Excel training webinar
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Getting external data into Excel and manipulating
Getting external data directly
Duration: 60 minutes each
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Format: Interactive webinar
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Better still than importing data from downloaded text or Excel files, extract directly from source.
Most programs provide the necessary ODBC drivers to enable direct extraction. Set criteria to return the records wanted.
Discover the various tools Excel provides, including Microsoft Query. Go beyond what MS Query can do with SQL commands. Learn basic SQL.
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YOUR POWER-PACKED AGENDA
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Getting external data directly – Part 1
- Import and automate the reimport of entire tables.
- Use the Query Wizard to select tables, fields and records to import.
- Get Microsoft Query to join fields from lookup tables.
- Connect with your inner and outer joins.
- Use VLOOKUP to join fields from lookup tables imported into Excel.
- Discover the various Microsoft Query criteria you can use.
- Refresh all queries.
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Getting external data directly – Part 2
- Modify SQL to include multiple outer joins for returning lookup fields.
- Edit and correct SQL.
- Learn basic SQL.
- Create connection/query files for quick reuse.
- Edit connection paths and use add-in for quick reset.
- Append multiple similar tables into one large one.
- Return totals by branch.
- Get queries to use cell values as criteria.
- Use external queries to feed PivotTables directly.
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Prerequisites
Intermediate Excel skills including formula construction with VLOOKUP.
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PRESENTATION FORMAT
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Live webinar format
See the presentation on your PC screen and hear the presenter either from your PC
speakers/headphones or on the telephone.
Type questions on the chat line during the presentation. Questions will be answered
by the co-presenter.
Stay engaged with multiple-choice quizzes.
Test out the webinar technology with one of the free Excel 10-minute tips webinars.
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Presenters
Each webinar has a main presenter and a co-presenter, who share the presentation
and question-answering. Having two makes it more engaging, and different viewpoints expressed makes it clearer.
There are a number of different AbleOwl presenters, all of whom are Excel specialists.
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Excel versions
Unless specified otherwise, all webinars cover all current Excel versions from 2007 onwards. Any differences among versions are pointed out.
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COMPARISON OF ABLEOWL WEBINARS TO OTHERS'
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Webinar characteristics
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AbleOwl
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Others
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Two presenters share the teaching, so one can answer queries, and the dialogue between
makes the webinar more engaging.
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You’re encouraged to interact with the presenters through quizzes and chat-box discussions:
you’re not a passive observer.
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Presenters are Excel specialists, can give additional insight and answer any queries.
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Each different presenter brings his/her own personality and humour(?).
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You discover not only Excel parts, but also how to structure and standardise, like
learning not only words, but grammar too.
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You get a step-by-step PDF manual sent in advance to preview and review.
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You can take advantage of expert post-webinar email support to help you get the
full benefit from your new skills.
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You are provided a clear and consistent learning path, without duplication, by the
depth and breadth of webinar series topics.
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TESTIMONIALS
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"Great. I was able to follow really easily and it flowed along logically. Good pace.
Good to have the 2 presenters i.e. who can “chat’ about what’s being done, giving
2 points of view etc."
Debbie, Financial Accountant, Hamilton, New Zealand
"I would like to send you a thank you for the clearly presented and well paced webinar
I took part in yesterday. This was my first ever webinar and also my first interaction
with your company and found it to be a beneficial and enjoyable experience. I look
forward to my next webinar and your tips etc."
Fiona, Office Manager, Brisbane, Australia
"The rapport between Paul and Grant was great and makes it more interesting than
a one way presentation."
Maureen, Accountant, Taupo, New Zealand
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COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY
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Cancel up to five working days before the webinar and receive a full refund. All
cancellations must be notified in writing, that is, by email, fax or post.
Another delegate may be substituted at any time.
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