DHAIRYA KHARBANDA
THE ULTIMATE
ROADMAP
YOU NEED!!
Complete Excel Roadmap:
Foundation: Getting Started with Excel
● Interface and Navigation
○ Learn the Excel interface: ribbons, toolbars, and workbooks.
○ Keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl+C, Ctrl+Z, Ctrl+Shift+L).
● Basic Features
○ Entering, editing, and formatting data.
○ Managing worksheets (inserting, renaming, deleting, and
navigating).
○ Basic cell formatting (font, color, alignment, borders).
● Formulas and Functions (Basics)
○ Simple calculations: addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division.
○ Introduction to basic functions: SUM(), AVERAGE(), MIN(),
MAX().
Resources:
Either one of these videos will help you learn the complete basics
of MS-Excel:
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Excel Formulas and Functions:
https://youtu.be/Y8xhrUa3KH4?si=HatyoCQ2SXtMLuCX
Excel Formulas for Analysts:
https://youtu.be/MeBYShlqsak?si=0ClGbcMLTFj371gm
Intermediate Skills and Advanced Excel:
● Data Formatting and Validation
○ Conditional formatting to highlight patterns.
○ Data validation: drop-down lists, restricting inputs.
● Working with Tables
○ Creating and formatting tables.
○ Sorting, filtering, and summarizing data.
● Advanced Formulas
○ Logical functions: IF(), AND(), OR().
○ Lookup functions: VLOOKUP(), HLOOKUP(), INDEX(),
MATCH().
○ Text functions: LEFT(), RIGHT(), LEN(), TRIM(),
CONCATENATE() (or TEXTJOIN() in modern Excel).
● Charts and Graphs
○ Creating basic charts (bar, pie, line, scatter).
○ Customizing chart elements (titles, legends, axis labels).
● Data Protection
○ Locking cells and sheets.
○ Adding passwords to workbooks.
● Advanced Formulas and Functions
○ Nested formulas for complex logic.
○ Date and time functions: NOW(), TODAY(), DATEDIF().
○ Array formulas: Dynamic arrays and FILTER(), SORT(),
UNIQUE().
● Data Analysis Tools
○ Pivot tables: Creating, customizing, and analyzing data.
○ Pivot charts: Dynamic visualizations.
● Advanced Charting
○ Waterfall, sunburst, and radar charts.
○ Combination charts (e.g., bar + line in one chart).
● Data Cleaning and Transformation
○ TEXT() for formatting numbers and dates.
○ Power Query basics: Importing, cleaning, and transforming
data.
● Error Handling in Formulas
○ Using IFERROR() and ISERROR().
Resources:
Learn Advance Excel:
https://youtu.be/8Ob8Hre_SnI?si=5sKEA5_sLq2fzaR7
Pivot Tables in Excel:
https://youtu.be/UsdedFoTA68?si=NfNpghXMAR1T585q
https://youtu.be/4PWVFBiFVVU?si=GmS4NRxVGyTpmNsz
Conditional Formatting in Excel:
https://youtu.be/ZsjQiZPdIs8?si=D-Mj51pB3oEMwd9W
Mastery: Automation and Data Modeling
● Macros and VBA
○ Recording macros for repetitive tasks.
○ Writing basic VBA scripts for custom solutions.
● Power Tools
○ Power Pivot: Building data models, relationships, and
measures.
○ Power Query: Advanced data transformation techniques.
● Advanced Data Visualization
○ Interactive dashboards with slicers and timelines.
○ Conditional formatting for dynamic dashboards.
● What-If Analysis
○ Scenario Manager.
○ Goal Seek and Data Tables.
Resources:
Data Visulaisation in Excel:
https://youtu.be/hElkEzAjd5o?list=PLAE-5Y383viiGxNskXM443Ir1mvaS
MJqU
Dashboards in Excel:
https://youtu.be/RM8T1eYBjQY?si=YflB8Jqii-RUpSCZ
https://youtu.be/VV8iRJ-DS0A?si=kZXzEsGzz0pi1_Zb
Charts and Graphs in Excel:
https://youtu.be/eHtZrIb0oWY?si=TekaORaHkEAg_xMw
If Function and Vlookup in Excel:
https://youtu.be/rgReFm6jh8U?si=uMQH8lHHDpj-mP2Y
What-If Analysis:
https://youtu.be/FXaV4lckino?si=pPgtvJWkpbwaKIn5
https://youtu.be/NVpVZB-ZEfI?si=sSAfZOrZsP9VbPOv
Real-World Application and Continuous Learning
● Practical Projects
○ Build financial models, sales dashboards, and inventory
trackers.
○ Automate reporting processes.
● Industry-Specific Skills
○ Learn Excel tools for specific industries (e.g., financial
modeling for finance, resource planning for operations).
● Stay Updated
○ Explore new features in Excel (e.g., XLOOKUP, dynamic
arrays).
○ Follow Excel blogs, forums, or YouTube channels for tips.
Resources:
Excel Projects:
https://youtu.be/XeWfLNe3moM?si=60yoxUm2YP2fr45X
https://youtu.be/Rthh_bK5xUs?si=kusie1tWMw02bTU5
https://youtu.be/m13o5aqeCbM?si=zcrxg2Aa1ahpu6Cz
Complete Playlist to learn how to use all the formulas and all the
aspects of Excel with AI:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNvwtnHYoN8&list=PLPmQ8t2UEB-
eAjCuFcOMmEav4hSO0Yv8k
How to Increase your Excel Skills with ChatGPT (10x Productivity ):
https://youtu.be/2gGlcEqLqLk?si=HAMgn6llUpypf5E8
Create Stunning Excel Dashboards with AI:
https://youtu.be/L7Nd9gujT5M?si=gyNRvgDWdr06Y5Ld
AI will do all your Excel Work:
https://youtu.be/VOvIu5lKoBQ?si=N3pU7kGlAdJHdX7N
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