Training Course on Intermediate Excel

Elevate your Excel proficiency from basic to advanced with comprehensive training in formulas, data analysis, visualization, and automation.

Online: 7 Days / Classroom: 5 Days
Project managers, M&E specialists, analysts
In-person / Virtual

About the Course

Course Overview

Microsoft Excel stands as the most widely utilized software for analytics, reporting, and strategic purposes. To become a proficient data analyst, it is essential to achieve a mastery of advanced Excel skills. This course aims to elevate your Excel proficiency, enabling you to skilfully employ intricate functions to handle, manipulate, analyse, and present data effectively.

Target Participants

This course is aimed at professionals who have basic to intermediate Excel skills and want to advance those skills.

Course Duration

Online - 7 Days
Classroom – Based- 5 Days

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:

  • Master advanced formulas and functions
  • Consolidate data, link and export data
  • Create sophisticated outputs including tables, charts, and graph
  • Use What-If Analysis tools such as Goal Seek, Solver and Scenarios
  • Increase interactivity by automating spreadsheets with macros and VBA
  • Turn raw data into 'must make' decisions using PivotTables and Power Pivots.

Who Should Apply

Project managers and coordinators, M&E specialists, Researchers and analysts, NGO and government agency staff, Development practitioners, Students and academics in relevant fields

Course Outline

Module 1: Advanced Formulas and Functions

  • Nested functions and complex formulas
  • Lookup functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH)
  • Logical functions (IF, AND, OR, NOT)
  • Text functions and data manipulation
  • Date and time functions
  • Mathematical and statistical functions

Module 2: Data Consolidation and Management

  • Consolidating data from multiple worksheets
  • Linking worksheets and workbooks
  • Importing and exporting data
  • Data validation and error checking
  • Sorting and filtering advanced techniques

Module 3: Charts and Visualization

  • Creating advanced charts and graphs
  • Customizing chart elements and formatting
  • Combination charts and trend analysis
  • Dynamic charts and interactive dashboards
  • Sparklines and data visualization techniques

Module 4: What-If Analysis Tools

  • Goal Seek for finding target values
  • Solver for optimization problems
  • Scenario Manager for multiple scenarios
  • Data Tables for sensitivity analysis
  • Forecasting and trend analysis

Module 5: Macros and VBA Automation

  • Recording and editing macros
  • Introduction to VBA programming
  • Creating custom functions and procedures
  • Automating repetitive tasks
  • User forms and interactive interfaces

Module 6: PivotTables and Power Pivots

  • Creating and customizing PivotTables
  • Power Pivot and data modeling
  • DAX formulas and calculated fields
  • Advanced PivotTable techniques
  • Interactive dashboards with slicers

More Details

Additional course-related details and resources will be provided here.

Training Schedules

Classroom Training

Start Date End Date Location Kenyan Cost (KES) (Excl. 16% VAT) Non-Kenyan Cost (USD) (Excl. 16% VAT) Registration
January 2, 2026 January 6, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
January 16, 2026 January 20, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
January 30, 2026 February 3, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
February 13, 2026 February 17, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
February 27, 2026 March 3, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
March 13, 2026 March 17, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
March 27, 2026 March 31, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
April 10, 2026 April 14, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
April 24, 2026 April 28, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
May 8, 2026 May 12, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
May 22, 2026 May 26, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
June 5, 2026 June 9, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
June 19, 2026 June 23, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
July 3, 2026 July 7, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
July 17, 2026 July 21, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
July 31, 2026 August 4, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
August 14, 2026 August 18, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
August 28, 2026 September 1, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
September 11, 2026 September 15, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
September 25, 2026 September 29, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
October 9, 2026 October 13, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
October 23, 2026 October 27, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
November 6, 2026 November 10, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
November 20, 2026 November 24, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
December 4, 2026 December 8, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register
December 18, 2026 December 22, 2026 Nairobi 55,000 1,000 Register

Online Virtual Training

Start Date End Date Location Kenyan Cost (KES) (Excl. 16% VAT) Non-Kenyan Cost (USD) (Excl. 16% VAT) Registration
January 2, 2026 January 6, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
January 16, 2026 January 20, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
January 30, 2026 February 3, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
February 13, 2026 February 17, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
February 27, 2026 March 3, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
March 13, 2026 March 17, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
March 27, 2026 March 31, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
April 10, 2026 April 14, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
April 24, 2026 April 28, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
May 8, 2026 May 12, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
May 22, 2026 May 26, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
June 5, 2026 June 9, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
June 19, 2026 June 23, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
July 3, 2026 July 7, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
July 17, 2026 July 21, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
July 31, 2026 August 4, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
August 14, 2026 August 18, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
August 28, 2026 September 1, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
September 11, 2026 September 15, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
September 25, 2026 September 29, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
October 9, 2026 October 13, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
October 23, 2026 October 27, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
November 6, 2026 November 10, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
November 20, 2026 November 24, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
December 4, 2026 December 8, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register
December 18, 2026 December 22, 2026 Virtual 55,000 400 Register

Register for Training Course on Intermediate Excel

Training is available as an open program and can also be delivered in-house for teams. Contact us to receive the next training dates, fees and a detailed course outline.

Contact Training Team

Email: training@appcoms.co.ke  |  Tel: +254 758 412 433