ACLM Institute of Professional Studies

Online MIS Course | Microsoft Certified Training

Online MIS Course | Microsoft Certified Training - Online Courses & Certifications

05 MonthsOnline / OfflineIntermediateACLM CertificationACLM Certification

Complete Advanced Excel along with 250+ formulas, 100+ Assignments, notes & E-books Use of ChatGPT & Microsoft Co-Pilot to handle complex formulas in few easy steps Advanced Dashboard Formatting & Data Validation Data Handling, Data Analysis with SQL & MS Access Dynamic Charting / Graphs & Maps MACRO & VBA Programming with loops, file handling, exception handling, Automated Email & Charting in VBA Creating your own libraries and Add-ins Visualizing data over Tableau & Power BI Custom Stories / Dashboard using Power BI, SQL & Excel Command on more than 100 Dax functions Assignments, Test & Projects

COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Overview

ACLM Institute of Professional Studies presents a five-month Online MIS Course | Microsoft Certified Training for professionals and aspiring data specialists. The intermediate-level programme develops practical capability in Advanced Excel, formula-based reporting, dashboards, VBA and Macro automation, SQL, MS Access, Tableau and Power BI. Training is delivered online and offline through instructor-led, one-to-one, group, college-level workshop and corporate-training formats. The course includes assignments, tests, notes, e-books and project-based practice focused on reporting, data management, analysis, automation and visualisation.

WHY THIS COURSE

Why Learn This Course?

MIS professionals are expected to convert operational data into accurate reports, useful dashboards and actionable business insights. This course provides a structured pathway from advanced spreadsheet work to database handling, automation and modern visualisation. Learners practise complex Excel formulas, data validation, PivotTables, SQL queries, Access applications, VBA automation, Tableau reporting and Power BI dashboards using practical reporting scenarios.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What You Will Learn

Advanced Excel settings, references, data types, data correction, formulas and reporting techniques.
More than 250 Excel formulas across logical, text, date and time, lookup, reference and mathematical functions.
Advanced filtering, formatting, validation, consolidation, grouping, PivotTables, PivotCharts, Power Pivot and geographical charts.
Excel file handling, external data connectivity, text-file import, database connectivity and remote-file workflows.
VBA and Macro programming through the Visual Basic Editor, Macro Recorder, events, variables, statements, functions and error handling.
Workbook, worksheet, range, application and external-data automation using VBA.
UserForms and controls including command buttons, text boxes, combo boxes, list boxes, check boxes, option buttons, frames and spin buttons.
Dashboard preparation, chart selection, dynamic charts, interactive charts, advanced graphs, maps and executive reporting.
MS Access database design, tables, relationships, queries, forms, reports, macros and database maintenance.
SQL-based data handling and analysis with Excel, VBA, MS Access and external data sources.
Tableau reports, calculations, filters, maps, dashboards, stories and selected server concepts.
Power BI data connections, Query Editor, data modelling and visualisation, with exposure to report types, environments and licensing concepts.
Responsible use of ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot as aids for understanding and developing complex formulas, with manual checking of results.
Practical assignments, tests and projects covering MIS reporting, performance tracking, trend analysis and dashboard development.

SKILLS

Skills You Will Gain

Build complex Excel formulas and apply them to realistic reporting and data-management tasks.
Clean, validate, filter, sort, group and consolidate business data.
Create PivotTables, PivotCharts, dynamic charts, maps and executive dashboards.
Design time-saving Excel reports using Macros, VBA, UserForms and event-driven automation.
Use VBA loops, variables, statements, functions, file handling, error handling and external-data connections.
Create and query relational databases in MS Access.
Write and apply SQL queries for data extraction and analysis.
Develop Tableau reports, calculated fields, filters, dashboards and stories.
Build Power BI data models and interactive visualisations.
Evaluate data trends, compare performance against plans and select meaningful metrics.
Use spreadsheet and visualisation tools to communicate insights clearly.
Test, document, protect and maintain reporting workbooks and database applications.

WHO SHOULD JOIN

Who Should Join?

