Using Dynamic Arrays and Date/Time Functions in Excel

3 Hours

Course Overview

This instructor-led course is geared for experienced Excel users who want to explore more advanced functions. You will learn how to extract and manipulate components of a date or time, understand the benefits of a dynamic arrays, and explore how dynamic array functions can be used to efficiently analyze large (or even small) sets of data. Finally, you will discover the benefits of data validation and protecting a worksheet from unwanted changes or edits.

Course Objectives

Use the MONTH function to extract the month from a date
Use the NETWORKDAYS function to calculate the number of Workdays
Use the XLOOKUP function to retrieve data from a table
Use the UNIQUE function to display a list of values
Learn about data validation and protecting worksheets

Course Outline

Working with Date and Time Functions

Using the Month Function
Using the Day Function
Using the Year Function
Using the TEXT Function
Using the NETWORKDAYS Function

Working with Dynamic Array Functions

Understanding Arrays
Traditional Functions
Working with Dynamic Array Functions
SPILL Range
Using the SEQUENCE Function
Using the XLOOKUP Function
Using the UNIQUE Function
Using the SORT Function
Using the FILTER Function

Setting Data Validation and Protection

Validating Data Entry
Applying Data Validation
Testing Data Validation
Understanding Worksheet Protection
Unlocking Cells
Protecting Worksheets
Unprotecting Worksheets

Cost and Delivery Format Options

We offer the above listed class as a private group class in the following delivery formats. Any two 3-hour Microsoft classes must be scheduled on the same day to receive pricing (9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm).

Private Group Class: Live Virtual
1-4 students	$850
5-8 students	$1000
9-12 students*	$1100
*$35 per additional student

Private Group Class: At Your Location
1-4 students	$1100
5-8 students	$1250
9-12 students*	$1350
*$35 per additional student

Private Group Training

Private group classes are cost effective when you have a group of students who need the same course. Volume discounts of 5% to 20% are available when five or more training days are scheduled. For classes conducted at your location, you are responsible for the classroom setup which should include:

A computer for each student (with the appropriate software installed), and
An instructor workstation connected to a visual display (e.g., projector, smartboard, etc.).

Customization

Softek can easily customize a training course that covers the specific topics you require and integrate examples relevant to your work environment. Course customization is billed at $150 per hour and covers time needed to meet, discuss, prepare, and incorporate any specific examples into the training program. Once we have a better idea of what you have in mind, we will be glad to provide a specific price quote for the customization.