Training

The table below provides access to 16 interactive training tutorials which demonstrate the practical implementation of each of the Spreadsheet Modelling Areas within the Best Practice Spreadsheet Modelling Standards. These free training tutorials have been provided by Best Practice Modelling, and you will need to download and install their Best Practice Modelling System if you would like to undertake the practical exercises within them. However, you do not need to buy this software to undertake this training.

Movie Tutorials

Introduction
Overview of the Best Practice Modelling System and the embedded interactive training system.
  Duration: 8:27 Examples: 1 Exercises: 1 Watch: Small  |  Large
  1. General Concepts
  Fundamental concepts including workbook, sheet and cell purpose and content.
  Duration: 9:58 Examples: 1 Exercises: 0 Watch: Small  |  Large
  2. Workbook Structure
  Workbook structure, sections, table of contents and navigation.
  Duration: 21:03 Examples: 1 Exercises: 2 Watch: Small  |  Large
  3. Sheet Structure
  Sheet types, structure, consistency, titles and content.
  Duration: 10:08 Examples: 1 Exercises: 1 Watch: Small  |  Large
  4. Formats & Styles
  Format and style purpose, consistency, identification, explanation and appearance.
  Duration: 13:55 Examples: 1 Exercises: 1 Watch: Small  |  Large
  5. Assumption Entry Interfaces
  Assumption entry interface structure, rules, consistency, location and formats. Interface control tools, including purpose-based styles, controls, data validation and checks.
  Duration: 50:54 Examples: 1 Exercises: 2 Watch: Small  |  Large
  6. Sensitivity Analysis
  Sensitivity analysis structure, location, rules and identification. Common sensitivity analysis methods, including single and dual output sensitivity analysis examples.
  Duration: 10:14 Examples: 1 Exercises: 0 Watch: Small  |  Large
  7. Outputs & Presentations
  Output links, rules, separation and sections. Presentation outputs creation, including dashboards and charting.
  Duration: 13:25 Examples: 1 Exercises: 1 Watch: Small  |  Large
  8. Calculation Formulae
  Calculation formulae consistency, rules, diagrams and complexities. Formula analysis and review, including error detection and location.
  Duration: 9:39 Examples: 1 Exercises: 1 Watch: Small  |  Large
  9. Naming Principles
  Workbook, sheet and range naming consistency, identification, rules and application.
  Duration: 26:26 Examples: 1 Exercises: 1 Watch: Small  |  Large
  10. Time Series Analysis
  Time series analysis, assumptions, consistency, structure, periodicity, rules and output. Historical and forecast time series analysis tools and techniques.
  Duration: 41:40 Examples: 2 Exercises: 3 Watch: Small  |  Large
  11. Checks
  Error checks, sensitivity checks and alert checks structure, rules, location, formats and identification. Automated and integrated checks system creation and maintenace.
  Duration: 18:20 Examples: 1 Exercises: 1 Watch: Small  |  Large
  12. Printing & Viewing
  Printing and viewing consistency, rules, margins, page numbers and information. Table of contents page numbering, printed page identifiers and printing and viewing efficiency tools.
  Duration: 18:23 Examples: 1 Exercises: 1 Watch: Small  |  Large
  13. Multiple Workbooks
  Multiple workbook links, structure, location, rules and diagrams. Efficiently linking workbooks using model import and model export sheets.
  Duration: 14:13 Examples: 1 Exercises: 1 Watch: Small  |  Large
  14. Security & Protection
  Workbook, sheet and cell protection and control. Purpose-based styles and tools for efficiently protecting a workbook prior to distribution.
  Duration: 7:20 Examples: 1 Exercises: 1 Watch: Small  |  Large
  15. Visual Basic Programming
  The use of Visual Basic programming in spreadsheet models. Fundamental tips and tricks for writing VBA macros within workbooks.
  Duration: 10:05 Examples: 1 Exercises: 1 Watch: Small  |  Large
  16. Miscellaneous
  Various other areas, including workbook calculation setting, model developer identification and the creation of model help files and user guides.
  Duration: 3:57 Examples: 1 Exercises: 0 Watch: Small  |  Large