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Synergy School of Business Skills · Office Automation
Advanced Excel Course in Vellore, Katpadi & Ranipet
Work faster in Excel with lookups, pivot tables, validation, what-if tools and macros that take the repetition out of reports.
1 level24 h79 topics3 centresClassroom · Online · Hybrid
01What is Advanced Excel
What is Advanced Excel? In plain words.
Microsoft Excel is the spreadsheet program in Microsoft 365 and Office. Most people know how to type data and add a column, but Advanced Excel is about the features that do real work: conditional and array formulas, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP and INDEX-MATCH, data validation lists, pivot tables and charts, Goal Seek, Scenario Manager and Solver, and macros that record repeated steps. With these, a report that took a day can be built once and refreshed in minutes.
Advanced Excel is used in almost every office: accounts teams reconcile ledgers, HR tracks attendance and salary, sales teams follow targets, stores track stock and hospital admin teams tally bills. Recruiters list it for MIS executives, data entry and back-office staff, accountants, analysts and coordinators. It is also the base for Power BI and data analytics, so it is often the first skill employers test in an interview.
Hospitals, colleges, banks and the factories around Ranipet SIPCOT all run on Excel reports, and back-office roles in Chennai and Bengaluru test Excel in interviews. It is one of the quickest ways for students in Vellore, Katpadi and Ranipet to become job-ready for office work.
What you will be able to do
- Use absolute, relative and mixed references correctly in formulas
- Apply SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, nested IF, IFERROR and text and date functions
- Look up data with VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH and INDIRECT
- Build dependent drop-down lists and custom validation rules
- Summarise data with pivot tables, calculated fields, grouping and slicers
- Model decisions with Goal Seek, Data Tables, Scenario Manager and Solver
- Protect sheets and workbooks and prepare them for printing
- Record, run and manage macros to automate repeated tasks
02Why learn it
Why learn Advanced Excel now?
Six reasons students and professionals in Vellore district pick this skill.
Save hours every week
Lookups, pivot tables and macros replace manual copying and counting.
Fewer mistakes
Data validation, protection and structured tables keep shared sheets clean.
Answer 'what if' questions
Goal Seek, Data Tables, Scenario Manager and Solver show the effect of changing prices, rates or targets.
Short and practical
24 hours of hands-on work you can use at your job the next day.
A step to data analytics
Strong Excel makes Power BI, SQL and analytics much easier to learn.
03Who can learn
Who can join this course?
College students of any stream
Adds a skill almost every employer checks.
Freshers preparing for interviews
Excel tests are common for office and analyst roles.
Accounts and finance staff
Speeds up reconciliation and monthly reports.
HR, admin and sales coordinators
Handles attendance, payroll inputs and target tracking.
MIS and data entry executives
Moves you from typing data to building reports.
Engineers and supervisors
Useful for production, quality and project trackers.
Women restarting careers
A quick, in-demand skill for office and remote roles.
Before you start: You should be able to use a computer and open, type into and save an Excel file. The Certificate course starts with a refresher of basics, so you do not need to be an everyday Excel user to join.
04Levels & syllabus
Every Advanced Excel level, topic by topic.
1 programme on one page. Pick a level to see its modules and every topic covered.
Foundation level
Certificate in Advanced Excel
Students, job seekers and office users who want to go from Excel basics to lookups, pivot tables, arrays, Solver and macros in 24 hours.
