Duration
0.5 Days
3 CPD hours
This course is intended for
This course is primarily designed for business leaders, consultants, product and project managers, and other decision-makers who are interested in growing the business by leveraging the power of AI. Other individuals who wish to explore basic AI concepts are also candidates for this course.
This course is also designed to assist students in preparing for the CertNexus AIBIZ⢠(Exam AIZ-210) credential.
Overview
In this course, you will identify ways in which AI can bring significant value to the business. You will:
Describe AI fundamentals.
Identify the functions of AI in business.
Implement business requirements for AI.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just another technology or process for the business to consider?it is a truly disruptive force, one that delivers an entirely new level of results across business sectors. Even organizations that resist adopting AI will feel its impact. If the organization wants to thrive and survive in this transforming business landscape, it will need to harness the power of AI. This course is designed to help business professionals conquer and move beyond the basics of AI to apply AI concepts for the benefit of the business. It will give you the essential knowledge of AI you'll need to steer the business forward.
Lesson 1: AI Fundamentals
Topic A: A Brief History of AI
Topic B: AI Concepts
Lesson 2: Functions of AI in Business
Topic A: Improve User Experiences
Topic B: Segment Audiences
Topic C: Secure Assets
Topic D: Optimize Processes
Lesson 3: Implementing Business Requirements for AI
Topic A: Identify Design Requirements
Topic B: Identify Data Requirements
Topic C: Identify Risks in Implementing AI
Topic D: Develop an AI Strategy
This one-day course focuses on issues such as writing formulas and accessing help while writing them, and taking formulas to the next level by nesting one inside another for a powerful formula result. It also looks at ways of analysing data with reports, summarised by varying criteria. A range of time-saving tips and tricks are shared.
This course will help participants:
Calculate with absolute reference
Group worksheets
Link to tables
Use the function library effectively
Get to grips with the logical IF function
Use conditional formatting
Create pivot table reports
Use data validation
Master the VLOOKUP function
1 Calculating with absolute reference
The difference between a relative and absolute formula
Changing a relative formula to an absolute
Using $ signs to lock cells when copying formulas
2 Grouping worksheets
Grouping sheets together
Inputting data into multiple sheets
Writing a 3D formula to sum tables across sheets
3 Linking to tables
Linking to a source table
Using paste link to link a table to another file
Using edit links to manage linked tables
4 The function library
Benefits of writing formulas in the function library
Finding the right formula using insert function
Outputting statistics with COUNTA and COUNTBLANK
Counting criteria in a list with COUNTIFS
5 Logical IF Function
Outputting results from tests
Running multiple tests for multiple results
The concept of outputting results from numbers
6 Conditional formatting
Enabling text and numbers to standout
Applying colour to data using rules
Managing rules
Copying rules with the format painter
7 View side by side
Comparing two Excel tables together
Comparing two sheets together in the same file
8 Pivot table reports
Analysing data with pivot tables
Managing a pivot table's layout
Outputting statistical reports
Controlling number formats
Visualising reports with pivot charts
Inserting slicers for filtering data
9 Data validation
Restricting data input with data validation
Speeding up data entry with data validation
10 VLOOKUP function
Best practices for writing a VLOOKUP
A false type lookup
A true type lookup
Enhance formula results with IFNA
11 Print options
Getting the most from print
Printing page titles across pages
Scaling content for print
Delivered in Harpenden or UK Wide or OnlineHarpenden or UK WideorOnlineFlexible Dates
This one-day workshop is designed to give you an awareness of the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel and, in particular, to give you the confidence needed to efficiently create, edit and manage spreadsheets.
