ACLM Institute of Professional Studies

Advanced Excel

Advanced Excel professional training with Chat GPT and AI

40 HrsOnline / OfflineAdvancedACLM CertificationACLM Certification

The course has been designed for working professionals including freshers.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Overview

The ACLM Institute of Professional Studies Advanced Excel Course is a 40-hour professional programme covering Excel from essential foundations through advanced formulas, data analysis, Power Query, dashboards and reporting. The course is designed to help learners work confidently with business data, automate recurring analysis tasks, prepare MIS reports and create clear, decision-ready dashboards. Training is available through online and offline modes, with recorded learning support, instructor-led live sessions, one-to-one online training and custom ACLM topic-wise notes.

WHY THIS COURSE

Why Learn This Course?

Excel remains a core tool for reporting, finance, operations, sales, administration and business analysis. This course develops practical capability in structuring data, applying advanced formulas, transforming information with Power Query, summarising results through Pivot Tables and presenting insights through dashboards. Learners also explore responsible AI-assisted approaches for improving Excel productivity, formula development and report preparation.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What You Will Learn

Excel foundations required for professional data work, including workbook structure, data organisation, formatting and error prevention
Advanced logical, conditional, text, date and time formulas
SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, nested IF and other multi-condition calculations
Lookup techniques using XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, INDEX and MATCH
Dynamic array formulas and spill-based analysis
Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, grouping, filtering and calculated analysis
Data cleaning and transformation using Power Query
Dashboard planning, KPI design, charts, slicers and interactive reporting
Practical data analysis for sales, MIS and business reporting
AI-assisted Excel workflows for formula interpretation, productivity and report improvement

SKILLS

Skills You Will Gain

Building reliable and well-structured Excel workbooks
Writing and troubleshooting advanced Excel formulas
Performing multi-condition calculations and lookups
Cleaning, combining and transforming data with Power Query
Creating Pivot Table-based analysis and summaries
Designing professional dashboards and MIS reports
Generating practical Excel reports for business use
Interpreting data and presenting findings clearly
Using AI-assisted methods thoughtfully to support Excel work
Applying spreadsheet quality checks and documentation practices

WHO SHOULD JOIN

Who Should Join?

The course is suitable for students, working professionals, accountants and MBA students who want to develop advanced, job-relevant Excel skills for analysis, reporting and dashboard generation.

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites

Basic Knowledge of Excel is required. Learners should be familiar with opening workbooks, entering data, using basic formulas and navigating worksheets.

TRAINING APPROACH

Training Methodology

Training is delivered through instructor-led live sessions, online one-to-one learning and practical demonstrations. Learners receive custom ACLM notes topic wise, weekly projects and assignments, guided practice datasets and feedback on practical work. Online and offline modes are available. Offline training is available in Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Noida, Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR. Online learning is available for learners in India and international markets. Recorded learning support is also available.