Professionals, freshers, Data Entry Operators, MIS Executives, data analysts, data visualisers and data scientists who want practical capability in reporting, automation, data handling and visualisation.

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites

Learners should be familiar with Excel and have basic knowledge of gathering data and preparing reports or MIS. Basic familiarity with Excel formulas, PivotTables and PivotCharts is recommended because it supports deeper understanding of the intermediate and advanced topics.

TRAINING APPROACH

Training Methodology

ACLM Institute of Professional Studies uses instructor-led delivery through online one-to-one sessions, group training, college-level workshops and corporate training. Learning combines demonstrations, guided practice, formula exercises, coding practice, database activities, dashboard work, assignments, tests, notes, e-books and practical projects. The online market covers India and international learners. Offline training is available in Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Noida, Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR.

CURRICULUM

Detailed Course Syllabus

Module	Topics / Lessons
Module 1: Advanced Excel for MIS and Data Management Build a strong advanced Excel foundation for reporting, data preparation, analysis, dashboard development and controlled workbook design. The module includes more than 250 formulas and extensive assignment practice.	Excel foundations, settings and workbook architecture — Understand the difference between basic and advanced Excel, application settings, ribbons, options, add-ins, custom tabs, menu bars and workbook organisation. 90 min References, names and calculation logic — Practise absolute, relative and mixed references, Name Manager, field settings, cross-addressing, operators and formula construction. 100 min Logical and conditional formulas — Apply AND, OR, NOT, TRUE, FALSE, IF, nested IF, IFERROR and IS functions to text, number, date and time conditions. 120 min Text and data-cleaning formulas — Use UPPER, LOWER, PROPER, LEFT, MID, RIGHT, CONCATENATE, FIND, SEARCH, SUBSTITUTE, REPLACE, TRIM, CLEAN, CODE, UNICODE and related functions for data correction. 120 min Date, time and calendar calculations — Work with DATE, DAY, MONTH, YEAR, TODAY, NOW, DATEDIF, DATEVALUE, TIMEVALUE, WEEKNUM, WEEKDAY, EDATE, EOMONTH, WORKDAY, NETWORKDAYS and YEARFRAC. 120 min Lookup, reference and array formulas — Use VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, LOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, XLOOKUP-style lookup concepts where available, OFFSET, INDIRECT, TRANSPOSE, ROW, COLUMN, GETPIVOTDATA and array applications. 120 min Mathematical, statistical and ranking formulas — Apply SUM, SUMIF, SUMIFS, COUNT, COUNTIF, COUNTIFS, AVERAGEIFS, PRODUCT, SUMPRODUCT, ROUND, ROUNDUP, ROUNDDOWN, INT, SQRT, POWER, SUBTOTAL, RANK, SMALL and LARGE. 120 min Advanced sorting, filtering and query formulas — Build formula-driven sorting and filtering logic, use array-based approaches and compare Excel workflows with Google Sheets and advanced queries. 100 min Data types, import and correction — Identify text, number, long and date-time data types; convert values, handle long date-time formats, identify bad data and import text, database and other file types. 100 min Formatting, validation and consolidation — Use conditional formatting, data validation, custom error messages, drop-down lists, consolidation, grouping and sub-grouping for reliable MIS inputs. 100 min PivotTables, PivotCharts and Power features — Prepare source data, create and format PivotTables, group values and dates, use calculated fields, filters, slicers, PivotCharts, Power Pivot and Power Slicing concepts. 120 min Charts, reports and geographical visualisation — Generate MIS reports and apply suitable charts, graphs, maps, dynamic titles, secondary axes, average lines and chart templates. 100 min Excel file systems and connectivity — Export and handle multiple files, connect to text files, databases, remote files and other external sources, and develop repeatable data-handling processes. 100 min Excel security and user controls — Protect workbooks, worksheets and ranges; allow controlled editing; apply field controls and review user-level Excel application settings. 80 min Formula assignment and assessment workshop — Complete guided formula assignments, reporting exercises, notes and revision tasks covering the module’s core formula families and data workflows. 120 min
