial decision-making. A broad
range of tools and techniques such as Charts, Solver, Goal Seek, Pivot Table, Sensitivity
Analysis, and Monte Carlo simulation are covered in this course.
The course is a self-paced course that:
Helps the learner become proficient in Microsoft Excel 2010 - the most commonly
used spreadsheet application.
Teaches how to use spreadsheets for managerial problem solving, decision making,
and reporting.
Course Pedagogy
The course comprises of 13 modules designed by experienced Microsoft Excel experts and
instructional designers using an Experiential Learning pedagogy. Unlike a typical e-learning
course where the students passively receive information, EXCEL WIZ actively involves the
learners in the learning process. This not only makes the course more interesting but
increases retention by up to 80% as compared to traditional teaching methods.

How this pedagogy works:

Concepts are explained using relevant and interesting examples

Short audio-video tutorials used to demonstrate difficult concepts
Downloadable worksheets are provided for the learner to follow along
Each topic includes one or more exercises for additional practice

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Intended Audience
This course is developed especially for management students pursuing post-graduate MBA
studies. It is also suited for working managers, business analysts, or HR professionals who
want to brush up their spreadsheet skills.
Subscription Benefits

Personalized user login

Learn at your own pace
Unrestricted access from comfort of home, office, or college
300+ minutes of video tutorials with detailed instructions
100+ solved worksheets and do-it yourself exercises
Pre and post assessment tests
Direct access to our Excel MVPs through web or email for query resolution
On-demand classroom workshops
Web-based Analytics and user progress reporting for management

Revised Course Outline

1. The Excel Environment (Basic)
Excel Workbooks | Tabs and Ribbons | Quick Access Toolbar | Manipulating Worksheets | Backstage View & Excel Options |
Shortcuts | Printing and Saving

2. Basic Data Manipulation (Basic)

Cells and Ranges | Moving Around and Selecting | Range Names | Go To Options | Cut, Copy, Paste, and Undo | Status Bar |
Filling Series

3. Increasing Spreadsheet Readability (Basic)

Working with Rows and Columns | Basic Cell Formatting | Number Formatting | Custom Formatting | Date Formatting | Other
Formatting Options

4. Excel Formulas (Basic)

Entering and Viewing a Formula | Entering Formulas by Pointing | Basic Arithmetic Operations | Using Functions in Formulas |
Using Range Names in Formulas | AutoComplete Feature | External Formula References | Copying Formulas | AutoSum |
Absolute and Mixed Cell References | F4 Key & Array Formulas | Viewing All Formulas | Order of Mathematical Operations

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5. Excel Functions (Advanced)

Summary Functions (SUM, PRODUCT, COUNT etc.) | IF Function | Conditional Summary Functions (COUNTIF, SUMIF, etc.) |
Lookup Functions | Reference Functions (INDEX, MATCH) | Math Functions (INT, ROUND, ABS etc.) | Random Functions |
Text Functions | Date and Time Functions | Financial Functions | Statistical Functions

6. Other Useful Features (Basic)

3-Dimensional Formulas | Sorting, Filtering, & Removing Duplicates | Error Handling

7. Conditional Formatting (Advanced)

Using Cell Values | Identifying Duplicates | Top/Bottom Rules | Using Formulas | Using Icon Sets | Using Bars and Scales |
Managing Rules

8. Tools for Analyzing Data (Advanced)

Excel Tables | Pivot Tables and Charts | Subtotals

9. Importing External Data (Advanced)

From Text Files | From Word Documents | Using Web Queries | Dynamic Web Queries

10. Excel Charts (Basic)

Creating A Chart | Basic Chart Formatting | Formatting Axes and Data Series | Customizing Charts

11. Spreadsheet Modeling (Advanced)

Simple Calculations vs. Models | Types of Models | Approach to Spreadsheet Modeling | Model Building Blocks | Relationship
Tree | Setting up a Spreadsheet Model: New Mall Construction | Sensitivity Analysis using Data Tables & Goal Seek | Evaluate
Formula Feature (F9) | Scenario Analysis | Spinners | Model Limitations | Good Practices

12. Excel Solver (Advanced)

Parts of an Optimization Model | Types of Constraints | Defining the Objective | Solver Add-in | Developing the Model |
Configuring and Running Solver | Feasible Solution

13. Monte Carlo Simulation (Advanced)

Deterministic vs. Stochastic Risk Analysis | Probability Distributions | Choosing the Right Distribution | Example: Launching a
New Product | Monte Carlo Simulation using @RISK Add-in | Output Analysis

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Whats Changed in Version 2.0

Thoroughly revised 13 modules for accuracy and completeness

Added more tips and shortcuts on using Excel efficiently
Included 8 improved examples and exercises
Following new subtopics added:
o Custom Formatting
o Subtotals
o Dynamic Web Queries
Edited repeated or redundant information to make course more streamlined
Total course length is now shorter by 10%
Latest cloud upgrade reduce lag and decrease content loading time to 3-5 seconds
New and improved support forums for instant feedback

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