Advanced Excel Course in Pakistan - From Basics to Expert Level

Advanced Excel Course

At the Institute of Corporate and Taxation (ICT), we understand that Excel is more than just a spreadsheet tool—it's a critical skill for professionals in finance, taxation, and corporate management. Our Advanced Excel Course is designed to equip learners with in-demand skills such as data analysis, advanced formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, and automation through macros. Whether you're aiming to enhance your efficiency, improve reporting accuracy, or make data-driven decisions, this course will empower you to excel in your corporate or taxation career. Join us to unlock your full potential with Excel.

Module Breakdown:

REVIEW OF INTERMEDIATE EXCEL

ADVANCED FORMULAS & FUNCTIONS

DATA MANAGEMENT & CLEANING

Removing duplicates
Splitting data using Text to Columns
Advanced filters
Power Query Basics
Importing data from multiple sources
Cleaning and transforming data
Unpivoting and appending datasets

PIVOTTABLES AND PIVOTCHARTS

DASHBOARD DESIGN

Dashboard principles and planning
Interactive charts using form controls (dropdowns, scroll bars)
KPIs using conditional formatting
Dynamic charts with named ranges and formulas
Linking slicers and PivotTables for interactivity

DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS

INTRODUCTION TO MACROS & VBA

Recording simple macros
Assigning macros to buttons
Introduction to VBA editor
Writing basic VBA scripts
Looping through cells
Creating message boxes
Automating tasks

POWER TOOLS INTEGRATION

Power Query Advanced features (custom columns, joins)
Power Pivot
Creating a Data Model
Using DAX formulas
Connecting Excel to external sources (Access, SQL Server, Web)
Build a complete Excel Dashboard from raw data
Use PivotTables, dynamic formulas, and charts
Submit macro-enabled file (if VBA was part of training)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Solve complex problems using advanced formulas.
Create interactive dashboards for decision-making.
Clean, transform, and analyze large datasets efficiently.
Automate repetitive tasks using macros/VBA.
Apply Excel for professional reporting and analytics.

Related FAQs

Who is this course best suited for?

The course is ideal for finance professionals, accountants, tax consultants, analysts, business managers, and students looking to enhance their data handling, reporting, and analytical skills using Excel.

What advanced topics are covered in this course?

You’ll learn powerful Excel features like complex formulas and functions, pivot tables, data cleaning, financial modeling, interactive dashboards, conditional formatting, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and automation using macros and VBA.

Is prior Excel knowledge required?

Yes, basic Excel knowledge is recommended. This course builds on foundational Excel skills and dives into intermediate to advanced functionalities for professional use.

Will I work on real-world projects or case studies?

Absolutely. The course includes practical exercises, case studies, and real-world scenarios that reflect common challenges in finance, corporate reporting, and data analysis roles.

Do I get a certificate after completing the course?

Yes. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive an ICT-issued certificate that validates your advanced Excel skills and can strengthen your resume for jobs or promotions.