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Do you love to work with Excel? Or maybe you are just looking to learn what you need to do better at work or apply for a new job. In either case, this group is for you.
Because it is impossible for any of us to know everything about Excel, this group is meant to be a space for sharing what we know with each other. In each session, we bring a guest to tell us about their best tips, tricks, techniques, and thoughts about an Excel-related topic. We are very proud of the amazing content that we have delivered to our Group Members so far.
Registration as a member has no cost, and all the sessions are FREE.
We are running two different session series to address everyone's needs.
EXCEL ESSENTIALS: focusing on essential functions and features, fundamental core concepts for data analysis, and practical tips for everyday use.
This series will offer shorter sessions delivered by Excel Trainers, Power Users, and Experts to help you build your foundational Excel skills and become a stronger and more confident Excel user.
Presentation time: about 30 minutes
Total session duration: about 60 minutes
EXCEL EXPANDED: because Excel keeps evolving and expanding in so many directions and can integrate with so many different technologies, we will continue to invite the best experts in the world to share their knowledge and best tips with us, leading us to expand our Excel skills and understanding of what Excel can do.
These sessions will follow our usual format.
Presentation time: 45-60 minutes
Total session duration: about 90 minutes
Anyone can attend any of the sessions by clicking a link provided to those who register (RSVP Yes) for the session.
Sessions are currently happening online through Microsoft Teams. There is no need to install Microsoft Teams. You can use your browser on your computer or mobile device to join the session.
We would love to hear what you have been up to with Excel. What kind of problems do you solve with it? What kind of solutions do you build with it? What are your favourite techniques, features and tools? What is your advice about best practices for working with Excel?
If you want to learn more about using Excel to your maximum potential, this group is for you. Let's all get together to connect and learn from each other.
VIDEO RECORDINGS:
The session video recordings are made available a few days after the session on the YouTube channel MS Excel Toronto Meetup - YouTube.
ACCESS TO EXERCISE FILES:
You can access the exercise for any previous session by going to "DISCUSSIONS" and finding a post there with the link to a shared folder.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU to our lead sponsor - Sheetcast - for covering the administrative fees to run the MS Excel Toronto meetup group on this platform.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU to our volunteers Antony Pihut, Phil Roth and anonymous volunteers.
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See all- Excel Tables: Consistent & Reliable Reporting at your fingertips | Eithne DolanLink visible for attendees
SESSION DETAILS
Eithne’s presentation aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the power of Excel Tables. By the end of the session, you will be equipped to use tables to create consistent, reliable reports, charts, and data. When source data changes, all dependent objects will automatically update, eliminating the need for manual adjustments.
Session Outline- Benefits of Excel Tables: Learn why tables are superior to normal data ranges.
- Dynamic Filtering: Use Slicers for easy data filtering.
- Flexibility: Dynamically add or remove data from tables.
- Formulas: Subtotal function in or outside tables.
- Visualization: Create charts and pivot tables from tables.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Eithne (pronounced Eth-na) hails from Galway in the west of Ireland. With 35 years experience and a background in computer science, she began her career as a programmer and project manager across various business sectors. Her involvement in developing Year 2000 software for a large multinational took her around the globe, teaching others how to use it. This experience ignited her passion for training and empowering people with knowledge and confidence. Soon after, Eithne left the corporate world to establish Your Online Training, offering two key services:- CUSTOMISED Live Virtual Microsoft Application Training: Eithne delivers live virtual training sessions to clients both nationally and internationally. Courses include Excel, Power Query, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Corporate LMS On-Demand Training: Eithne has successfully transformed her live Microsoft training sessions into pre-recorded, on-demand courses. These trainings are accessible directly within the client's environment, allowing them to access any course or specific module whenever and wherever they need it.
Find more about Eithne’s work and connect with her:
Website: https://www.youronline.training/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/youronlinetraining/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youronlinetraining/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourOnlineTraining
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youronline.trainingAGENDA (Eastern Time)
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM - Introduction by Celia Alves
5:45PM - 6:15 PM - "Excel Tables: Consistent & Reliable Reporting at your fingertips" by Eithne Dolan
6:15PM - 6:30 PM - Q&A + Closing by Celia Alves and Gráinne DugganREGISTRATION
This session will be hosted on Microsoft Teams and recorded to share with others who could not attend live. You must register for the event to access the Teams Meeting link, which will become visible after you RSVP Yes.JOINING THE EVENT
The link will be visible only if you RSVP beforehand.
During the speaker's presentation, we ask that attendees ensure they are on MUTE to avoid background noise and distractions.
Attendees can type questions and comments into the chat, which will be monitored by the event hosts.
At the end, there will be time for Q&A, where attendees can unmute their mic and even share their video to ask questions.**NOTE: As mentioned, this event will be recorded and shared on YouTube and other social media platforms; therefore, attendee information may be visible in the recording.
We are looking forward to meeting you there!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU note to our lead sponsor: Sheetcast
- How Can I Chart My Data? | Anne WalshLink visible for attendees
SESSION DETAILS
More and more, users are being asked to present their data in a visual format. If you are new to Excel, this can be daunting. What data will I use? What’s the best chart? What happens when I need to update it? In this presentation, Anne Walsh will show you how to let Excel help you choose the best chart, how to identify the data you need and let Excel help you. She will also include tips and tricks on working with charts. If you have put people who do charts on a pedestal – prepare to join them.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Anne Walsh is a freelance trainer (25 years !) specialising in Excel and PowerBI. She lives in the west of Ireland. She has written several books on Excel and is waiting patiently for Hollywood to option some of them. Her most recent book “Hate Excel? Learn to love the software that can transform your confidence and career” was an Amazon bestseller. She liked to “put the fun in functions”. There may be some awful puns – you have been warned. Find more about Anne’s work and connect with her:
Website: www.the-excel-lady.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theexcellady/
Blog: https://the-excel-lady.com/blog/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheExcelLady/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheExcelLady_IrelandAGENDA (Eastern Time)
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM - Introduction by Celia Alves
5:45PM - 6:15 PM - "How Can I Chart My Data? " by Anne Walsh
6:15PM - 6:30 PM - Q&A + Closing by Celia Alves and Gráinne DugganREGISTRATION
This session will be hosted on Microsoft Teams and recorded to share with others who could not attend live. You must register for the event to access the Teams Meeting link, which will become visible after you RSVP Yes.JOINING THE EVENT
The link will be visible only if you RSVP beforehand.
