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Excel Advanced: Automation & Power Tools


Master Microsoft Excel online and automate your workflow with advanced tools like INDEX-MATCH, XLOOKUP, Power Query, and Macros.

This Excel Advanced course is designed for experienced users who want to strengthen their automation and data analysis skills. Learn how to build complex nested formulas, analyse large datasets, and streamline repetitive tasks using Excel VBA, Power Query, and powerful data tools. Ideal for professionals who rely on accurate reporting and data-driven decision-making.

Through practical exercises, you will explore advanced lookup functions, financial calculations, what-if analysis, PivotTables, dashboards, and introductory VBA techniques. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to work more efficiently and confidently with large and complex spreadsheets.

Schedule & Pricing

  • 2 sessions: 9:30am–12:45pm (online via Zoom)
  • Course fee: $399
  • Delivered live with interactive instruction

Course Materials & Requirements

  • Microsoft Office 365 or Office 2016 and later
  • Laptop or computer capable of running Microsoft Excel
  • Dual monitor setup recommended (HDMI cable and second screen)
  • Suitable for both Windows and macOS users (minor shortcut differences may apply)

Details

You will learn

  • Create advanced nested formulas and use XLOOKUP effectively
  • Analyse large datasets with PivotTables, charts and dashboards
  • Automate tasks using Power Query and introductory VBA macros

You will get

  • Live online training with expert instructor
  • Practical exercises using real-world data scenarios
  • Course materials and guided demonstrations

Appropriate for

Experienced Excel users who have completed an intermediate course or have equivalent skills, including professionals, analysts, managers and administrative staff working in finance, operations, project management, reporting or data-driven roles.


Preparation

What to bring

  • Laptop or computer with Microsoft Excel (2016 or later)
  • Stable internet connection for Zoom sessions
  • Optional second monitor for improved productivity

What to wear


Your Teacher

Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors

The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.

We do this by:

  • Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
  • Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
  • Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
  • Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
  • Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.

Terms & Conditions

At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.  

At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.

That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably.  Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:

Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

 Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued.  If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.

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