Spreadsheets Advanced QQI/FETAC L6

Course details

ECDL / ICDL Advanced Spreadsheets is a high-level certification programme which presents candidates with the opportunity to bring their spreadsheet skills to an expert level. This allows them to use the full potential of the spreadsheet application to produce, for example, higher quality management information. Successful completion of this module will enable candidates to master the more advanced functions of spreadsheet applications, enabling them to produce more sophisticated reports, and to perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations, thus saving time and improving productivity in the completion of tasks.

Learning outcomes

1. Apply advanced formatting options such as conditional formatting and customised number formatting and handle worksheets.

2. Use functions such as those associated with logical, statistical, financial and mathematical operations.

3. Create charts and apply advanced chart formatting features.

4. Work with tables and lists to analyse, filter and sort data.

5. Create and use scenarios.

6. Validate and audit spreadsheet data.

7. Enhance productivity by working with named cell ranges, macros and templates.

8. Use linking, embedding and importing features to integrate data.

9. Collaborate on and review spreadsheets.

10. Apply spreadsheet security features.