Module 2: VBA and Macro Programming Progress from recording simple Macros to developing maintainable VBA procedures, automated reports, external-data workflows and user-facing Excel applications.	Visual Basic Editor and project structure — Navigate the Project, Properties and Code windows; understand sheets, modules, forms, objects and the development workflow. 100 min Macro Recorder and first procedures — Record, inspect, modify, run and test Macros; create procedures and use the recorder as a learning and development aid. 100 min Testing, debugging and VBA assistance — Use step-by-step execution, the Help files and Object Browser to analyse, test and fine-tune procedures. 90 min Events, buttons, security and protection — Trigger procedures through buttons, workbook opening or closing, and cell changes; review Macro security and protection practices. 100 min VBA coding vocabulary and application control — Work with the Application object, screen updating, copy modes and application-level controls for efficient automation. 90 min Workbooks, worksheets and ranges — Open, close, copy and manage workbooks and worksheets; move through sheets and manipulate ranges, cells, rows, columns and CurrentRegion. 120 min Variables, statements and loops — Use variables, IF...THEN...ELSE, SELECT CASE, DO loops, FOR...NEXT and related statements to develop structured programs. 120 min Functions and error handling — Use Excel functions within VBA, create VBA functions and handle coding, logic and user-input errors with appropriate controls. 100 min Messages, inputs, filtering and sorting — Use message boxes and input boxes, and automate filtering and sorting of data from Excel, Access, text files and other sources. 100 min External data, SQL and Microsoft applications — Connect to external data through SQL concepts and use Excel VBA to work with Access, Word, Notepad, Project, Windows and other Microsoft programmes. 110 min UserForms and form controls — Build UserForms with labels, text boxes, command buttons, combo boxes, list boxes, check boxes, option buttons, frames and spin buttons. 140 min Cascading controls and user interaction — Create dependent combo boxes, multi-choice list boxes, validation logic and form events such as activation and closing. 100 min Automated email, charting and file handling — Design practical automation workflows for report distribution, chart updates and file handling using appropriate VBA procedures. 120 min Libraries, add-ins and VBA project assignment — Organise reusable procedures, explore personal libraries and add-in concepts, and complete an automated MIS reporting task. 120 min
Module 3: Charts, Graphs and Dashboard Preparation Develop the visual design and technical charting skills required to transform operational data into clear, interactive MIS dashboards.	Chart selection and dashboard principles — Select suitable charts based on the message, audience and data structure; review common charting mistakes and dashboard preparation principles. 90 min Core Excel charts and formatting — Create bar, column, line, scatter, pie and combination charts; format titles, axes, legends, gridlines, series gaps, colours and templates. 120 min Dynamic and interactive charts — Build dynamic charts using filters and controls, create dynamic titles and use scrollbars, check boxes and other form controls for interaction. 110 min Advanced charts and analytical graphics — Create bullet, in-cell, Min-Max, waterfall, timeline, thermometer and gauge charts, including negative bars, average lines and automatic highlights. 120 min Maps and geographic charts — Prepare global data for geographic visualisation and apply map-based reporting where appropriate. 90 min Executive dashboard layout and review — Combine KPIs, charts, filters and supporting detail into an executive dashboard, then review readability, consistency and insight quality. 100 min
Module 4: Tables, Databases, MS Access and SQL Queries Learn to structure, query and report on relational data using Excel, SQL and MS Access, with emphasis on practical data integration.	Pivot-based analysis and data filters — Prepare data for PivotTables, summarise values, group dates, use filters, sort data and create PivotCharts for analysis. 100 min Data validation and complex worksheets — Use validation rules, formulas and error messages; design and maintain complex worksheets and controlled data-entry areas. 90 min External data and Excel–Access integration — Import text files, web pages and Access databases; explore Excel-to-Access, Access-to-Excel and automation-based integration. 100 min Access environment and database objects — Navigate the Access ribbon, work surface, navigation pane and options; understand tables, queries, forms, reports, Macros and modules. 