Format
This course will be delivered via Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the course is due to take place.
Who should attend
Participants on this course should be comfortable with Excel and creating sheets with complex formulas. Attendance on our Excel Intermediate and Excel Advanced courses or having equivalent knowledge is recommended. Participants must be Office 365 Subscribers.
Course overview
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Why do Microsoft call LAMBDA the ultimate Excel function?
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Difference between user defined functions written in VBA and using LAMBDA function
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Security improvements comparing VBA to LAMBDA
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Using the LAMBDA function
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Recap of Intermediate and Advanced Excel Features - LAMBDA works with Dynamic Arrays, LET and other Excel features
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Using the Advanced Formula Environment
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Intermediate Lambda Topics - parameters, optional parameters, functions that require a Lambda, recursive Lambdas
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Lambda Helper Functions - overview of the Lambda helper functions including MAKEARRAY, BYROW and BYCOL, MAP, REDUCE and SCAN
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Harnessing AI Assistants like ChatGPT and Copilot with LAMBDA
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Practical Examples - convert a complex formula to a simple Lambda. Perform rate-band calculations. Simplify Complex Lookups, Sort a Range using an ID that contains text and numbers
Key learning outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Write User Defined Functions without needing to use VBA
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Simplify complex Excel formulas by creating User Defined Functions using LAMBDA
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Understand Dynamic Arrays and the functions that produce them
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Break complex formulas into simple steps using the LET function
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Work comfortably using the Advanced Formula Environment plugin
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Understand the limitations of Lambdas
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Be able to securely share your Lambdas with your colleagues
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Sort a range using an ID that is made up of text and a number correctly.
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Perform operations on ranges using SEQUENCE, INDEX, TRANSPOSE and UNIQUE
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Use AI assistants like ChatGPT and Copilot effectively with LAMBDA functions
All participants should please note the following
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Two monitors. Having two monitors is very strongly recommended for this training. It allows you to view the trainers PC in one monitor and the application that is the subject of the training in the other. On a single screen it can be difficult to arrange the trainers screen and your own application comfortably. If you only have a single screen please inform the trainer - ideally before the test session - and they can help you to get the best from the training session.
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Microsoft Office version. We use Microsoft Office 365 Professional. If you are using an older version please be aware that you might not be able to do some of the exercises that are using the latest features.
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Windows 10. We prepare the files and deliver the course using Windows 10. If you are using a MacBook or other platform please be aware that there can sometimes be incompatibilities and there are certain features that are not available on the Macintosh edition of Microsoft Office 365 Professional. These issues can be identified and resolved during the test session.
Speaker bio
Professional Training is a group of experienced specialists providing focused training in IT and Management skills. Our trainers use a combination of tailored, flexible approaches and real-life business knowledge to develop and provide techniques and solutions for immediate implementation by our course participants. We have delivered a range of CPD programmes with Chartered Accountants Ireland since 1997. Website: www.professional.ie
Key Event Details:
Location: IT Course- Online
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
CPD Credit: 7 hours
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