"Everyday Excel, Part 2" is a continuation of the popular "Everyday Excel, Part 1". Building on concepts learned in the first course, you will continue to expand your knowledge of Excel, particularly with respect to the new (as of 2020) dynamic array functions and formulas. Dynamic array formulas create the foundation for "modern" Excel. This course is aimed at intermediate users, but even advanced users will pick up new skills and tools in Excel. By the end of this course, you will have the skills and tools to take on the project-based "Everyday Excel, Part 3 (Projects)".
This course is the second part of a three-part series and Specialization that focuses on teaching introductory through very advanced techniques and tools in Excel. In this course (Part 2), you will: 1) learn dynamic array functions and how to create dynamic array formulas to accomplish many productive tasks in Excel; 2) become affluent in a variety of lookups (two-way forward lookups, one-way reverse lookups, and two-way reverse lookups) and create Top 5/Bottom 5 lists; 3) learn numerous advanced data management techniques, including filtering for multiple criteria, conditional drop-down lists, reconciliation problems, creating repeating arrays of other arrays and sequences, and randomizing (with and without repetition); and 4) learn how to create professional dashboards using Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, and Power Query.
The course is organized into 5 Weeks (modules). To pass each module, you'll need to complete two programming assignments and a mastery quiz (the final module does not have programming assignments). Given the wide range in experience and abilities of learners, the goal of the course is to appeal to a wide audience. This course is meant to be fun and thought-provoking. I hope for you to at least several times in the course say to yourself, "Wow, I hadn't thought of that before!"