Excel - Formulas and Functions 101
Excel is one of the most powerful tools for data management, analysis, and reporting — but without understanding formulas and functions, you’re missing out on its true potential.
This webinar provides a comprehensive introduction to Excel’s core calculation capabilities, helping participants understand how formulas work, how to build them efficiently, and how to use functions to automate repetitive tasks.
From simple arithmetic operations to logical expressions and error handling, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to let Excel do the heavy lifting. No more manual calculations or typing errors — just accurate, fast, and dynamic results.
Whether you’re handling budgets, tracking metrics, or organizing business data, mastering formulas in Excel will dramatically improve your productivity and accuracy.
By attending this session, you’ll learn to:
Automate calculations to save time and eliminate manual errors
Understand how formulas work and how Excel interprets them
Use built-in functions like SUM, AVERAGE, and COUNT for faster results
Handle errors intelligently with IFERROR
Gain the confidence to use Excel as a powerful analytical tool, not just a data entry sheet
This training is ideal for professionals who use Excel regularly but want to move beyond basic usage and harness the power of formulas and functions.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Create Basic Formulas
Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division efficiently
Understand cell references and how Excel uses them in formulas
Use Parentheses Effectively
Learn why parentheses matter in formula structure
Control calculation order for accurate results
Copy and Adjust Formulas Correctly
Discover common pitfalls when copying formulas
Understand relative, absolute, and mixed references
Assign Names to Cells for Clarity
Replace confusing cell references (like A1 or B2) with meaningful names
Simplify formula readability and maintenance
Leverage Common Functions
Use built-in Excel functions like SUM, AVERAGE, and COUNT
Combine formulas and functions for advanced results
Handle Errors Gracefully
Use IFERROR to replace cryptic error messages with user-friendly results
Ensure your worksheets always display clean, professional outputs
Understanding formulas vs. functions
Creating formulas for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Using parentheses to control the order of operations
Copying and reusing formulas efficiently
Assigning names to important cells and ranges
Commonly used functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT
Handling and preventing errors using IFERROR
Practical examples and real-world applications
This session is designed for anyone who wants to enhance their Excel skills and save time through automation:
Administrative professionals
Data entry specialists
Accountants and bookkeepers
HR and finance staff
Students and educators
Small business owners
Anyone who uses Excel at a basic level and wants to get more done in less time
The training will be delivered using the latest version of Microsoft Excel for Windows, though all concepts apply to earlier versions and Excel for Mac as well.
After attending this webinar, you’ll be able to:
Confidently build and troubleshoot formulas
Use Excel’s built-in functions to make your work easier
Improve data accuracy and reduce calculation errors
Increase productivity through automation
Present clean, professional, and efficient Excel workbooks
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