Advanced Microsoft Excel 2016

Course Overview

The Advanced Microsoft Excel 2016 course is designed for professionals who already have a solid understanding of Excel fundamentals and want to enhance their data analysis, reporting, and productivity skills. This hands-on course explores advanced features and techniques that enable users to work more efficiently with large datasets, automate repetitive tasks, and create powerful business reports.

Participants will learn how to use advanced formulas and functions, analyze data with PivotTables and PivotCharts, manage and validate data, apply conditional formatting, work with advanced lookup functions, and utilize data analysis tools. The course also introduces automation concepts, including macros, helping users streamline workflows and improve accuracy.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to transform raw data into meaningful insights, build dynamic reports, and confidently use Excel as a powerful business intelligence and decision-making tool.

Course Outcome

Successful completion of the Advanced Excel course in Dubai will help you to:

Apply key Excel functions to prepare data for analysis using pivot tables
Create and customize pivot tables to reconcile and analyze accounts efficiently
Utilize Power Query to clean up and prepare data for reporting
Utilize pivot table functions and calculations to generate a set of management and business analysis reports
Run macros to speed up work and utilize other advanced techniques in data analysis and reporting
Report and analyze big data using PowerPivot

Demand & Opportunities

Microsoft Excel skills are so in demand that they’re becoming increasingly useful in several fields. The Advanced Microsoft Excel course certification gives an assurance of the necessary competency in related roles, thus making these opportunities easier to avail.

Flexible Training Options to
Meet Your Needs

We know the importance of flexibility in the success of learning and professional development. This is the reason CounselTrain provides a variety of delivery options for all IT training offered in the UAE to ensure access and convenience for each learner.

Select the method that best suits your needs.

Online Instructor-Led Training

Learn from the comfort of your workplace or at home through live virtual sessions led by expert trainers.

Classroom Training

Participate in interactive, face-to-face training in our top 5-star training facilities in Dubai

Onsite Training

Learn a customized curriculum in your workplace to ensure the most impact and team participation.

Overseas Training

Participate in our international training sessions and improve your abilities with world-class instructors.

Target Audience

Finance Analysts: Professionals seeking to enhance their data analysis and financial modeling skills using advanced Excel functions.
Project Managers: Individuals aiming to improve project tracking, scheduling, and resource management through Excel.
Data Scientists: Experts looking to streamline data processing, visualization, and statistical analysis with Excel's advanced tools.
Accountants: Accountants wanting to automate financial reporting and audit processes using Excel macros and VBA.

Schedule Dates

05 August 2026

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2016

05 November 2026

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2016

05 February 2027

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2016

05 May 2027

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2016

Course Content

Creating Pivot Tables
Inserting Slicers
Working with Pivot Tables
Inserting Pivot Charts
More Pivot Table Functionality

Tracing Precedents
Tracing Dependents
Showing Formulas

Converting Text to Columns
Linking to External Data
Controlling Calculation Options
Data Validation
Consolidating Data
Goal Seek

Protecting Worksheets and Workbooks
Tracking Changes
Marking a Workbook as Final

Recording Macros
Running Macros
Editing Macros
Adding Macros to the Quick Access Toolbar

Sparklines
Preparing a Workbook for Internationalization and Accessibility
Importing and Exporting Files

Using Slicers to Filter Data
Creating a PivotTable Timeline
Creating a Standalone PivotChart
Workspaces in Excel 2013

PivotTable Updates
Ink Equations
Multi-Select Option in Slicers
Quick Shape Formatting
Sharing with SharePoint or OneDrive

FAQs

The course covers advanced Excel functions, data analysis, pivot tables, macros, VBA programming, advanced charting techniques, data visualization, and automation

Participants should have a basic understanding of Excel, including familiarity with basic functions, formulas, and spreadsheet navigation.

The course is available both in-person at various training centers in Dubai and online for those who prefer remote learning.

The cost varies by provider but generally ranges between AED 1,500 to AED 3,000. Discounts may be available for group bookings or early registration.

Yes, participants receive a certificate of completion, which is recognized by many employers and can enhance your resume.

Yes. You will learn how to create, customize, and analyze data using PivotTables and PivotCharts to generate meaningful reports and summaries.

Yes. Participants will learn how to highlight important information using conditional formatting and improve data accuracy through data validation rules.

Advanced Excel skills are highly valued across industries and can improve your ability to analyze data, create reports, support decision-making, and increase workplace efficiency.

Yes. Excel remains one of the most widely used business applications worldwide. Advanced Excel skills are essential for reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, project management, and business intelligence functions across many industries.

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2016

Course Overview

Course Outcome

Demand & Opportunities