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Level 4: Excel Black Belt

A Level 4 Excel Black Belt is awarded to individuals that have proven advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel as assessed by the McGraw-Hill SIMnet platform. Skills listed within this credential are provided as an example of the minimum knowledge base expected to be completed within the course.

Skills / Knowledge

  • Consolidating Data in a Summary Worksheet
  • Using Consolidate to Create Subtotals
  • Grouping Worksheets
  • Inserting a SmartArt Graphic
  • Applying Quick Styles and Other Formatting to SmartArt
  • Applying Quick Styles and Other Formatting to Pictures
  • Resizing and Moving Pictures
  • Inserting a Picture
  • Inserting Hyperlinks
  • Finalizing the Workbook
  • Adding a Password
  • Using Database Functions
  • Exploring More Logical Functions: AND and OR
  • Using the IFS Function
  • Managing Errors with the IFERROR Function
  • Finding Data with MATCH and INDEX
  • Calculating the Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD)
  • Calculating the Standard Deviation
  • Ranking Values in a Dataset with RANK.EQ and RANK.AVG
  • Using PV to Calculate Present Value when Payments Are Constant
  • Calculating Future Value with the FV Function
  • Using NPV to Calculate Present Value when Payments Are Variable
  • Using TEXTJOIN to Combine Text
  • Using CONCAT to Combine Text
  • Using SUMIF and SUMIFS
  • Using AVERAGEIF and AVERAGEIFS
  • Using COUNTIF and COUNTIFS
  • Analyzing Changes with the Watch Window
  • Creating a New Workbook Using a Template
  • Saving a Workbook in Other Formats
  • Adding Data Validation
  • Adding an Input Message and Error Alert to Data Validation
  • Creating a Drop-Down List for Data Entry
  • Adding the Developer Tab to the Ribbon
  • Protecting Worksheets and Workbooks from Changes
  • Sharing a Workbook
  • Working with Comments
  • Tracking Changes
  • Running the Document Inspector
  • Checking for Compatibility with Previous Versions of Excel
  • Changing the Trust Center Settings
  • Creating What-If Analysis Scenarios
  • Creating Scenario Summary Reports
  • Analyzing Data with Goal Seek
  • Activating the Solver Add-In
  • Using Solver
  • Analyzing Data with Data Tables
  • Forecasting with a Forecast Sheet
  • Filtering PivotTable Data
  • Filtering PivotTable Data with a Timeline
  • Adding a Calculated Field to a PivotTable
  • Running a Macro
  • Recording a Macro
  • Saving a Macro-Enabled Workbook or Template
  • Adding a Macro to a Form Button Control
  • Modifying a Macro Using VBA
  • Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
  • Adding a Custom Tab to the Ribbon
  • Hiding and Unhiding Rows and Columns
  • Adding Headers and Footers
  • Printing Titles
  • Using Date and Time Functions
  • Calculating Totals with SUMPRODUCT
  • Calculating Loan Payments Using the PMT Function
  • Using the Logical Function IF
  • Finding Data Using the VLOOKUP Function
  • Adding and Removing Trendlines
  • Formatting a Data Point or a Data Series
  • Formatting Other Chart Elements
  • Emphasizing a Data Point in a Pie Chart
  • Creating a Combination Chart
  • Working with Waterfall Charts
  • Inserting Sparklines
  • Adding Total Rows to Tables
  • Filtering Table Data with Slicers
  • Sorting Data on Multiple Criteria
  • Creating a Custom Filter
  • Using Advanced Filter
  • Adding Subtotals
  • Creating an Outline
  • Importing Data from a Text File
  • Importing Data from Access
  • Inserting Data Using Flash Fill
  • Creating PivotTables Using Recommended PivotTables
  • Creating a PivotChart from a PivotTable
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Spreadsheet
  • Excel Expert
  • MOS
  • Microsoft Office Expert
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Entry
  • Formulas

Issued on

March 22, 2020

Expires on

Does not expire
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