Excel for HR Beginner

Students will learn foundational Excel skills tailored to HR data management. This course covers essential text functions like text-to-columns and Flash Fill for organizing employee data, along with the TODAY function to calculate service length. Students will explore formulas for calculating metrics like gross pay and remaining time off, while gaining an understanding of absolute references. Additionally, they will learn advanced tools such as XLOOKUP for searching employee records, COUNTIF for counting instances, and SUMIF and AVERAGEIF for analyzing program costs by employee or department. The course also demonstrates data consolidation from multiple sheets and creating dynamic visuals with charts and sparklines to enhance data interpretation. Through these skills, HR professionals will become proficient in organizing, calculating, and visualizing workforce data in Excel.