3-Month Program · Data-Ready
MS Excel Advance Course in Greater Noida
24 hands-on modules · 16+ tools & features · 96+ hours of training · Advanced formulas, PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros, charts and dashboard-building — built for data-heavy office, MIS and analyst roles at Skill Training Institute, Alpha-1, Greater Noida.
Who this course is for
Built for students, job-seekers and working professionals who already know basic Excel and now need to handle real, data-heavy office work — MIS reporting, back-office data processing, sales/finance tracking and analyst-style tasks.
By the end you'll write advanced formulas confidently, build and summarize data with PivotTables, look up data across sheets with VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, automate repetitive work with macros, and design a working interactive dashboard from raw data.
In short: the MS Excel Advance course is a 3-month, 24-module, 96+ hour program at Skill Training Institute (Alpha-1, Greater Noida) that teaches advanced formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, macros/VBA and dashboard-building, offered both offline and online, with weekly assessments, a certificate of completion and 100% Placement Assist.
1Program structure
Four phases over 12 weeks, moving from advanced formulas through lookup & PivotTable analysis to macros and finally dashboard-building, ending in a full data-to-dashboard capstone.
| Phase | Modules | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 — Advanced Formulas | 01–06 | References, logical/lookup functions, text & date functions, SUMIFS/COUNTIFS, array formulas, data validation |
| Phase 2 — Lookups & PivotTables | 07–12 | VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH & XLOOKUP, data cleaning, PivotTables and Power Query basics |
| Phase 3 — Charts & Macros | 13–18 | Advanced charts, macro recording, VBA basics, automation, custom buttons and macro security |
| Phase 4 — Dashboards & Capstone | 19–24 | Dashboard design, KPI dashboards, interactive slicers/controls, workbook protection and a final project |
2Full 24-module curriculum
Tap a phase to expand it, then tap any module for what it covers. Every module ends in a hands-on practice task and a short checklist, so you learn by doing, not just watching.
Phase 1 Advanced Formulas & Functions Modules 01–06 References, logical/lookup functions, text & date functions, conditional aggregation, array formulas +
01Excel Refresher & Advanced Formula Basics+
Relative, absolute and mixed cell references, named ranges, formula auditing tools, and building error-free multi-step formulas.
02Logical Functions+
IF, nested IF, IFS, AND/OR/NOT, and IFERROR/IFNA for building formulas that don't break on messy data.
03Text & Date Functions+
CONCAT/TEXTJOIN, LEFT/RIGHT/MID/TRIM, and date functions (DATEDIF, EOMONTH, WORKDAY) for cleaning and calculating real-world data.
04SUMIF/COUNTIF/AVERAGEIF Family+
Single and multi-condition aggregation with SUMIFS, COUNTIFS and AVERAGEIFS for real reporting scenarios.
05Array & Dynamic Array Formulas+
SORT, FILTER, UNIQUE and SEQUENCE for building formulas that spill across ranges automatically.
06Data Validation & Conditional Formatting+
Dropdown lists, input restrictions, and custom conditional-formatting rules to error-proof shared sheets.
Phase 2 Lookups & PivotTables Modules 07–12 VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, XLOOKUP, data cleaning, PivotTables and Power Query +
07VLOOKUP & HLOOKUP In-Depth+
Exact vs approximate match, lookup across sheets and workbooks, and common VLOOKUP errors and fixes.
08INDEX-MATCH & XLOOKUP+
Two-way lookups with INDEX-MATCH, and the modern XLOOKUP for faster, more flexible, error-resistant lookups.
09Data Cleaning & Text-to-Columns+
Removing duplicates & blanks, Text-to-Columns, trimming/cleaning imported data before analysis.
10PivotTables I — Building & Summarizing+
Creating a PivotTable from raw data, rows/columns/values, summarizing by sum/count/average, and grouping data.
11PivotTables II — Slicers, Timelines & Calculated Fields+
Filtering with slicers & timelines, adding calculated fields, and building Pivot Charts from a PivotTable.
12Power Query Basics+
Importing data from CSV/other sheets with Power Query, basic transformations, and refreshing data automatically.
Phase 3 Charts & Macros Modules 13–18 Advanced charts, macro recording, VBA basics, automation, custom buttons and macro security +
13Advanced Charts & Visualizations+
Combo charts, dual-axis charts, sparklines, and choosing the right visualization for the story your data tells.
14Introduction to Macros & Recording+
What a macro is, recording your first macro, running it with a shortcut, and understanding the Macro-Enabled Workbook format.
