Advanced Excel with MIS & Data Analytics — syllabus 2026
From workbook basics to MIS dashboards, advanced formulas and AI-assisted Excel — with a case study and assignment on every topic and a formula test series to lock in the logic.
Module-wise syllabus
Tap a module to see every topic. The same syllabus is used in our classroom and live online batches.
01Excel for MIS & Data Analytics — Foundations6 topics
- What MIS means in corporates
- Role of Excel in data analytics
- Types of MIS reports: daily, weekly, monthly
- Data accuracy, consistency & structure
- Formatting standards & naming conventions
- Freeze panes, data validation, removing duplicates & errors
02Basic Excel & Workbook Management5 topics
- Workbook & worksheet management, insert / rename / move sheets
- Page setup, margins, printing, PDF conversion
- Format painter, ribbon & Quick Access Toolbar
- Data types & formats, cell / sheet protection
- Excel shortcuts for fast working
03Basic & Intermediate Functions5 topics
- SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, COUNT, COUNTA, COUNTBLANK
- ROUND, RANK, SMALL, LARGE, ABS, PRODUCT
- LEFT, RIGHT, MID, LEN, TRIM, CLEAN, UPPER, LOWER, PROPER, CONCAT
- DATE, DAY, MONTH, YEAR, TODAY, NOW, WORKDAY, NETWORKDAYS
- IF, AND, OR, nested IF, ISBLANK, ISERROR
04Advanced Functions for Analytics8 topics
- IF, nested IF, IFS, AND / OR, IFERROR
- SUMIF / SUMIFS, COUNTIF / COUNTIFS, AVERAGEIF / AVERAGEIFS
- VLOOKUP (and its limits), VLOOKUP + MATCH, HLOOKUP
- INDEX + MATCH (single & double match), XLOOKUP
- OFFSET, CHOOSE, LOOKUP, SUBTOTAL
- Database functions: DSUM, DCOUNT, DMAX
- Financial functions: PV, PMT, IPMT, PPMT
- TEXTJOIN, EOMONTH and date-based reporting logic
05Data Tools & Validation6 topics
- Sort & advanced sort, filters & advanced filters
- Remove duplicates, Text to Columns, Flash Fill, Paste Special
- Consolidate, Subtotal, grouping / ungrouping, hyperlinks
- Formula auditing: trace precedents / dependents, Evaluate Formula
- Named ranges & error checking
- Data validation: list, number, date, custom & formula-based; circle invalid data
06Pivot Tables, Charts & Dashboards6 topics
- Pivot Tables from raw data; rows, columns, values, filters
- Grouping by date, month & quarter; calculated fields & items
- Percentage analysis, multiple value fields
- Slicers, timelines & Pivot Charts
- Column, bar, line, pie, area, scatter, waterfall & combo charts
- Dashboard creation, data refresh & chart linking
07Data Analysis & MIS Reporting5 topics
- Conditional formatting: highlight rules, top / bottom, data bars, colour scales, icon sets, KPI formatting
- Top / bottom, variance & trend analysis
- Sparklines
- Power Query Editor
- Structuring dashboard-ready data, KPI design & colour-coding standards
08Automation & Productivity5 topics
- Excel Tables for dynamic reports
- Flash Fill & Quick Analysis
- Macro recording, assigning macros to buttons
- Auto-refresh reports & one-click reporting
- Reusable templates, protecting sheets & formulas, exporting to PDF
09Professional Excel & AI4 topics
- Real MIS reports, dashboards & analytical reports
- Loan & income-tax calculators
- Excel with AI: AI-assisted formulas, charts & visualisations
- Common reporting mistakes and how to cut manual work
Projects & practice
Programmes that include Advanced Excel
| Programme | Duration | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Basic MIS & Analytics | 3–4 months | ₹10,000 |
| Advance MIS & Analytics | 4–6 months | ₹20,000 |
| Professional MIS & Analytics + Job Placement | 6–8 months | ₹30,000 |
Learning only Advanced Excel? See the Advanced Excel course page or the local pages for Dwarka Uttam Nagar Janakpuri .
Frequently asked questions
Can I download the Advanced Excel syllabus as a PDF?
Yes. Use the “Download syllabus PDF” button on this page — enter your name and mobile number and the PDF opens instantly.
How long does the Advanced Excel course take?
It is taught inside our programmes: Basic MIS & Analytics (3–4 months, ₹10,000); Advance MIS & Analytics (4–6 months, ₹20,000); Professional MIS & Analytics + Job Placement (6–8 months, ₹30,000). Module-wise batches are also possible — ask the counsellor.
Is it online or classroom?
Both. Classroom batches run at our Dwarka, Uttam Nagar and Janakpuri branches, and live online batches are available.