24 hours12 modules · 79 topicsCode CE25OE02Certificate: SynergySBS network
12 modules · 79 topics
01Excel Introduction and Customisation6 topics
Screen Overview, Navigation and Spreadsheet ConceptsSelection TechniquesShortcut KeysCustomising the RibbonUsing and Customising AutoCorrectChanging Excel's Default Options
02Basic Functions and Referencing3 topics
SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MINCOUNT, COUNTA, COUNTBLANKAbsolute, Mixed and Relative Referencing
03Formatting and Protection8 topics
Currency FormatFormat PainterFormatting DatesCustom and Special FormatsNumber, Font, Alignment and Border FormatsConditional FormattingFile-Level ProtectionWorkbook and Worksheet Protection
04Conditional Maths and Logical Functions7 topics
SUMIF and SUMIFSCOUNTIF and COUNTIFSAVERAGEIF and AVERAGEIFSIF and Nested IFIFERRORAND, OR, NOTComplex IF with AND/OR
05Text and Date Functions10 topics
UPPER, LOWER, PROPERLEFT, MID, RIGHTTRIM, LEN, EXACTCONCATENATEFIND and SUBSTITUTETODAY and NOWDAY, MONTH, YEARDATE and DATEDIFAdding to DatesEOMONTH and WEEKDAY
06Paste Special, Sorting and Filtering6 topics
Paste Formulas and FormatsPaste ValidationsTransposing TablesFiltering on Text, Numbers and ColoursSorting OptionsAdvanced Filters
07Printing Workbooks4 topics
Setting a Print AreaCustom Headers and FootersDesigning a Template StructurePrint Titles: Repeat Rows and Columns
08What-If Analysis4 topics
Goal SeekScenario AnalysisData Tables with the PMT FunctionSolver Tool
09Data Validation4 topics
Number, Date and Time ValidationText and List ValidationCustom Validation Using FormulasDynamic Dependent Drop-down Lists
10Lookup Functions7 topics
VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP and XLOOKUPINDEX and MATCHBuilding a Simple Lookup InterfaceNested VLOOKUPReverse Lookup Using CHOOSELinking Worksheets with INDIRECTVLOOKUP with a Helper Column
11Pivot Tables, Arrays, Charts and Slicers14 topics
Creating Simple Pivot TablesBasic and Advanced Value Field SettingsClassic Pivot Table LayoutChoosing and Filtering FieldsModifying Pivot Table DataGrouping by Numbers and DatesCalculated Fields and Calculated ItemsWhat Array Formulas Are and When to Use ThemBasic Arrays with Ctrl+Shift+EnterArrays with IF, LEN and MIDArrays with Lookup FunctionsBar, Pie and Line ChartsFiltering Data with SlicersPrimary and Secondary Axis
12Macros6 topics
Introduction to MacrosRecording a MacroManaging MacrosRunning a MacroAbsolute vs Relative RecordingDeleting a Macro
05Your next step
Where this course leads
The Certificate in Advanced Excel (24 hours) gives you a complete path from basics to lookups, pivots, Solver and macros, whether you are new to Excel or already use it daily. After it, Power BI is the natural next step.
Foundation
Course on · Essential · Certificate · SKEP · Executive DiplomaStart here. Core tools, workflow and a practice project.
Professional
Proficient · ProfessionalIndustry-style exercises, advanced features and a portfolio project.
Master
Advanced · Expert · MastersComplete programmes that combine several tools and a capstone project.
06Hands-on
Projects you will build
You learn by making real deliverables – reviewed by your trainer before certification.
Salary and attendance sheet
Calculate days present, leave and net pay with IF, COUNTIFS and lookups from an employee master.
Sales dashboard with pivots
Summarise a year of sales by region, product and month with pivot tables, charts and slicers.
Invoice template with drop-downs
Build a protected invoice where choosing an item fills the rate and tax automatically.
Loan EMI and scenario model
Use PMT, Data Tables and Scenario Manager to compare loan options.
One-click report macro
Record a macro that cleans, formats and prints a daily report.
Tools & features covered
Microsoft Excel (Microsoft 365 / Office)Lookup functions: VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, INDIRECTPivot tables, pivot charts and slicersData validation and dependent listsExcel Tables and named rangesArray formulasGoal Seek, Data Tables, Scenario ManagerSolver add-inMacro recorder
Talk to a counsellor about Advanced Excel
Get the full syllabus PDF, current fee, offers and the next batch date on WhatsApp – usually within minutes during centre hours.
07Careers
Jobs you can apply for after Advanced Excel
Roles that list this skill in Indian job postings.
MIS Executive
Prepares daily and monthly reports for management.
Data Entry / Back-Office Executive
Maintains accurate records and summaries in Excel.
Accounts Assistant
Reconciles and reports financial data.
HR Executive
Tracks attendance, leave and payroll inputs.
Sales Coordinator
Monitors targets, orders and follow-ups.
Junior Data Analyst
Cleans and summarises data to find trends.
Operations / Inventory Executive
Tracks stock, dispatch and vendor data.
Salary you can expect
Fresher0–2 years₹1.8–3 LPA
Experienced3–5 years₹3–5.5 LPA
Senior6+ years₹5.5–9 LPA
Indicative ranges for India; pay varies by company, city, skills and experience. Excel combined with Power BI, SQL or accounting skills usually earns more, especially in Chennai and Bengaluru. Figures in lakh per annum (LPA).
Industries that use it
IT-enabled services and BPOBanking and insuranceRetail and distributionManufacturingHospitals and healthcareEducationLogisticsConstruction and real estate
Companies that use these skills
TCSInfosysWiproHCLTechCognizantAccentureGenpactHDFC BankICICI BankAxis BankReliance RetailApollo HospitalsHyundai Motor IndiaAmazonFlipkart
Examples of well-known companies and sectors in India that use these skills. They are not CareerKraft partners or recruiters.
Your career path
1
Data Entry / Office Executive
Maintain sheets accurately and learn the business data.
2
MIS Executive
Build regular reports with lookups, pivots and macros.
3
Senior MIS / Reporting Analyst
Automate reporting and support managers with analysis.
4
Data Analyst / BI Analyst
Add Power BI or SQL and move into analytics roles.
