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Excel Programming Weekend Crash Course

by Peter G. Aitken

Book Details

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons
Published:2004-05-07
Pages:457
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Thirty clearly defined lessons take the reader from understanding the parts of an Excel application into building applications to work with data, formulas, charts, and the enhanced XML capabilities of the new Excel "X" Book is designed to teach the core concepts of Excel over a weekend or in just fifteen hours, with each session being thirty minutes Applicable to Excel 2000, Excel 2002, and the latest release, Excel 2003 Helps Excel power users in fields such as accounting, finance, operations m

Our Review

This hands-on programming guide delivers exactly what it promises: a structured path from Excel basics to building functional applications in just fifteen hours. Through thirty focused thirty-minute sessions, you'll move from understanding core components to creating tools that manipulate data, automate formulas, and leverage Excel's XML capabilities. The curriculum is designed specifically for Excel 2000 through 2003, making it ideal for professionals who need to upgrade their spreadsheet skills quickly without getting bogged down in outdated or advanced features.

What sets this crash course apart is its laser focus on practical workplace applications—especially valuable for accounting, finance, and operations roles where Excel proficiency directly impacts productivity. The bite-sized lessons prevent overwhelm while building tangible skills you can immediately apply to real-world tasks. For anyone tired of repetitive spreadsheet work and ready to automate their workflow, this weekend investment could transform how you interact with data forever.

Themes

Computers

Subjects

Computers