90 min Database design and normalisation — Gather information, map data, apply top-down and bottom-up design approaches, review first, second and third normal forms, and define table relationships. 110 min Tables, data types and linked sources — Create databases and tables, select data types, use Design and Datasheet views, import or link external tables and manage table structures. 100 min Select and action queries — Create select queries with criteria and logical operators; use totals, grouping, make-table, append, update and delete queries. 120 min Crosstab and SQL query practice — Create crosstab queries, rename and manage queries, and apply SQL concepts to extract and analyse data from connected sources. 100 min Forms and data-entry applications — Create and format forms, add headers, logos and controls, navigate records and build basic, datasheet, split and wizard-created forms. 100 min Reports and grouped output — Design report headers, footers, detail sections, calculated fields, grouping, sorting, record counts, dates and page numbering. 110 min Relationships, Macros and navigation forms — Formalise table relationships, create simple Access Macros, run queries and reports, and build navigation forms for a desktop application. 100 min Database completion and maintenance — Split databases, set a default navigation form, protect with a password, distribute the front end, compact and repair, and plan backup and recovery. 90 min
Module 5: Data Visualisation with Tableau and Power BI Apply modern visualisation techniques to create reports, dashboards, maps and stories using Tableau and Power BI.	Tableau foundations and basic reports — Connect to data, create reports, sort data, add labels, totals, subtotals and grand totals, organise fields and use groups and sets. 110 min Tableau chart types — Create bar, line, area, box plot, bubble, bump, bullet, funnel, Gantt, heatmap, histogram, Pareto, scatter, treemap, waterfall, geographic and other chart types. 140 min Advanced Tableau reports and maps — Build dual-axis and blended-axis reports, reference lines, bands and distributions, symbol and filled maps, Google Maps, Mapbox and WMS background-map concepts. 120 min Tableau calculations and filters — Create calculated fields, ranks and running totals; use quick, dimension, measure, conditional, top-and-bottom, context, data-source and extract filters. 120 min Tableau dashboards and stories — Create and format dashboards, add dashboard filters and objects, prepare device previews and assemble a story for structured communication. 100 min Tableau Server and publishing concepts — Review physical architecture, user access, component functions, on-premises deployment, Tableau Reader, Tableau Online and Tableau Server concepts. 80 min Power BI reports and data sources — Review real-world report types including interactive, paginated, analytical and mobile reports; examine common data-source categories and licensing-plan concepts. 90 min Power BI tools, installation and connections — Understand the Power BI tools, installation workflow, locale considerations, data connections and development versus production environments. 100 min Power Query Editor and data preparation — Use the Query Editor to inspect, shape and prepare data for modelling and reporting. 110 min Power BI data model and visualisation — Create a data model and develop visualisations for interactive reporting and dashboard communication. 120 min DAX function practice and dashboard assignment — Practise the supplied DAX learning scope, apply measures and calculations where appropriate, and complete a Power BI dashboard assignment using Excel or SQL-supported data. 130 min
Module 6: Assignments, Tests and Capstone Projects Consolidate the course through structured practice, evaluation and portfolio-oriented projects spanning Excel, VBA, Access, SQL, Tableau and Power BI.	Formula and data-management assignment set — Complete guided assignments covering formula families, data cleaning, validation, filtering, PivotTables and reporting. 120 min Automation and VBA assessment — Develop and test a Macro or VBA workflow involving workbook operations, controls, error handling or file processing. 120 min Database and SQL assessment — Create a small Access data application with related tables, queries, forms and reports, supported by SQL practice. 120 min Dashboard and visualisation assessment — Prepare a dashboard in Excel, Tableau or Power BI and explain the selected metrics, chart types, filters and insights. 120 min Capstone project presentation and review — Present a complete MIS solution, review accuracy and usability, respond to feedback and organise project evidence for future reference. 150 min

