Course Overview

The Microsoft Excel Intermediate course is designed for professionals who already have a basic understanding of Excel and wish to elevate their skills to the next level. This hands-on training provides a comprehensive review of essential Excel functions before introducing advanced tools and techniques that improve efficiency and data accuracy. Participants will learn how to create, modify, enhance, and print complex spreadsheets while mastering Excel’s intermediate-level features used in modern workplaces.

Throughout this Excel intermediate training, delegates will explore a wide range of topics, including formulas, functions, formatting, data management, and chart creation. The course also covers essential elements such as data analysis, conditional formatting, sorting, filtering, lookup functions, and Pivot Tables. In addition, learners will discover how to handle large datasets efficiently, link worksheets, secure workbooks, and recover unsaved files — all vital for boosting productivity and preventing data loss.

By the end of this Microsoft Excel Intermediate course, participants will confidently apply Excel’s advanced tools to analyze, present, and report data more effectively. Whether you’re looking to enhance your office productivity, prepare professional reports, or manage data with precision, this course equips you with the skills employers value most.

Course Outline

Introduction

1. Microsoft Excel Intermediate and Spreadsheets & Its Terminology
2. Understanding Excel Interface
3. Entering & Editing Data
4. Opening, Closing & Saving Workbook
5. Prevent Data Loss in the Event of System Crash
6. Didn’t Save a Workbook? Don’t Worry – Recover Unsaved
7. Workbooks

Microsoft Excel Intermediate – Basic Formula & Function

1. Difference between a Formula & Function
2. Learning the Core Excel Functions
3. Nesting Functions
4. Understanding Relative, Absolute & Mixed Referencing
5. Defining Names and Using them in Functions

Microsoft Excel Intermediate -Formatting Techniques

1. Useful Formatting Tools
2. Using Special Number Formatting
3. Applying Predefined Styles & Themes
4. Inserting Pictures, Objects & Smart Art

Microsoft Excel Intermediate – Working with Dates & Time

1. The Science of Dates & Time in Excel
2. Useful Date & Time Functions

Microsoft Excel Intermediate – Efficient Handling of Large Data

1. Quick Data Selection Techniques – Use of Ctrl & Shift Keys
2. Quick Data Entry Techniques
3. Using the Fill Handle
4. Accelerating Copy Paste
5. Learning Sorting & Filtering

Microsoft Excel Intermediate – Analyzing Data with Conditional Formatting

1. Highlighting Cells based on Different Criteria
2. Using the Data Bars, Icon Sets & Color Scales Working with Tables
3. Exploring the Power of Excel Tables
4. Creating Dynamic Ranges with Tables

Microsoft Excel Intermediate – Working with Charts & Graphs

1. Dos & DONTs of Excel Charting
2. Creating a Chart in no Time!
3. Useful Charting Techniques

Microsoft Excel Intermediate – Lookup Functions

1. Learning the Powerful IF Function
2. Evaluating Multiple Results with Nested IF
3. Learning the All Important VLOOKUP & Its
4. Limitations
5. Analyzing Data with Criteria – SUMIF Family
6. Functions

Microsoft Excel Intermediate – Pivot Tables

1. Understanding the Power of Pivot Tables – An
2. Excellent Reporting Tool!
3. How to Create a Pivot Table
4. How to Generate Reports from Pivot Tables
5. Managing & Presenting Pivot Table

Microsoft Excel Intermediate –  Managing Workbook & Worksheet

1. Linking Worksheets & Workbooks
2. Performing Calculations across Worksheets with
3. 3D Formula
4. Creating a Hyperlink

Printing

1. Printing Fundamentals

Security

1. Protecting Workbook with Password
2. Restrict Editing Data – Hiding the Contents of the Cell

Why Choose Optimizer Middle East for Your Microsoft Excel Intermediate Course

• Regional Expertise & Cultural Relevance — As a leading training provider in the Middle East, Optimizer understands the specific business needs, work cultures, and industry practices in GCC countries and beyond. Course content is tailored to reflect local standards, time zones, and real-life applications in this region.

• Skilled Trainers with Practical Experience — Our instructors are seasoned professionals who don’t just teach theory: they have hands-on experience implementing Excel in finance, operations, HR, marketing, and other sectors across the Middle East. Participants benefit from real case studies and examples relevant to our market.

• Hands-On & Practical Learning — Optimizer emphasizes interactive sessions. Instead of passive lectures, you’ll engage in exercises, practice real data sets, work with Arabic and English inputs (where relevant), and receive feedback. This ensures that you leave with the confidence to apply Intermediate Excel features immediately in your role.

• Modern Training Facilities & Flexible Delivery — Whether you prefer classroom training in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh or remote/virtual sessions, Optimizer offers well-equipped facilities and cutting-edge platforms. Our schedule accommodates both full-time professionals and part-time learners.

• Comprehensive Support & Post-Course Follow-Up — After the course, you’ll have access to follow-up materials, additional exercises, cheat-sheets, and support for any queries. This ensures the skills learned are consolidated, especially when applying them to tasks like report building, data analysis, or dashboard preparation.

• Proven Track Record & Credible Certification — Optimizer Middle East has a strong reputation across the region for delivering quality training. Our certifications are recognized by companies in sectors such as banking, oil & gas, telecommunications, consulting, and governments. Completing this course adds value to your CV, showcasing that you have intermediate Excel skills certified by a respected regional leader.

• Value-Driven Investment — We balance high-quality instruction, localized content, and ongoing learner support with competitive pricing. Many participants find that the improvements in their productivity, analytical abilities, and error reduction more than offset the cost of training.

Benefits of the Microsoft Excel Intermediate Course

Enrolling in the Microsoft Excel Intermediate Course with Optimizer Middle East offers numerous professional and personal advantages. This practical, skill-focused training helps learners bridge the gap between basic and advanced Excel use, enabling them to handle data confidently and efficiently in any business environment.

1. Strengthen Your Excel Skills

Build upon your foundational knowledge and gain the confidence to use Excel’s intermediate tools — from formulas and functions to charts, Pivot Tables, and conditional formatting — to manage data more effectively.

2. Increase Productivity and Efficiency

Learn time-saving techniques such as quick data entry, dynamic ranges, and advanced formatting tools. These features help automate repetitive tasks and improve workflow, reducing manual effort and errors.

3. Improve Data Accuracy and Decision-Making

Understand how to use Excel for accurate data analysis, reporting, and visualization. Learn to identify trends, apply filters, and use formulas like VLOOKUP, IF, and SUMIF for smarter, data-driven decisions.

4. Enhance Reporting and Presentation Skills

Gain the ability to design professional reports, dashboards, and charts that clearly communicate business insights. Discover how to present your data visually using Excel’s built-in templates, themes, and smart charting tools.

5. Stay Prepared for Real-World Business Applications

The course uses practical exercises and real-world examples relevant to industries in the Middle East, including finance, HR, logistics, sales, and administration. You’ll be able to immediately apply what you learn in your day-to-day work.

6. Boost Career Growth and Employability

Excel proficiency is one of the most in-demand skills across all industries. Completing the Microsoft Excel Intermediate training improves your CV, enhances your job performance, and can open doors to promotions or new career opportunities.

7. Gain a Recognized Certification

Upon completion, participants receive an Optimizer Middle East Certificate, demonstrating verified Excel competence — a valuable credential recognized by employers and organizations across the region.