During the speaker's presentation, we ask that attendees ensure they are on MUTE to avoid background noise and distractions.
Attendees can type questions and comments into the chat, which will be monitored by the event hosts.
At the end, there will be time for Q&A, where attendees can unmute their mic and even share their video to ask questions.**NOTE: As mentioned, this event will be recorded and shared on YouTube and other social media platforms; therefore, attendee information may be visible in the recording.
We are looking forward to meeting you there!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU note to our lead sponsor: Sheetcast
- Bye-Bye Messy Data: Power Query to the Rescue! | Alejandra HorvathLink visible for attendees
SESSION DETAILS
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: This session will start at a later time than usual.
In this session, we’ll dive into a practical, real-world example demonstrating how Power Query can simplify data transformations and unlock efficiencies in Excel. You will walk away with actionable insights and tips.
Power Query is a game-changer!
Join us, and let's explore the magic of Power Query together!
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Alejandra Horvath is a chartered Professional Accountant in Canada and a Certified Microsoft Excel Expert.
On her YouTube channels, she shares content related to Excel and Power Query.
Alejandra appreciates the positive impact that Power Query has had in her life as an accountant, and loves sharing her learnings with others, hoping that it will help them as well.
Find more about Alejandra's work and connect with her:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alejandrahorvath/
YouTube:
English: youtube.com/@alejandrahorvath/featured
Spanish: youtube.com/@alejandrahorvathenespa%C3%B1ol/featuredInstagram: instagram.com/empowered2xl
AGENDA (Eastern Time)
7:00 PM - 7:15 PM - Introduction by Celia Alves
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM - "Bye-Bye Messy Data: Power Query to the Rescue!" by Alejandra Horvath
8:15 PM - 8:30 PM - Q&A + Closing by Celia Alves and Gráinne DugganREGISTRATION
This session will be hosted on Microsoft Teams and recorded to share with others who could not attend live. You must register for the event to access the Teams Meeting link, which will become visible after you RSVP Yes.JOINING THE EVENT
The link will be visible only if you RSVP beforehand.
During the speaker's presentation, we ask that attendees ensure they are on MUTE to avoid background noise and distractions.
Attendees can type questions and comments into the chat, which will be monitored by the event hosts.
At the end, there will be time for Q&A, where attendees can unmute their mic and even share their video to ask questions.**NOTE: As mentioned, this event will be recorded and shared on YouTube and other social media platforms; therefore, attendee information may be visible in the recording.
We are looking forward to meeting you there!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU note to our lead sponsor: Sheetcast
- Power Query Beyond User Interface – Tips and Tricks | Chandeep ChhabraLink visible for attendees
⚠️ Please note that this session will take place at an earlier time than usual because our speaker is presenting from the other side of the world compared to Toronto.
SESSION DETAILS
Discover how to go beyond Power Query’s user interface and unlock advanced techniques to handle complex data challenges. In this session, Chandeep Chhabra will share practical tips and tricks, including the use of M language, to enhance your data transformation process. Whether you’re looking to automate repetitive tasks or solve tricky data problems, this talk will give you actionable insights to take your Power Query skills to the next level.
🎁GIVEAWAY ALERT! Two lucky winners among the live session attendees will get a digital copy of Chandeep's new book: Power Query Book - Goodly
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Chandeep Chhabra is a seasoned BI professional, deeply proficient in Excel and Power BI. He runs the popular YouTube channel Goodly, with over 100,000 subscribers known for producing high-quality content and making complex topics simple to understand. He's also a frequent speaker at international Excel conferences like the Global Excel Summit in London and Bulgaria Excel Days in Sofia.
Over the past 10+ years, Chandeep's online courses have received rave reviews, and thousands of students have benefited from his unique teaching style, clear explanations, and practical examples based on real-world business scenarios. He's is also the founder and principal partner at Goodly Insights, a data analytics consulting firm specializing in Power BI and Excel-based solutions for companies around the world.
Find more about Chandeep's work and connect with him:
Website: https://goodly.co.in/products
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandeepchhabra/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodlyChandeep/videos
Twitter: https://x.com/chandeep2786AGENDA (Eastern Time)
8:00 AM- 8:15 AM - Introduction by Celia Alves
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM - "Power Query Beyond User Interface – Tips and Tricks" by Chandeep Chhabra
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM - Q&A + Closing by Celia Alves and Gráinne DugganREGISTRATION
This session will be hosted on Microsoft Teams and recorded to share with others who could not attend live. You must register for the event to access the Teams Meeting link, which will become visible after you RSVP Yes.JOINING THE EVENT
The link will be visible only if you RSVP beforehand.
During the speaker's presentation, we ask that attendees ensure they are on MUTE to avoid background noise and distractions.
Attendees can type questions and comments into the chat, which will be monitored by the event hosts.
At the end, there will be time for Q&A, where attendees can unmute their mic and even share their video to ask questions.**NOTE: As mentioned, this event will be recorded and shared on YouTube and other social media platforms; therefore, attendee information may be visible in the recording.
We are looking forward to meeting you there!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU note to our lead sponsor: Sheetcast