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Excel Advanced
Many employees use Excel every day but only scratch the surface of what it can achieve. As spreadsheets become larger and more complex, manual processes, inefficient workflows and limited knowledge of advanced features can lead to wasted time and reduced productivity.
Excel Advanced equips participants with the skills and confidence to manage complex workbooks, automate repetitive tasks and analyse data more effectively. Through hands-on exercises and practical application, learners will discover advanced techniques that improve accuracy, save time and support better business decisions, while exploring how Excel and AI-powered tools can work together to enhance productivity and data analysis.
Note: Recent attendance on our Excel Intermediate course is a pre-requisite.
£350+VAT per person
Advanced
Common challenges
- Managing multiple spreadsheets and linked workbooks efficiently.
- Analysing large datasets quickly and accurately.
- Limited confidence using advanced formulae and functions.
- Spending excessive time on repetitive manual tasks.
- Troubleshooting formula errors and spreadsheet issues.
- Understanding how Excel and AI tools can support data analysis, reporting and productivity.
We’ll help them to
- Manage and link complex multi-sheet workbooks with confidence.
- Master advanced functions including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, COUNTIF, SUMIFS and COUNTIFS.
- Analyse data and troubleshoot more effectively using advanced Excel tools.
- Automate repetitive tasks using macros and other time-saving techniques.
- Create professional, secure and efficient spreadsheets for reporting and decision-making.
- Explore how AI-powered features and tools can support data analysis, formula creation and productivity while maintaining accuracy and control.
The Sterling Way: Learner-centred training with real-world impact
All of our courses are designed around participation, not passive learning. Through activities, discussion, real-life scenarios and practical exercises, delegates build confidence by applying new skills during the course itself. During this course you will:
- Work through realistic spreadsheet challenges and business scenarios.
- Practise advanced Excel techniques using structured, hands-on exercises.
- Apply tools and shortcuts that can immediately improve efficiency in the workplace.
- Develop confidence managing large datasets, complex workbooks and advanced formulae.
- Explore practical methods for automating routine tasks and streamlining reporting processes.
- Discover how AI can complement Excel by supporting data analysis, formula development and productivity while ensuring human oversight remains central to decision-making.
Course Details
- 2 weeks, 2 x 2-hour live online sessions a week
- 05/10/26 – 14/10/26
- 1.30pm – 3.30pm
- £350+VAT per person
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Client Feedback
“Definitely worth attending, whether you use Excel a lot or a little. Lots of useful tricks to make things easier. The hard part will be remembering them all!”
Melody Wareing – SOCOTEC
Learner
“Everything was great. Trainer, engagement, knowledge. I really cannot fault this course. Best one I’ve ever attended.”
Jennie Blake – SOCOTEC
Learner
“The Mastering Excel course has been fantastic. Claire is a great tutor, the content was delivered in a way that made sense and was easy to follow.”
Katie Hutchinson – SOCOTEC
Learner
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