This course will help participants:
Create tables
Use functions
Manage rows and columns
Write formulas
Manage sheets
Use content formats
Handle larger tables
Create reports and charts
1 Creating a table
Creating an Excel table from scratch
Wrapping text in cells
Speeding up data entry using AutoFill
Sorting columns
2 Inserting function
Inserting function calculators
Using AutoSum to sum numbers
Statistical calculations AVERAGE, MAX and MIN
3 Table rows and columns
Inserting and deleting rows and columns
Adjusting multiple column widths and row heights
Hiding and unhiding rows and columns
4 Formula writing
The basics of formula writing
Understanding mathematical symbols
Using multiple mathematical symbols in a formula
When to use brackets
Troubleshooting calculation errors
5 Managing sheets
Inserting, renaming, moving and deleting sheets
Copying a worksheet to another file
Copying a table to another sheet
6 Managing content formats
Applying data formats
Managing number formats
Controlling formats with the Format Painter
7 Managing larger tables
Applying freeze panes to lock tables when scrolling
Sorting on multiple columns
Using filters to extract table information
8 Creating and modifying charts
Creating a pie chart
Creating a column chart
Inserting chart titles and data labels
Controlling chart formatting
Changing chart types
9 Printing
Previewing and printing tables and charts
Modifying page orientation
Adjusting print margins
Printing a selection
10 Calculating with absolute reference
The difference between a relative and absolute formula
Changing a relative formula to an absolute
Using $ signs to lock cells when copying formulas
11 Pivot tables
Create a pivot table report
Insert a pivot chart into a report
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Most people only use a fraction of Excel's capabilities. This workshop shows what you've been missing!
This course will help participants:
Nest formulas
Get the most from pivot tables
Use conditional formatting
Write array formulas
Explore the lookup functions
Calculate by criteria
Use 'goal seek' and 'scenario manager' for what-if analysis
Record macros
1 Nesting formulas
Principles of nesting formulas together
Using IF with AND or OR to answer questions
Nesting an AND function in an IF
Nesting an OR function in an IF
2 Advanced pivot table reports
Grouping dates, numerical and text items
Running percentage analyse
Running analyses to compare data
Inserting Field calculations
Finishing off with a user-friendly dashboard
3 Advanced conditional formatting
Colour table rows based on criteria in it
Applying colour to approaching dates
Exploring the different rule types
4 Lookup functions
Going beyond the VLOOKUP function
Lookups that retrieve data from left or right
The versatile INDEX and MATCH functions
Retrieving data from columns with duplicates
5 Calculate by criteria
Using SUMIFS to sum by criteria
Finding an average by criteria with AVERAGEIFS
Use SUMPRODUCT to multiply then add different values
6 What-if analysis
Use Goal Seek to meet targets
Forecast reports with the Scenario Manager
7 Recording Macros
Macro security
Understanding a Relative References macro
Recording, running and editing macros
Saving files as Macro Enabled Workbooks
Introduction to VBA code
Making macros available across workbooks
Add a macro button to the Quick Access toolbar
Delivered in Harpenden or UK Wide or OnlineHarpenden or UK WideorOnlineFlexible Dates
This one-day workshop will give you a better understanding of the components and operations of an Access database. It is designed to build on a user's existing skills and includes useful action queries to allow greater manipulation of a database.
This workshop will help participants:
Ensure the integrity of their databases
Manage field properties
Use the query functions effectively
Save time with the query expression builder
Create different types of query more quickly
Design better forms
Link expressions in forms
Create better and more useful reports
Import and export tables more easily
1 Table relationship integrity
Identifying relationships
Identifying criteria for data integrity
Applying referential integrity
Managing relationship join types
2 Table field properties
Field properties overview
Using input mask field
Using default value fields
Using field validation rules
3 Query functions
Running aggregate function calculations
Running sum, average, count, max and min functions
Grouping calculated data
4 Query calculations
Using query operators and expressions
Adding calculated fields to a query
Using the query expression builder
5 Action queries
Creating make table queries
Creating append queries
Creating update queries
Creating delete queries
6 Designing forms
Adding form controls
Aligning and arranging form controls
Adding pictures and labels to forms
Adding new fields to a form
Controlling tab order
Adding command buttons
Adding a combo box control
Formatting data using conditional formatting
7 Form expressions (calculations)
Using the form expression builder
Working with a property sheet within a form
Linking expressions within a form
8 Working with reports
Creating reports with the report wizard
Inserting report fields
Formatting fields
Inserting report headers and footers
Working with a property sheet within a report
9 Grouped reports
Creating groups with the report wizard
Sorting grouped data
Grouping alphabetically
Grouping on date intervals
Creating sub reports
Adding calculations to groups
10 Importing and exporting tables
Importing tables into Access
Exporting tables from Access
Importing and linking data in Access
Delivered in Harpenden or UK Wide or OnlineHarpenden or UK WideorOnlineFlexible Dates