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Practical Projects

Advanced Excel MIS Reporting Workbook — Build a structured MIS workbook using cleaned data, advanced formulas, validation, conditional formatting, PivotTables, PivotCharts, slicers and summary reports. The project emphasises accurate calculations, controlled inputs and clear reporting. Tools: Microsoft Excel, formulas, PivotTables, PivotCharts, Power Pivot and data validation
Automated Excel Dashboard and Reporting Pack — Create an automated reporting pack for employee performance, ongoing improvement tracking or operational metrics. Apply VBA procedures, buttons, events, file handling and chart updates to reduce repetitive reporting work. Tools: Microsoft Excel, VBA, Macro Recorder, UserForms, charts and dashboard controls
Excel, SQL and MS Access Data Application — Import and organise data, design related tables, create select and action queries, prepare data-entry forms and generate grouped reports. Connect the workflow with Excel for analysis and reporting. Tools: MS Access, SQL, Microsoft Excel and VBA automation
Interactive Tableau Dashboard and Story — Develop a visual report using calculated fields, filters, maps, reference lines and suitable chart types, then assemble a dashboard and story for communicating trends and comparisons. Tools: Tableau, calculated fields, filters, dashboards, stories and maps
Power BI Executive Dashboard — Connect to data, work in the Query Editor, shape a data model and build interactive visualisations for management reporting. Select metrics that support trend review and performance comparison. Tools: Power BI, Query Editor, data model, interactive reports and visualisations

CAREER APPLICATION

Career Opportunities

The skills developed are relevant to work involving MIS reporting, data management, Excel-based analysis, reporting automation, dashboard preparation, business data visualisation and database-supported reporting. Potential role areas include MIS Executive, reporting professional, data analyst, data visualiser, data-entry and data-management operations, and junior analytics support. Career outcomes depend on the learner’s experience, portfolio, assessment performance and employer requirements.

CERTIFICATION

Certification

Learners who complete the applicable course requirements can receive an ACLM certificate of participation. The programme is presented as Microsoft Certified Training and provides structured training in Microsoft Excel, VBA, SQL, MS Access and Power BI; the supplied course facts do not specify an external Microsoft certification award.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the ACLM Online MIS Course?

The course duration is 05 months.

Is the course available online and offline?

Yes. The supplied training modes are Online / Offline. Offline training is available in Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Noida, Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR. Online learning is available for India and international markets.

Who should take this course?

The course is intended for professionals, freshers, Data Entry Operators, MIS Executives, data analysts, data visualisers and data scientists seeking practical reporting, automation, database and visualisation skills.

What Excel knowledge is expected before joining?

Learners should know basic Excel formulas, PivotTables and PivotCharts and have some familiarity with gathering data and preparing reports or MIS.

Does the course cover VBA and Macro programming?

Yes. It covers the Visual Basic Editor, Macro Recorder, events, variables, loops, statements, functions, error handling, workbook and worksheet automation, UserForms, controls, file handling, external data and automated reporting workflows.

Will I learn SQL and MS Access?

Yes. The programme covers SQL concepts and queries, Access database design, tables, relationships, queries, forms, reports, Macros, navigation forms and database maintenance.

Does the course include Tableau and Power BI?

Yes. Tableau topics include charts, calculations, filters, maps, dashboards and stories. Power BI topics include data sources, Query Editor, data modelling and visualisation, along with report and environment concepts.

How much practical work is included?

The supplied course facts include more than 100 assignments, tests and projects, along with notes and e-books. The syllabus also includes practical work in Excel, VBA, Access, SQL, Tableau and Power BI.

Will I receive a Microsoft certification?

The course is titled Microsoft Certified Training and covers Microsoft tools. The supplied certification detail specifies an ACLM certificate of participation; it does not state that an external Microsoft certification is awarded by ACLM.

What certificate does ACLM provide?

ACLM Institute of Professional Studies provides an ACLM certificate of participation for learners who complete the applicable course requirements.

Can ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot be used in the course?

The course includes their use as aids for handling complex formulas in easier steps. Learners should verify generated suggestions against the data, formula logic and reporting requirement.

What is the course fee?

The supplied fee is INR 25,000.00.

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