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DESCRIPTION:Think Excel is just rows\, columns\, and formulas? This worksho
 p will change your mind. Discover the Microsoft Excel features that will t
 ransform your productivity during this one-day workshop.\n\nIn just one ho
 ur\, you'll explore powerful features that go far beyond basic spreadsheet
 s—tools that help you clean data\, analyze trends\, and make smarter dec
 isions faster. This session isn't about learning how to sum a column\, it'
 s about unlocking the hidden gems that make Excel a powerhouse for product
 ivity and insight.\n \n\nWhat You'll Learn\n\nData validation and cleanup 
 – Learn how to control data entry with validation rules and quickly remo
 ve duplicates to keep your spreadsheets clean and reliable.\n Flash fill a
 nd quick analysis – Discover how Excel can recognize patterns and automa
 te formatting\, and use the quick analysis tool to instantly visualize you
 r data.\n Mini visuals with Sparklines – Add tiny\, powerful charts dire
 ctly into cells to show trends at a glance. They're perfect for dashboards
  and reports.\n What-if analysis and goal seek – Explore scenario planni
 ng tools that help you test outcomes and find the exact inputs needed to r
 each your goals.\n Consolidate tool – Combine data from multiple sheets 
 or workbooks into one streamlined summary\, no manual copy-pasting require
 d.\n Forecast sheet – Use built-in forecasting tools to project future t
 rends based on historical data\, with just a few clicks.\n This workshop i
 s ideal for anyone who already works with data in Excel and wants to move 
 beyond formulas into smarter\, faster analysis. Whether you're tracking bu
 dgets\, managing projects\, or reporting outcomes\, these tools will help 
 you work more efficiently and make your data work harder for you. Discover
  what you've been missing!
GEO:44.045873;-123.078347
LOCATION:Chiles Hall\, 326 (CoLAB)
SUMMARY:Work Smarter\, Not Harder with Excel
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 th-excel
CATEGORIES:Career
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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