Advanced Data Entry Techniques
Track Back Office
Duration 60 hours
Skill Level Advanced
Language English

About this Course

Learn efficient data entry methods, validation, shortcuts, and automated formatting.
Learning Mode: Learn at ALC or at Home

Detailed Course Curriculum

Hands-on module breakdown aligned with MKCL production standards and industry requirements.

  • Data Entry Tasks
  • Quickly convert hard copy to soft copy
  • Changing the layout of data from columns to rows quickly
  • Adding forms to the Quick Access Toolbar
  • Entering numbers, dates, days, or months serially into cells
  • Entering text to specify quantity before or after a numeric value
  • Using the summation formula to calculate the total amount in a spreadsheet
  • Changing the format of the date entered selected cells
  • Calculating the balance amount and displaying negative numbers properly
  • Deleting blank or redundant cells from the middle of the spreadsheet
  • Entering same data into various cells of the spreadsheet
  • Deleting duplicate data from the spreadsheet
  • Data Validation: Introducing a dropdown list for entering a fixed or limited range of data into the cells
  • Using the data validation feature to quickly introduce more than two kinds of data into the dropdown list for cells
  • See the fixed list of values for a column cell
  • Conditional Formatting
  • Sort & Filter
  • File conversion from pdf to word
  • What are the key data entry skills
  • What is image assisted data entry
  • Scanning Image (De-pixelation)
  • Resizing images
  • Data Validation
  • Compression of documents
  • Applying page size settings and print settings
  • Merge and Split documents
  • Report Creation
  • Reporting and presentation of data
  • Adding Digital Signature
  • Formatting Email
  • Proofreading your document
  • Proofreading your document with auto-correct
  • Password-protecting files and documents
  • Encrypted PDFs
  • Website scrape case study
  • Data Entry - collect specific information from website
  • Basic DBMS
  • What is Apache OpenOffice?
  • Why OpenOffice?
  • Apache OpenOffice Product Description
  • Where is Apache OpenOffice Used?
  • Overview of OpenOffice Calc
  • Navigating OpenOffice Calc Interface
  • Customizing User Interface & Toolbar
  • Options under OpenOffice Tools
  • Important Properties in Calc
  • Worksheet Basics
  • Workbook & Worksheet Basics
  • Creating, Opening, and Saving Workbooks
  • Basic Spreadsheet Operations
  • Entering and Editing Data
  • Using Clipboard Options Effectively
  • Paste Special Features
  • Auto-Fill Features
  • Create Auto-Fill List
  • Working with Cells
  • Working with Sheets
  • Using Basic Formulas and Functions
  • Working with Rows
  • Working with Columns
  • Case Study: Filling Employee Information
  • Things to Remember While Filling Information
  • Getting Ready for Data Entry
  • Cell References in Calc
  • Absolute & Mixed Cell References
  • Introduction to Cell Formatting
  • Deep Dive into Cell Formatting
  • Conditional Formatting
  • Advanced Conditional Formatting
  • Data Validation & Lists
  • Input Messages & Error Prompts
  • Case Study: Cleaning Employee Database
  • Introduction to Functions and Formulas
  • Basic Mathematical Formulas
  • Everyday Functions
  • Basic Logical Functions
  • Text Functions
  • Advanced Text Functions
  • Commonly used Date Functions
  • Advanced Date Functions
  • Date Formats in Calc
  • Time Formats in Calc
  • Calculating Age of a Person
  • Advanced Functions in Calc
  • Lookup Functions
  • Reference Functions
  • Index and Match Functions
  • Financial Functions
  • Statistical Functions
  • Advanced Statistical Functions
  • Nested Functions in Calc
  • Case Study: Formatting Employee Database
  • Case Study: Revamping Employee Database
  • Data Crunching
  • Data Filtering
  • Sorting of Data
  • Data Arrangement with Outlining
  • Data Consolidation
  • Getting External Dataset
  • Using Goal Seek
  • Data Solver
  • Advanced Scenarios
  • Case Study: Working with Sales Data
  • Case Study: Using Formulas
  • Introduction to Pivot Tables
  • Difference between Table and Pivot Table
  • Creating a basic Data Table
  • Creating a basic Pivot Table
  • Calculations in Pivot Table
  • Advanced Calculations
  • Filtering Data in Pivot Table
  • Formatting in Pivot Table