Placements
Students placed from our centres
Raghul P
Team member
V V Systems & Power Panels Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore
AK
Aswin Kumar K
Trainee Conversion Associate
Amnet ContentSource Pvt. Ltd
VG
Vinodhini G
Teacher (Event Coordinator)
Arya Vidhyasshram CBSE School
BK
Boomika K
Voice Process
EBIX Cash Global Services Pvt. Ltd, Nandanam
Internship available: Excel for Data Engineering internship (20–104 hours) – a short project-based track for college students.
08How you learn
Classroom, online or both.
Same syllabus and certificate in every mode. Your counsellor confirms the mode based on trainer availability for your batch.
Classroom
Learn in our labs at Katpadi, Vellore or Ranipet with your trainer beside you and classmates to build with.
Online
Live sessions from home with the same syllabus, projects and certificate. Good if you cannot travel every day.
Hybrid
Lab days plus online sessions around college or work. The mode depends on trainer availability for your batch.
Certificate
On completing a level and its project assessment, you receive the course certificate of the SynergySBS network, issued through CareerKraft as the authorised training partner.
Batches & timings
Weekday, weekend and fast-track batches within centre hours (Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Ask for the next start date at your centre.
Fees & EMI
The fee depends on the level and mode. Your counsellor shares the current fee, offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Why learn at CareerKraft
Authorised partner training
Structured syllabi and certificates from the CADD Centre, Livewire and SynergySBS networks.
Learn by doing
Hands-on lab work and a project assessed before you are certified.
Personal attention
Industry-experienced trainers and batches small enough to ask questions.
Placement support
Resume help, mock interviews and job leads when you are ready – no false promises.
11Where to learn
Learn Advanced Excel at any of 3 centres
Same syllabus, trainer standard and certificate at every centre. Tap the centre you want.
Advanced Excel in Katpadi
Near Aascars Cinemas, Katpadi
SynergySBS Katpadi
Advanced Excel in Vellore
Near Raja Theatre, Vellore
SynergySBS Vellore
Advanced Excel in Ranipet
Near SBI, Muthukadai, Ranipet
SynergySBS Ranipet
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09FAQ
Advanced Excel course – your questions answered
12 answers about levels, duration, eligibility, certificate, placement support and fees.
Still have a question? The counsellor at the centre you prefer replies on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppWhat does an Advanced Excel course cover?
It covers conditional and lookup formulas, data validation, Excel Tables, pivot tables and charts, what-if analysis, protection and macros, including how to record, run and manage them.
Who can join?
Anyone who can use a computer and basic Excel can join – students, freshers, office staff and professionals. No commerce or programming background is needed.
How long is the course?
The Certificate in Advanced Excel is 24 hours. The number of weeks depends on your batch timing.
Is the course right for me if my Excel basics are weak?
Yes. The 24-hour Certificate starts from the interface and builds up step by step, so it suits beginners as well as people who already use Excel daily and want lookups, pivot tables and macros.
What jobs and salary can I expect with Advanced Excel?
Advanced Excel helps for MIS executive, back-office, accounts assistant, HR and sales coordinator roles. Freshers often start around ₹1.8–3 LPA, with more in metros or when combined with Power BI or accounting skills. These figures are indicative only.
Can I take the Advanced Excel course online or in hybrid mode?
Yes. Advanced Excel training runs in Classroom, Online or Hybrid mode at CareerKraft. The mode for your batch depends on trainer availability, so confirm it with the counsellor when you enrol. Classroom batches run at all three centres.
Is there a free demo class?
You can ask for a demo or counselling session before you join. Message the Katpadi, Vellore or Ranipet centre on WhatsApp, and the team will fix a time to show you how the Advanced Excel classes run and answer your questions.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes, you receive a course completion certificate after finishing the course and its assessment. It is a training certificate, separate from Microsoft's own exams.
Do you provide placement support?
Yes, we offer placement support: help with your resume, mock interviews and sharing job leads that match Advanced Excel skills. We do not promise or guarantee a job; your skills, practice and interviews decide the outcome.
What is the fee for the Advanced Excel course?
Fees differ by level and mode, and offers change from time to time. The counsellor at your chosen centre will share the current fee, any running offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Do I need my own laptop?
Not for classroom batches, as lab systems are provided. For online classes and home practice, a laptop with a recent version of Excel is recommended.
Which centre should I join, and what are the timings?
Advanced Excel is offered at all three CareerKraft centres: Katpadi (Near Aascars Cinemas, Katpadi), Vellore (CSI Complex, Anna Salai, near Raja Theatre) and Ranipet (Krishnagiri Trunk Road, near SBI, Muthukadai). Choose the one closest to you. The centres are open Mon–Sat 9:30 am–6:30 pm and Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm.
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