15Editing Macros & Basic VBA Syntax+
Opening the VBA editor, reading/editing recorded macro code, variables, and simple loops — no prior coding needed.
16Automating Repetitive Tasks with VBA+
Automating formatting, data entry and multi-sheet updates so a five-minute manual task runs in one click.
17Custom Buttons & Simple Forms+
Assigning macros to buttons/shapes, and building a simple input form so non-technical users can run your macros.
18Error-Handling & Macro Security+
Basic error handling in VBA, macro security settings, and safe practices when sharing macro-enabled files.
Phase 4 Dashboards & Capstone Modules 19–24 Dashboard design, KPI dashboards, interactive controls, workbook protection and a final project +
19Dashboard Design Principles+
Planning a dashboard around real questions, layout & readability, and choosing which numbers actually belong on it.
20Building KPI Dashboards+
Combining PivotTables and charts into a single-page KPI dashboard for sales, attendance or expense tracking.
21Interactive Dashboards with Slicers & Form Controls+
Connecting slicers across multiple PivotTables, and adding form controls (dropdowns, option buttons) for interactivity.
22Linking Sheets & Consolidating Data+
Linking formulas across sheets/workbooks, and consolidating multiple monthly sheets into one master data source.
23Protecting & Sharing Workbooks+
Sheet/workbook protection, locking formula cells, and safely sharing a dashboard file for review or approval.
24Practical Capstone Project+
Take a raw, messy data set through cleaning, lookups, PivotTables, a macro-automated refresh, and a final interactive dashboard — built independently.
316 tools & features you'll use
Everything is taught on real MS Excel — not simulations. Swipe or use the arrows to browse every category.
4How each module is taught
Every module in the program follows the same simple, practice-first lens, so you always know what to expect in class.
Watch & Understand
Trainer demonstrates the formula, tool or technique step by step, using real data-heavy examples.
Practice Live
You repeat every step on your own computer in class, right after the demonstration, not days later.
Hands-on Exercise
A short practical task using the same tool, close to a real MIS/reporting scenario.
Doubt Clearing
One-on-one help for anyone still stuck, before the class moves to the next module.
Weekly Assessment
A short practical test every week so gaps are caught early, not at the end of the course.
5Projects & practice work
Six practical projects across the full syllabus — the kind of data work you'll actually be asked to do at a desk job.
- Project 1. Sales/records data-cleaning workbook using text, date and logical functions
- Project 2. Conditional aggregation report (SUMIFS/COUNTIFS) with data validation and alerts
- Project 3. Cross-sheet lookup workbook using VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH and XLOOKUP
- Project 4. PivotTable-based summary report with slicers and a Pivot Chart
- Project 5. Macro-automated monthly report that formats and consolidates raw data in one click
- Project 6. Capstone: interactive KPI dashboard built end-to-end from a raw data set, done independently
6Assessment & certification
Weekly practical tests on formulas, lookups, PivotTables and macros, with instructor feedback so nobody falls behind silently.
Final practical exam covering all four phases, plus the capstone dashboard used as your demonstrable proof of skill.
Certificate of completion on successful assessment, plus resume & interview-readiness support through our 100% Placement Assist program.
7Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior Excel experience to join this course?
Yes, basic Excel comfort helps — entering data, simple formulas like SUM, and basic formatting. Module 01 includes a quick refresher, but this course moves fast into advanced material, so absolute beginners are better served by our Basic Computers or MS-Office course first.
Is the macros/VBA part difficult if I've never coded before?
No prior coding is assumed. You start by recording macros with no code at all, then gradually read and edit that recorded code, building comfort with VBA step by step rather than starting from raw syntax.
Will I actually be able to build a dashboard on my own by the end?
Yes. The final phase is entirely dashboard-focused, and the capstone project has you take a raw data set through cleaning, PivotTables, macros and a finished interactive dashboard independently.
Do I need my own laptop for this course?
No. Classes are conducted on institute computers with MS Excel installed. You're welcome to bring your own laptop if you prefer to practice on it.
Are classes online, offline, or both?
Both. Offline batches run at our Alpha-1, Greater Noida campus; online live batches follow the same curriculum with the same trainers. Morning, evening and weekend timings are available — ask your counsellor for the current schedule.
What can I do after completing this course?
You'll be ready for MIS executive, data-entry analyst, back-office reporting and junior data-analyst roles that rely on Excel, and you can progress into our advanced Computer Courses (Tally, Programming, Data Analytics) with the same placement support.
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