Advanced Use of ExcelLaajuus (5 cr)

Intro

You will get a useful continuation on the topics of the basic course. You will learn the versatile use of functions and learn how to process data with Pivot. You will also notice that macros and forms are actually quite handy functions. After this course, you will be able to apply Excel's power user features in a versatile way.

Learning objectives

- recognize the possibilities of spreadsheet calculation
- identify the possibilities of using the Excel program in working life
- knows how to use the Excel program versatilely and effectively
- knows how to choose appropriate ways from the functions offered by the Excel program

Contents

Functions and calculations versatilely; rounding, search, lookup, time.
Pivots and utilization of it.
Forms and templates
Basics of using macros and Visual Basic.
Data refining - data to support decision-making.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

a) Contact
b) Online
c) Virtual
d) Demonstrating competencies, https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/demonstrate-your-competencies
f) Work & study, https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/career-planning/recognition-learning

Learning materials

Material and links to be shared in Moodle.

Starting level and linkage with other courses

Before completing this course, the student must know the basics of Excel.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

- knows the basic use of the program and copes with the assigned tasks helpfully
- can apply the features of the program independently to a small extent

Assessment criteria - grade 3

- can apply a spreadsheet program appropriately
- is able to find new solutions using Excel's functions in a versatile way

Assessment criteria - grade 5

- can apply the program versatilely to practical situations
- have strong skills and reliable competence
- is able to independently find new and effective solutions and use the versatile possibilities of Excel

Further information

The course materials do not fully support Mac users. Mac users may work through vdi.
Note! The software must be installed on the machine, OnlineExcel is not enough.