Microsoft Excel for Agriculture Professionals Course


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May 2025

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19 May - 30 May 10 days Half-day KES 110,000 | $ 1,190 Individual Group

June 2025

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16 Jun - 27 Jun 10 days Half-day KES 110,000 | $ 1,190 Individual Group

July 2025

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21 Jul - 1 Aug 10 days Half-day KES 110,000 | $ 1,190 Individual Group

August 2025

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18 Aug - 29 Aug 10 days Half-day KES 110,000 | $ 1,190 Individual Group

September 2025

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15 Sep - 26 Sep 10 days Half-day KES 110,000 | $ 1,190 Individual Group

October 2025

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20 Oct - 31 Oct 10 days Half-day KES 110,000 | $ 1,190 Individual Group

November 2025

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17 Nov - 28 Nov 10 days Half-day KES 110,000 | $ 1,190 Individual Group

December 2025

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8 Dec - 19 Dec 10 days Half-day KES 110,000 | $ 1,190 Individual Group

Course Overview

Microsoft Excel is a powerful spreadsheet that is easy to use and allows you to store, manipulate, analyse and visualize data. It also supports databases, graphics and presentation features. It is a powerful research tool that needs a minimum of teaching. It not only makes statistics enjoyable, it also brings life to numerical work. This course gives practical experience in the use of Microsoft Excel for data summary, presentation and for other basic statistical work. It concentrates on areas where Excel really can excel, such as array functions. We look at data entry and management, pivot tables, and graphics

Duration

10 days.

Target Audience

  • Farm Managers
  • Agricultural Economists
  • Agronomists
  • Extension Officers
  • Agricultural Researchers
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Farmers and Producers
  • Agricultural Consultants

Course Level:

Course Objectives

  • Data Management Proficiency
  • Advanced Formulae and Functions
  • Data Analysis and Visualization
  • Agricultural Data Applications
  • Reporting and Dashboard Creation
  • Data Integration and Automation
  • Problem-Solving Skills

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Excel for Agriculture Extension

  • Structured tables
  • Data entry and validation
  • Learning formula fundamentals
  • Creating formulas and their automatic application
  • Using references & named ranges

Module 2: Advanced Functions for Agriculture Data

  • Using special text functions for Agriculture extension-related applications
  • Using logical functions to get desirable results

Module 3: Data Analysis and Visualization

  • Using pivot tables and charts
  • Create a PivotTable Framework
  • Good statistical graphics
  • Conditional operations and array functions
  • Data summary and analysis; pros and cons of the Analysis Toolpak

Module 4: Advanced Lookup Techniques

  • Lookup function for Agriculture extension usage

Module 5: Data Protection and Automation

  • Protecting your data forms from invalid data entry
  • Recording MACROS & automating work

Module 6: Integrating Data from Multiple Sources

  • Linking several worksheets
  • Combining several workbooks to create a summary

Module 7: Worksheet Security and Review

  • Securing and reviewing your worksheet
  • Tracking changes and comments
  • Hiding and protecting formulas

Module 8: Mini Project and Recap

  • Application of learned skills in a mini project
  • Recap of key concepts and techniques

Module 9: Practical Applications in Agriculture

  • Case studies on the use of Excel in agriculture extension
  • Hands-on exercises with real agriculture data

Module 10: Advanced Data Management

  • Data cleaning and preparation techniques
  • Advanced data analysis methods
  • Best practices for data management in agriculture extension

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Course Administration Details:

Methodology

These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

Training Venue

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

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