Understanding Excel's Basic Formulas and Functions

Attendees will create and edit basic mathematical formulas. You will build formulas in Excel with the function autocomplete or by typing them manually while learning essential functions like SUM, MIN, MAX, AVERAGE, and COUNT. You will also learn the difference between relative and absolute cell references as well as learn how to copy and paste formulas in Excel and apply autofill options.

• Learn the Rules for Formulas
• Rediscover the Order of Operation
• Why Cell Referencing is Important
• Discover Basic Calculations
• Be Introduced to Functions and Autosum
• Use SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, and COUNT
• Use Autofill to Simplify Data Entry 
• Copy Formulas to Other Cells
• Differentiate between Relative and Absolute References

Using Excel is now a daily requirement for most business professionals in any type of industry, whether they are manipulating spreadsheets, updating forecasts, analyzing revenue, or trying to decipher data. 

With all the information out there and such an urgent need to understand it all, you might be wondering how you can make Excel work for you and get the most from your data. Start by learning the basics of formula creation in Excel using the most essential functions.

Enroll your team today in this Excel Formula class and discover the power of formulas!

• Business Owners
• CEO's / CFO's / CTO's
• Managers
• Accountants
• CPA's
• Financial Consultants
• IT Professionals
• Auditors
• Human Resource Personnel
• Bookkeepers
• Marketers
• Anybody who uses Microsoft Excel regularly, and wants to be more efficient and productive

Cathy Horwitz is an independent consultant specializing in Microsoft Office instruction.  She has over 30 years of experience as a Microsoft Office instructor.  Cathy is proficient in all levels of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.  Cathy holds a degree in Psychology and a Master in Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Human Resources.

Cathy worked for Zenith Data Systems for 17 years.  She worked for a Zenith distributor when personal computers were first introduced.  Zenith established a computer division and began manufacturing and selling personal computers.  Cathy was involved in software training from the very beginning.  She has been training as an independent consultant since 1993.  

Cathy’s strengths include customizing classes based on the needs of individual students and providing realistic business examples to compliment training.  She is a high energy trainer with a flair for training the adult student.

When not training, Cathy enjoys gardening and refinishing vintage furniture.