Course outline
Batch: 2019 - 2021
Course : Adavanced Spreadsheet & Technology
Trends (Core Subject)
Course Instructor: Mahesh Ramalingam.Surajit
Ghosh Dastidar.Preeti Sharma.
Course Description
Learning Objectives
Pedagogy
Course Requirements
Group Project
Case Study Assignments
Basic Text Book
Basic Reference Material
Reference Books
Class rules / Expectations from
students
Punctuality & Class Behavior
Participation in Class Discussions
E-Resource / Databases : (If Any)
Additional Reference Resources
Term: I
Credits: 1.5
No. of Sessions: 12
OVERVIEW
On completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
• Apply advanced formatting options, such as conditional formatting
and customized number formatting, and handle worksheets.
• Use functions such as those associated with logical, statistical,
financial and mathematical operations.
• Create charts and apply advanced chart formatting features.
• Work with tables and lists to analyse, filter and sort data. Create and
use scenarios.
• Validate and audit spreadsheet data.
• Enhance productivity by working with named cell ranges, macros and
templates.
• Use linking, embedding and importing features to integrate data.
• Collaborate on and review spreadsheets. Apply spreadsheet security
features.
• Understand the latest technology trends available in the industry
Lectures, Cases and lab sessions using MS Excel.
No pre requisite
NA
NA
ICDL Advanced Spreadsheets 2.0. Learning Material (MS Excel 2013),
ICDL India
ICDL Advanced Spreadsheets 2.0. Datasets
NA
Active Participation in the class is expected.
Studens are expected to practice all the working given in the book
It is expected to reach the lab on time and no washroom break during
the session
Active participation in the class is encourged and if you have any any
relevant doubt can be clarified immediately.
Videos : (If Any)
Any other Remarks

TOPICS / SUB-TOPICS

Topic No. 1.0

Topic Name Introduction to Excel spreadsheet
Brief outline of deliverables (getting accustomed to all the tool bars)
Book reference Chapter 1
Pre-requisites for preparation

Topic No. 2.0

Topic Name Formats
Brief outline of deliverables Conditional formats and validating (includes sorting)
Book reference Chapter 2 and 3
Pre-requisites for preparation

Topic No. 3.0

Topic Name Advanced filters
Brief outline of deliverables Automatically Filter a List in Place Creating a Criteria Range Using a
Criteria Range Showing All Records Using an Advanced AND
Condition.
Book reference Chapter 4
Pre-requisites for preparation

Topic No. 4.0

Topic Name Charts
Brief outline of deliverables Creating different types of chatrs
Book reference Chapter 5
Pre-requisites for preparation

Topic No. 5.0

Topic Name Pivot tables
Brief outline of deliverables Auditing tools, Range names and importing/linking data
Book reference Chapter 6,7 and 8
Pre-requisites for preparation
Topic No. 6.0
Topic Name Functions
Brief outline of deliverables Athematic, Text, Date, Logical, math, String, other functions
Book reference Chapter 9
Pre-requisites for preparation

Topic No. 7.0

Topic Name Scenarios & Worksheet Protection
Brief outline of deliverables Scenarios & Worksheet Protection, Tracking & Merging
Book reference Chapter 10, 11 and 12
Pre-requisites for preparation

Topic No. 8.0

Topic Name Macros
Brief outline of deliverables Recording, Saving and Running macros
Book reference Chapter 13 and 14
Pre-requisites for preparation

Topic No. 9.0

Topic Name Technological Trends
Brief outline of deliverables Big data, AI, IOT, Blockchain
Book reference
Pre-requisites for preparation

Topic No. 10.0

Topic Name Comprehensive Examination
Brief outline of deliverables ICDL will conduct the online Comprehensive Examination
Book reference
Pre-requisites for preparation
Sub-Topic No. Sub-Topic Name. Brief outline of Reference Book Pre-requisites for
deliverables preparation

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EVALUATION PARAMETERS
Sr. No. Parameter Weightage Exam Type Exam Mode Remarks
Name
1 Comprehensive 100 N/A
Examination