Learn about Excel’s powerful Table feature that treats tables like little databases.
I ran this free live webinar in March 2021.
You can access the pdf manual and example file by clicking the button below the video.
Learn about Excel’s powerful Table feature that treats tables like little databases.
I ran this free live webinar in March 2021.
You can access the pdf manual and example file by clicking the button below the video.
In this short video I cover how to increment dates in long ranges.
It uses a little know dialog.
In this short video I cover how to insert dates in long ranges.
Its simple and quick.
In this short video I cover how to insert automated subtotals.
Its a built-in feature, that is easy to use.
In previous videos I worked with duplicated entries.
In this video I demonstrate how to extract unique entries from a list.
Three different ways in 60 seconds.
Off we go!
Imported data often has missing entries you need to populate.
You can use Power Query, but that duplicates the table.
This technique works on the existing table and is quick and easy to apply once mastered.
Start the clock!
In the previous video I removed duplicates, in this video we identify duplicates using Conditional Formatting.
I identify the duplicates twice in a minute in this video.
The clock is ticking.
I have started a new series of short videos showcasing Excel’s features that work in less than a minute.
There is a countdown to see if I can do it.
In this first one I remove duplicates in less than a minute.
In March 2020 I presented a session on Excel’s Format as Table Feature. I covered it’s advantages and how to use it to improve your Excel files.
The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded using the button below. Content is listed below the video.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
In this session you will learn all about Excel’s formatted tables.
Many of Excel’s features and functions work seamlessly with formatted tables. They can help you improve the structure and reliability of your spreadsheet files.
Formatted tables can allow you to create powerful reports like those in a relational databases.
Topics covered
As always I will share a few other tips.
In February 2020 I reviewed my solution to an Excel Budget Challenge from late 2018. This included some advanced Excel budget techniques.
The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded using the button below. Content listed below the video.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
This session includes a lot of useful content and it brings together a number of different techniques. The content is worthy of a paid session but since it was a public challenge I am presenting the session for free.
The materials includes the challenge documentation, the pdf manual and the solution file. I assume you have read the documentation. You also receive the blank Excel file if you want to create your own solution.
Techniques/topics covered include
In January 2020 I looked at solving some of the frustrations date and time calculations can cause in Excel.
The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded using the button below. Content listed below the video.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
Discover the functions that handle different types of calculations.
See how to avoid some of the frustrations that dates and times can cause. Topics covered include:
As always there will be a few other tips and tricks shared during the session.
In December 2019 I reviewed four of my articles from 2019 plus some new content.
The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded using the button below. Content listed below the video.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
As always there will be other tips and tricks shared along the way.
In November 2019 I re-ran my Excel Chart Tip sand Tricks session.
The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded using the button below. Content listed below the video.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
This webinar is focused on showing you how to create and modify charts in Excel 2016 with a minimum of fuss.
The Chart interface changed in Excel 2013 and I take you through some of the changes.
You will see best practice design and formatting techniques demonstrated and explained.
See how to create dynamic charts that automatically change based on selections made or data added.
Learn about the feature added in Excel 2010 called Sparkline charts.
I also include some useful date-based functions.
In October 2019 I re-ran my Excel Formula and Function Tips session.
The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded by using the button below. Content listed below the video.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
This session covers lots of tips, tricks and techniques to speed up the formula creation process. You will learn:
In October 2019 I ran my Introduction to Power Query webinar for free (previously it was a paid session). I want to get this information out to as many people as possible. please share this resource with colleagues and your network.
The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded by using the button below. Content listed below the video.
Power Query allows you to automatically perform data cleansing routines on your data sources – no manual intervention required. Simply refresh and your data is ready to use. You can use csv files; txt files; databases and existing Excel tables as your data sources. Learn the basics, plus an advanced technique to automate data cleansing routines on your data sources.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
This session covers
In October 2019 I re-ran my Formatting Tips session. The detailed pdf manual and example file can downloaded by using the button below. Content listed below the video.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
This session covers:
In September 2019 I re-ran my very first webinar that was based on an August 2012 INTHEBLACK feature article. I have provided a detailed pdf manual and example files which you can download at the link below.
This session covers
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
It is easy to create a recorded macro. It is not so easy to create a flexible and re-usable recorded macro. Click the materials Button below to download the pdf manual and example file.
Learn the techniques that can allow you to record effective macros that can handle different ranges and changes to sheet names.
Macros can speed up your work and reduce the time taken for tedious tasks, as well as adding functionality to Excel.
This is the first in a series of webinars dedicated to macros. Future paid sessions this month (August 2019) will expand on the techniques taught in this session. Click here to register.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
In July 2019 I explained and demonstrated a number of Excel’s financial functions – see below for more details.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
In July 2019 following on from the response and feedback from my June webinar, I covered more financial functions. These are more related to comparing and analysing cash flows. I have also included a couple of requested schedules.