CURRICULUM

Detailed Course Syllabus

Module	Topics / Lessons
Excel Foundations for Professional Analysis Establish a reliable foundation for advanced work by organising data correctly, using professional workbook structures and applying quality controls.	Workbook Structure and Professional Spreadsheet Practices — Understand worksheets, workbooks, ranges, Excel Tables, naming conventions and layouts suitable for reporting. 75 min Data Entry, Formatting and Validation — Apply consistent formats, data validation, error prevention and appropriate number, date and text formats. 75 min References, Tables and Basic Formula Review — Revise relative, absolute and mixed references, structured references and formula auditing basics. 75 min Preparing a Reliable Analysis Workbook — Create a clean workbook framework with source data, calculations, summaries and presentation areas. 75 min
Advanced Formulas and Conditional Analysis Develop the formula skills required to calculate, classify and analyse business data under multiple conditions.	IF and Nested IF Logic — Build decision-based formulas using IF, nested IF and practical classification rules. 75 min SUMIFS and COUNTIFS — Calculate conditional totals and counts using multiple criteria, dates, categories and business rules. 75 min Error Handling and Formula Quality — Use error-handling approaches, test assumptions and troubleshoot common formula problems. 75 min Combining Logical and Conditional Functions — Create practical formula models by combining logical tests, conditional calculations and structured data references. 75 min
Text, Date and Time Functions Transform inconsistent text and date fields into standardised values that can be analysed and reported accurately.	Text Cleaning and Extraction — Use functions for joining, splitting, extracting, trimming and standardising text values. 75 min Date and Time Calculations — Work with dates, months, years, working days, ageing and period-based calculations. 75 min Standardising Business Data — Clean names, codes, categories and date fields for consistent reporting and analysis. 75 min Applied Text and Date Reporting Exercise — Prepare a practical report using cleaned text fields, date logic and period-based summaries. 75 min
Lookup Functions and Dynamic Arrays Master modern and traditional lookup methods for retrieving, matching and dynamically presenting related information.	XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP — Retrieve related values, manage exact matches and understand the practical differences between modern and traditional lookups. 75 min INDEX and MATCH — Build flexible lookup combinations for situations requiring greater control over row and column matching. 75 min Dynamic Arrays and Spill Behaviour — Use dynamic array concepts for filtering, sorting, extracting unique values and creating responsive outputs. 75 min Lookup Troubleshooting and Applied Practice — Resolve unmatched records, duplicate issues and reference errors through a guided business dataset exercise. 75 min
Pivot Tables and Data Analysis Convert structured data into meaningful summaries and explore patterns through Pivot Tables and visual analysis.	Building and Configuring Pivot Tables — Create Pivot Tables, arrange fields, group records and select appropriate summary calculations. 75 min Filters, Slicers and Pivot Charts — Add interactive controls and charts to make analysis easier to explore and communicate. 75 min Calculated Analysis and Data Interpretation — Compare categories, periods and performance indicators while identifying useful business insights. 75 min Pivot-Based Management Summary — Produce a concise management summary from a detailed dataset using Pivot analysis. 75 min
Power Query for Data Preparation Learn a repeatable approach to importing, cleaning, combining and refreshing data with Power Query.	Power Query Concepts and Data Import — Understand queries, connections, source data and the role of Power Query in repeatable reporting. 75 min Cleaning and Transforming Data — Remove errors, change data types, split and merge columns, filter rows and standardise fields. 75 min Combining Files and Queries — Append and merge datasets to create a consolidated reporting source. 75 min Refreshable Reporting Workflow — Load transformed data into Excel, refresh the workflow and apply quality checks to the output. 75 min
Dashboards and Professional Reporting Design clear, practical dashboards and reports that communicate performance and support decision-making.	Dashboard Planning and KPI Selection — Identify the audience, reporting questions, KPIs, layout and data requirements before building a dashboard. 75 min Charts, Conditional Formatting and Visual Hierarchy — Select suitable charts, highlight exceptions and create a readable visual structure. 75 min Interactive Dashboard Construction — Combine summaries, Pivot Charts, slicers, KPI cards and layout techniques into an interactive report. 75 min Dashboard Review and Presentation — Check accuracy, usability and consistency, then present insights using a professional reporting structure. 75 min
Integrated Projects, AI-Assisted Productivity and Final Review Apply the complete workflow to practical projects while using AI-assisted approaches responsibly to support formula development, explanation and productivity.	AI-Assisted Excel Productivity Workflows — Explore responsible methods for clarifying requirements, improving formula explanations, checking logic and supporting repetitive Excel tasks. 75 min Integrated Sales Dashboard Project — Complete a guided sales analysis project from raw data preparation through dashboard presentation. 75 min MIS and Excel Report Project — Prepare a management-ready MIS report with formulas, summaries, exception checks and documented assumptions. 75 min Final Review, Assignment Feedback and Next Steps — Review key concepts, resolve practical questions, assess project outputs and identify areas for continued practice. 75 min

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Practical Projects

Sales Dashboard — Create an interactive sales dashboard from transaction-level data. The project covers data preparation, regional and product analysis, monthly trends, target comparison, KPIs, Pivot Tables, charts and slicers. Tools: Excel formulas, Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, slicers, conditional formatting and dashboard layout techniques
MIS Report — Develop a recurring MIS report that consolidates operational data, calculates performance indicators and presents management-ready summaries with clear exception highlighting. Tools: SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, IF and nested IF, lookup functions, date functions, Pivot Tables and structured reporting layouts
Excel Reports and Data Transformation — Build a repeatable reporting workbook by cleaning source files, combining data, standardising fields and producing an analysis-ready output for monthly reporting. Tools: Power Query, Excel Tables, text functions, date and time functions, validation checks and report documentation

CAREER APPLICATION

Career Opportunities

The skills developed in this course can support Excel-intensive responsibilities in reporting, MIS, finance and accounts, sales operations, business operations, administration and data analysis. Learners can apply the skills in roles and assignments that require spreadsheet reporting, dashboard creation, data cleaning and business analysis. Employment, placement and salary outcomes depend on the learner's experience, qualifications and the requirements of the organisation.

CERTIFICATION

Certification

On successful completion of the applicable course requirements, learners may receive an ACLM Institute Certificate of Participation. The supplied course certification details also include Microsoft MS Excel Certification. Certification requirements and assessment procedures should be confirmed with ACLM Institute of Professional Studies before enrolment.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the ACLM Advanced Excel Course?

The course is designed for students, working professionals, accountants and MBA students who want practical Excel skills for analysis, reporting and dashboard work.

What is the duration of the course?

The course duration is 40 hours.

What are the prerequisites?

Basic Knowledge of Excel is required, including familiarity with worksheets, data entry and basic formulas.

Is the course available online and offline?

Yes. The course is available online and offline. Offline training is available in Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Noida, Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR. Online learning is available for learners in India and international markets.

Does the course include Power Query and dashboards?

Yes. The syllabus includes Power Query for data transformation, Pivot Tables and Charts, dashboard design, KPI reporting and practical data analysis.

Will I receive practical assignments?

Yes. The training methodology includes weekly projects and assignments, practical datasets, custom ACLM topic-wise notes and guided project work.

Which projects are included?

The practical projects include a Sales Dashboard, an MIS Report and Excel Reports involving data cleaning, transformation and analysis.

Is recorded learning support available?

Yes. Recorded learning support is available as part of the course offering.

What certification is available?

The supplied course details include an ACLM Institute Certificate of Participation and Microsoft MS Excel Certification. Learners should confirm the applicable completion and assessment requirements with ACLM Institute of Professional Studies.

Does the course cover AI-assisted Excel work?

Yes. The course includes responsible AI-assisted productivity workflows for formula explanation, requirement clarification, logic checking and improving repetitive Excel tasks.

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