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College:
College SA
School: Computer School
Course: MS Excel  2007 Proficient and Expert
Award type:
Certificate
Programme type:
College SA Programme
SAQA Programme ID:
N/A
NQF Level: N/A
Certificate issued by: College SA

What is MS Excel 2007?


MS Excel is a tool used to create, edit, format as well as to analyze data. MS Excel is also used to customize and enhance workbooks utilizing advanced functions necessary to create macros, collaborate with others, audit and analyze worksheet data, incorporate multiple data sources, and import and export data.

Why should I study MS Excel 2007 Proficient and Expert?


This course is for you if you want to gain the skills necessary to create, edit, format, and print basic Microsoft Office Excel 2007 worksheets as well as the advanced functions such as lists and tables, advanced charting, exporting and importing and analytical options.

If you want to pursue your Microsoft Office Specialist certification (MOS) in Microsoft Office Excel 2007 (exam 77-602), this is also the right course for you.

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS)


The Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS)  credential is a globally recognised standard that validates skills in the use of Microsoft Office 2007 as well as with the Windows Vista operating system. MOS meets the demand for the most up-to-date skills using the latest technologies from Microsoft.

By earning your MOS credential, you will prove your expertise using the latest Microsoft Office programs. This certification can help you stand out in today’s competitive job market.   

You must pass one certification exam in order to earn your MOS credential.


MOS: Windows Vista for the Business Worker
Exam 77-600
MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Exam 77-601
MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Exam 77-602
MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
Exam 77-603
MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2007
Exam 77-604
MOS: Microsoft Office Access 2007
Exam 77-605

To find out more about your MOS credential please go to: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mbc.aspx#tab2

MS Excel 2007 Course Structure


Proficient

  • Tactics for Winning
  • Getting started
  • Entering and editing data
  • Modifying a worksheet
  • Using functions
  • Formatting worksheets
  • Printing
  • Creating charts
  • Managing large workbooks
  • Using multiple worksheets and workbooks
  • Lists and tables
  • Web and Internet features
  • Templates and settings

Expert

  • Advanced formatting
  • Outlining and subtotals
  • Cell and range names
  • Lists and tables
  • Advanced charting
  • Documenting and auditing
  • Advanced functions
  • Lookups and data tables
  • Advanced list management
  • PivotTables and PivotCharts
  • Exporting and importing
  • Analytical options
  • Macros and custom functions
  • Conditional formatting and SmartArt

MS Excel 2007 Proficient: Programme Outcomes


Tactics for winning

  • This is the first module that all students have to complete once they have registered with College SA. This module is designed to introduce students to the College. In this module, you will learn more about how Distance Learning works and what the best ways are to study and to prepare for assessments.

Getting started

  • Spreadsheet terminology
  • Exploring and Excel window
  • Getting help
  • Navigating workbooks

Entering and editing data

  • Entering and editing text and values
  • Entering and editing formulas
  • Working with pictures
  • Saving and updating workbooks

Modifying a worksheet

  • Moving and copying data
  • Moving and copying formulas
  • Absolute and relative references
  • Inserting and deleting ranges, rows, and columns

Using functions

  • Entering functions
  • AutoSum
  • Other useful functions

Formatting worksheets

  • Formatting text
  • Formatting rows and columns
  • Formatting numbers
  • Conditional formatting
  • Copying formats and applying table formats

Printing

  • Preparing to print
  • Page setup options
  • Printing worksheets

Creating charts

  • Chart basics
  • Modifying charts
  • Printing charts

Managing large workbooks

  • Viewing large worksheets
  • Printing large worksheets
  • Using multiple worksheets

Using multiple worksheets and workbooks

  • Using multiple workbooks
  • Linking worksheets with 3-D formulas
  • Linking workbooks
  • Managing workbooks

Lists and tables

  • Examining lists
  • Sorting and filtering lists
  • Advanced filtering
  • Working with tables

Web and Internet features

  • Saving workbooks as web pages
  • Using hyperlinks
  • Distributing workbooks

Templates and settings

  • Application settings
  • Built-in templates
  • Creating and managing templates

MS Excel 2007 Expert: Programme Outcomes


Advanced formatting

  • Using special number formats
  • Using functions to format text
  • Working with styles
  • Working with themes
  • Other advanced formatting

Outlining and subtotals

  • Outlining and consolidating data
  • Creating subtotals

Cell and range names

  • Creating and using names
  • Managing names
  • Cell and range names

Lists and tables

  • Examining lists
  • Sorting and filtering lists
  • Advanced filtering
  • Working with tables

Advanced charting

  • Chart formatting options
  • Combination charts
  • Graphic elements

Documenting and auditing

  • Auditing features
  • Comments in cells and workbooks
  • Protection
  • Workbook collaboration

Advanced functions

  • Logical functions
  • Math and statistical functions
  • Financial functions
  • Displaying and printing formulas

Lookups and data tables

  • Using lookup functions
  • Using MATH and INDEX
  • Creating data tables

Advanced list management

  • Validating cell entries
  • Exploring database functions

PivotTables and PivotCharts

  • Working with PivotTables
  • Rearranging PivotTables
  • Formatting PivotTables
  • PivotCharts

Exporting and importing

  • Exporting and importing text files
  • Exporting and importing XML data
  • Querying external databases

Analytical options

  • Goal seek and solver
  • The analysis ToolPak
  • Scenarios
  • Views

Macros and custom functions

  • Running and recording a macro
  • Working with VBA code
  • Creating functions

Conditional formatting and SmartArt

  • Conditional formatting with graphics
  • SmartArt graphics

Course Duration


This course should take you approximately 6 - 12 months to complete

Assessment and Award


You have to successfully complete and submit assignments in order to pass this course. Once you have successfully completed the assignments prescribed by College SA, you will be awarded a College SA Certificate of completion in MS Excel 2007 Proficient and Expert.

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  • MS PowerPoint 2007 Proficient
  • MS Outlook 2007 Proficient
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  • MS PowerPoint 2007 Proficient and Expert
  • MS Vista Proficient
  • MS Vista Proficient and Expert

If you are interested in one of these courses, please contact one of our Student Registrars and ask them for more information. They will be happy to help you.



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