This session will cover the following functions
As with all my sessions, I will throw in a few other shortcuts along the way.
This month celebrates 12 consecutive free monthly Excel training webinars. One a month since August 2018.
(I have kept adding the new free sessions to the list)
You can view the recordings and download the materials using the table below. Sorted by Skill Level.
17 hours of free, practical CPD. Remember to keep your own records of recording viewing for CPD purposes.
Please share with the your network, enjoy!
Free Courses (One hour each) | Level | Recording Link | Materials |
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Excel Keyboard Shortcuts | Beg | Recording | Materials |
Excel Mouse Shortcuts | Beg | Recording | Materials |
Excel Formatting Tips | Beg | Recording | Materials |
Excel 2016 Conditional Formats | Int | Recording | Materials |
Excel Date and Time Calculations | Int | Recording | Materials |
Excel Custom Number Formats | Int | Recording | Materials |
Excel Financial Functions Part 1 | Int | Recording | Materials |
Excel Financial Functions Part 2 | Int | Recording | Materials |
Dashboard Guidelines & Techniques | Int | Recording | Materials |
Format As Table Features | Int | Recording | Materials |
Excel 2016 Chart Tips & Tricks | Int | Recording | Materials |
Excel Yourself 2018 | Beg/Int/Adv | Recording | Materials |
Excel Yourself 2019 | Int/Adv | Recording | Materials |
Mastering Excel's Form Controls | Adv | Recording | Materials |
Excel 2016 What-If Techniques | Adv | Recording | Materials |
Excel Budget Challenge | Adv | Recording | Materials |
Excel Recorded Macros | Adv | Recording | Materials |
Interactive Excel Chart | Adv | Recording | Materials |
Introduction to Power Query | Adv | Recording | Materials |
In June 2019 I explained and demonstrated a number of Excel’s financial functions – see below for more details.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
These functions take three or more arguments, but there are a few things you need to know to use them correctly. Most involve loans or calculations associated with the time value of money.
This session covered the following six functions
The session finishes with a loan model that calculates the “missing” value for a loan scenario based on two out of three inputs. The IFERROR function is also discussed.
In May 2019 I examined and demonstrated some guidelines and techniques for creating charts for dashboards.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
In this session I focused on chart and dashboard guidelines plus some techniques used to create small charts for dashboards.
I also looked at creating a bullet chart, which is an alternative to gauge, speedo or dial chart.
The session covered
As always I shared a few other tips.
When a list is filtered you are only seeing the rows that match the filter. The other rows are still there, just hidden. If you want to make the same entry in a group of filtered cells you can’t use the fill handle to drag and copy as you will overwrite the hidden rows. There is an easy way to do it.
In April 2019 I demonstrated many of Excel’s Custom Number Formats.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
In this brand new webinar we examine Custom Number Formats which hide away at the bottom of the Number Format tab. These custom made formats offer some useful techniques.
They can
See examples and demonstrations of many different custom number formats and learn how to create your own.
As always I will share a few other tips.
When you are moving images, charts or other objects that float above the grid you can use the Shift key to make it easier.
In March 2019 I demonstrated how to use some of Excel’s Form Controls.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
Learn how to build better spreadsheet interfaces using form controls like check boxes, scroll bars, option buttons and combo boxes.
Form controls can reduce the number of input errors; simplify and speed up input plus add structure to a file.
Discover the function that you need to use to get the most out of these controls.
Find out a few tips and tricks to make creating and using form controls easier.
As always there are a few more tips and tricks shared in the session.
In February 2019 I demonstrated how to use the Format as Table feature in Excel, including some advanced techniques.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
Many of Excel’s features and functions work seamlessly with formatted tables. They can help you improve the structure and reliability of your spreadsheet files.
Formatted tables can allow you to create powerful reports like those in a relational databases.
Topics covered
As always there will are a few more tips and tricks shared in the session.
In January 2019 I presented a webinar that examined a solution to a 4 dimension budget challenge. Download the materials using the button below and watch the video.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
NOTE: This is not a beginner’s session.
This webinar is based on a budget scenario which you need to read before the session starts. It is only 3 pages long and included in the materials.
Topics covered include
As always there will are a few more tips and tricks shared in the session.
In December 2018 I reviewed four of my articles from the INTHEBLACK magazine from 2018. Download the materials using the button below and watch the video.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
Includes extra content not included in the magazine.
This year’s smorgasbord webinar includes
As always there will be a few more tips and tricks shared in the session.
When I ran some face to face training sessions recently I was reminded how much people LOVE shortcuts. I did a keyboard shortcut webinar session in October 2018.
In November 2018 I shared lots of mouse shortcuts. Download the materials using the button below and watch the video.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
Some of the topics and techniques you will learn include:
This session will demonstrate lots of techniques using the mouse and also using the mouse with the keyboard.
Even if you prefer using the keyboard you might learn a few useful new techniques.