Learning Objectives – Intro to Excel 2016 Pivot Tables

Learning Objectives
Module 1 Learning Objectives
Given a standard IBM-compatible personal computer with Microsoft Excel 2016 installed, after reading the assigned study guide pages as well as watching the instructor-led video(s), at the end of the module the student will be able to:

  • Identify the main components of a pivot table structure
  • Identify the consequences of using an unsuitable data table for a pivot table
  • Identify the best practices used for creating a suitable data table candidate for a pivot table.
  • Identify the steps used in creating a pivot table from the Recommended Pivot tables option
  • Imitate the instructor’s action in performing steps using the Recommended Pivot tables option
  • Identify the steps used in creating a pivot table using the standard method
  • Imitate the instructor’s action in performing steps for creating a pivot table using the standard method

Module 2 Learning Objectives
Given a standard IBM-compatible personal computer with Microsoft Excel 2016 installed, after reading the assigned study guide pages as well as watching the instructor-led video(s), at the end of the module the student will be able to: 

  • Identify the strengths and weaknesses of using the Compact View, Outline View, and Tabular View formats for pivot
  • Imitate the instructor’s action in building a pivot table using the Compact View, Outline View, and Tabular View
  • Identify how to relocate the subtotal position of a pivot table
  • Imitate the instructor’s action of relocating the subtotal position of a pivot table
  • Identify how to remove the Grand Total Column and Row Capabilities
  • Imitate the instructor’s action of removing the Grand Total Column and Row Capabilities
  • Identify how to insert blank lines after each pivot table item
  • Imitate the instructor’s action of inserting blank line after each pivot table item
  • Identify how to perform the Repeat All Items Labels feature
  • Imitate the instructor’s action of performing the Repeat All Items Labels feature
  • Identify basic steps used to improve pivot table readability
  • Imitate the instructor’s action of improving pivot table readability

Module 3 Learning Objectives
Given a standard IBM-compatible personal computer with Microsoft Excel 2016 installed, after reading the assigned study guide pages as well as watching the instructor-led video(s), at the end of the module the student will be able to:
 

  • Identify the steps used in creating a Calculated Field in a pivot table
  • Imitate the instructor’s action in performing the creation of a Calculated Field in a pivot table
  • Identify the steps used in removing a Calculated Field in a pivot table
  • Imitate the instructor’s action in removal of a Calculated Field in a pivot table
  • Identify the steps used in creating a Calculated Item in a pivot table
  • Imitate the instructor’s action in creating a Calculated Item in a pivot table
  • Identify the steps used in removing a Calculated Item in a pivot table
  • Imitate the instructor’s action in removal of a Calculated Item in a pivot table
  • Identify the steps used in finding a Calculated Field in a pivot table
  • Imitate the instructor’s action in finding a Calculated Field in a pivot table
  • Identify the steps used in finding a Calculated Item in a pivot table
  • Imitate the instructor’s action in finding a Calculated Item in a pivot table

​​Module 4 Learning Objectives
Given a standard IBM-compatible personal computer with Microsoft Excel 2016 installed, after reading the assigned study guide pages as well as watching the instructor-led video(s), at the end of the module the student will be able to:
 

  • Identify the steps used in creating a Slicer for filtering a pivot table
  • Imitate the instructor’s action in creating a Slicer for filtering a pivot table
  • Identify the steps used in creating a Timeline for filtering a pivot table
  • Imitate the instructor’s action in creating a Timeline for filtering a pivot table
  • Identify the steps used in creating a pivot table chart
  • Imitate the instructor’s action in creating a pivot table chart