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2026


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Excel 365: Functions (Live Online using MS Teams)
Prerequisites


Description

This course covers some of the more challenging functions such as IF, SUMIFS and VLOOKUP. Not all chapters will be taught in full due to time constraints but are included for self-study.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

To fully participate in this course you will need to have the Microsoft Excel 365 for Windows desktop application installed on your computer. Participants using Microsoft Excel 365 for Mac or the online version via a web browser will find some of the functionality missing.

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Target audience
  • All current Cambridge University members (departments and colleges)
  • Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
  • Good competency in Excel will be assumed
  • Attendance or equivalent knowledge of Excel 365: For Beginners and Improvers

This hands-on course is a follow up from the Excel 365: For Beginners and Improvers course which comes in 2 forms:

Topics covered
  • Defined Names
  • Logical functions
  • Lookup Functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP)
  • Statistical functions (COUNT/COUNTA/COUNTIF, MODE/MEAN)
  • Maths Functions (SUMIF/SUMIFS)
  • Date and Time FUNCTIONS (NOW/TODAY)
  • Text functions (converting between cases, extracting part of a string, concatenating)
Objectives
  • At the completion of this course you should be able to:
  • Create and use defined names in a workbook
  • Use logical functions to test whether a statement is true or false
  • Use a range of lookup and reference functions
  • Use a variety of statistical functions
  • Use maths functions to solve complex problems
  • Use the date and time functions to perform calculations
  • Use a range of text functions
Format
  • Presentation, demonstration and practical activities
System requirements
  • Installed Excel 365
  • Installed Microsoft Teams app.
  • It is possible to join using Edge or Chrome but there is less functionality when using a browser.
  • Important: The instructor cannot troubleshoot access to Microsoft Teams on the day of the course. If you are in an institution that is managing their own Teams tenancy (CAMENT, JBS, medschl and some of the colleges) then you may not have access to the files or calendar used in the course. Please contact the instructor in advance to discuss this.
Taught using
  • Excel 365 on Microsoft Windows
Notes
  • The course will be taught using Excel 365 on PC but will also be suitable for Excel 2016/2019 users. Apple Mac users of Excel 365 should also find it useful.

What we expect from participants

  • The course will be taught using Microsoft Teams.
  • Please join the meeting at least 5 minutes before the start time to avoid disruptions.
  • If any files need to be downloaded and opened, ensure this is done before joining the meeting so you’re prepared to follow the exercises.
  • At the start of the lesson, please turn on your microphone and camera, introduce yourself, and say hello. Once the lesson begins, keep your microphone muted but leave your camera on. This helps the trainer assess your understanding. There is nothing worse for the trainer than speaking to an audience they can’t see.
  • Participants are expected to actively engage with the lesson and the trainer. Our lessons are not webinars where you can sit and watch. There will be activities to do.
  • Feel free to ask questions at any time.
  • If the trainer requests you to raise your hand on Teams to indicate you’ve completed an exercise, please do so promptly to help them decide when to proceed.
  • We welcome your interaction throughout the course. Your contribution will enhance your own experience as well as that of others. Thank you.
Duration
  • One half day session
Frequency
  • Monthly alternating between Live Online and In Person Face to Face
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