INSTRUCTIONS:

1. 1. Create a New Folder on your Desktop (or somewhere on your computer where you can easily find it). Rename the New Folder “ExcelShir Training”.
   2. Download each of the files below by Right-Clicking and choosing “Save link as…” (or “Download Linked File As…”). Find the “ExcelShir Training” folder and save the file inside that folder.
   3. Repeat step 2 until all files are downloaded.

Class Evaluation

• • Class Evaluation

Blank Excel Files

• • Session 01 All Exercises – Blank
  • Session 02 All Exercises – Blank
  • Session 03 All Exercises – Blank
  • Session 04 All Exercises – Blank
  • Session 05 Book Recs – Blank
  • Session 05 Goodreads Dataset – Blank
  • Session 05 LEGOs – Blank
  • Session 05 Salsa Log – Blank
  • Session 05 Sleep Log – Blank

Excel Files from Class/Answers

• • Session 03 All Exercises – Class
  • Session 05 Goodreads Dataset – Answers

Printable Resources (printing these out will make things a lot easier)

• • Printable Agenda for ALL Sessions
  • Printable Excel Shortcuts for EXCEL PC & Mac Session 01
  • Printable Excel Shortcuts for EXCEL PC & Mac Session 02
  • Printable Excel Shortcuts for EXCEL PC & Mac Session 03

Homework

• • HW 01 – Navigation
  • HW 02 – Navigation
  • HW 03 – Formula Fundamentals
  • HW 04 – Formula Deep Dive
  • HW 05 – Pivot Tables

Printable Resources – BONUS

• • Shortcuts Cheat Sheet – Google Sheets PC & Mac
  • Shortcuts Cheat Sheet – Folder & File Navigation PC & Mac
  • Benefits of Excel Table Vs. Normal Range
  • Cheat Sheet – Pivot Tables
  • Pivot Tables PowerPoint Slides

Other Resources

• • Information Dashboard Design by Stephen Few (no affiliation or commission, just a fan!)
  • Microsoft Help Article: Overview of Formulas
  • Microsoft Help Article: Using calculation operators in Excel formulas
  • Microsoft Help Article: Excel Functions (Alphabetically)

 

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Technology Requirements

General

This training will be taught using Excel on a PC computer. Having said that, the material is mostly transferable to both MAC users as well as Google Sheets users. The shortcuts and user interface in the training may differ slightly, but the concepts are mostly the same.

Excel Versions

Every participant must have a fully functional version of Microsoft Excel installed on their computer. That means it has been purchased, and there is a license key. That means you are NOT using a free trial version.

Versions of Excel that WILL work with this class:

 Excel 365 for PC
 Excel 2021 for PC
 Excel 2019 for PC

 Excel 365 for Mac
 Excel 2021 for Mac
 Excel 2019 for Mac

Versions of Excel that will NOT work with this class:

 Any Free Trial version for PC
 Any Free Trial version for Mac
 Excel 2016 for PC or earlier
 Excel 2016 for Mac or earlier

Internet

• • If possible, it is strongly recommended to NOT use WiFi during the training sessions, since it may not provide a reliable connection.
  • Instead, connect your computer to your modem/router using an ethernet cable for the highest speed and most reliable connection.

Computer

• • You may use a laptop or a desktop computer for this class, but because of the nature of the class and the hands on exercises, you may NOT use an iPad, tablet, or smartphone.
  • If using a laptop, bring a power charger so you do not run out of battery! (Sadly, it has happened before).

Zoom – Video Call Software

• • If you do not already have a Zoom account, please sign up for a free account here: https://zoom.us
  • If you do not already have the desktop Zoom client software installed on your computer, please do so here: https://zoom.us/download
  • To ensure you have the latest version of the desktop Zoom client software, please follow the steps in this help article to update Zoom.

Zoom Etiquette

• • Be considerate: Please be considerate of other participants by turning off the TV, music, or any other background noise that you can control.
  • Headphones/Earphones: You must use headphones/earphones during the class, to avoid distracting echos.
  • Close all other programs: Please close all other programs except for Zoom and Excel during the class. Not only will your computer run more smoothly, but in case you decide to share your screen, you will avoid potentially embarrassing moments (unfortunately, it has also happened before).