Advanced Excel Skill Set
Design powerful spreadsheets that analyse data, automate tasks, and support smarter business decisions
This course builds on your existing Excel skills develop advanced, work-ready skills. You will learn to design, create, and store complex spreadsheets, applying advanced techniques for data handling, automation, worksheet linking, and graphical analysis.
Overview
Campus Esperance
When All year round
Study Mode On Campus
In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge to:
- Work within organisational policies for document control and work health and safety when planning and completing work.
- Develop template spreadsheets and automate for efficiency and accuracy.
- Design and format documents for readability, useability, and longevity.
- Import and export data from spreadsheets.
- Reviewing, error checking, and amending data where applicable.
- Create graphs and charts for efficient data analysis.
- Resolve issues within the scope of own job role.
Do you want to learn how to:
- Use practical methods to solve routine problems.
- Design and create spreadsheets with strong efficiency across users.
- Use advanced features and functions of Excel, such as macros and pivot tables.
- Learn to set printing and storing settings for easy retrieval.
To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:
- Have well developed digital literacy skills and previous experience using Microsoft Excel.
- Has problem solving skills.
- Have well-developed communication, English reading and writing skills.
- Show good attention to detail.
- Able to manage your time and commitments to study independently.
- Have a positive attitude to learning new computer skills.
- Have an interest in developing strong Excel skills.
Time Commitment
You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and undertaking independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements.
Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:
- Problem Solving – Be a critical thinker – what solutions exist that aren’t immediately obvious? What other perspectives are there?
- Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
- Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
- Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are, use the learning experience to grow.
- Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.
- Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds and share ideas effectively.
- Teamwork – Show others respect and be open to feedback.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
All year round, 2026
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBTEC402 | Design and produce complex spreadsheets |