  • Creating Pivot Charts
  • Case Study: Analyzing Sales Data
  • Built-In Formula Tools
  • Keyboard Shortcuts and Productivity Tips
  • Tracing Errors in Formulas
  • Auditing and Tracing Formulas
  • Error Handling in Formulas
  • Common Error Functions
  • Creating Named Ranges
  • Using Named Ranges
  • Workbook & Worksheet Protection
  • Cell Protection in Calc
  • Introduction to OpenOffice Writer
  • Overview of OpenOffice Writer
  • Navigating the OpenOffice Writer Interface
  • Customizing the Interface & Toolbars
  • Pages & Views in Writer
  • Creating, Opening, and Saving Workbooks
  • Opening & Saving Other Formats
  • Getting Help on Writer
  • Working with Text
  • Setting up the Writer
  • Choosing Options that affect OOS
  • Options for Loading and Saving
  • Options for Writer
  • Options for HTML Document
  • Options for Language Settings
  • Auto Correct Options in Writer
  • Cut, Copy and Paste
  • Alignment in Writer
  • Formatting of Pages
  • Numbering of Pages
  • Headers and Footers
  • Footnotes and Endnotes
  • Using Tables for Page Layouts
  • Using Frames for Page Layouts
  • Using Columns to define Page Layouts
  • Bullet Points and Numbering
  • Case Study: Write an offer Letter for Hiring
  • Case Study: Preparing the Offer Letter
  • Introduction to Writer Text Styles
  • Page Style Setting
  • Styles and Formatting
  • Modifying and Applying New Styles
  • Creating Custom Paragraphs
  • Assigning Shortcut keys
  • Defining a Hierarchy of Headings
  • Using Hyperlinks
  • Working with Tables through Calc
  • What is Data Management and how it differs from Data Entry?
  • Typical Data Management Jobs in the market
  • Data Management vs Data Governance
  • Define Data
  • Where do we use data?
  • What is data management?
  • How does data management help businesses to achieve their goals?
  • What are the various steps involved in data management?
  • Importance of Human Factor in Data Management
  • How to establish Data Management Culture
  • Data Policy
  • Data Ownership
  • Data Stewardship
  • Data Custodianship
  • Data Documentation
  • Data Quality
  • Data Security
  • Data Redundancy
  • Data Compliance
  • Data Auditing
  • Benefits of becoming data driven
  • Cultivate proper teams of team data leaders
  • Involving people in each step of transition process
  • Integrating data from all sources
  • Adopt technology for success
  • Set and monitor key performance indicators
  • What is a database?
  • What mediums do professionals use for storing data?
  • How do professionals organize and store official data?
  • What are some good practices for organizing and storing data?
  • What is Metadata?
  • What are the types of metadata?
  • What is Big Data?
  • Define Data Analytics
  • What course of study can you persue to become an expert in Data Analytics?
  • What is social media marketing?
  • What exactly is data collection from social media?
  • How would you collect data from Facebook?
  • How can you collect data from Instagram?
  • Data Collection Techniques
  • Data Cleaning Techniques: Downloading, Saving, and Cleaning data
  • Data Cleaning Techniques: Freezing and Cleaning data
  • What are relational data management systems?
  • What can you do with SQL Server?
  • Databases, Tables and Other objects in SQL server RDBMS
  • SQL vs T-SQL
  • Data Analysis
  • Google Data Studio - An Introduction
  • Data Sources
  • Data Sources
  • Data Blending
  • Data Blending
  • Data Blending inside
  • Data Blending inside
  • Google Data Studio-Creating Reports and Chart Types
  • Report canvas interface
  • Report canvas interface
  • Creating chart types- Table, Pivot table
  • Creating chart types- Table, Pivot table
  • Bar Chart
  • Bar Chart
  • Line Chart
  • Line Chart
  • Time series chart
  • Time series chart
  • Scorecard Pie Maps charts
  • Scorecard Pie Maps charts
  • Community visualization
  • Embed URL in reports
  • Creating Groups
  • Page and report level
  • Creating multi page report with navigation
  • Using parameters to get user input
  • Copying chart formatting
  • Managing data segments
  • Regular expressions
  • Right chart for your report
  • Tips to create effective reports"
  • What is Canva?
  • What are the features of Canva?
  • How can you create a free account in Canva?
  • How can you use Canva to make a checklist for data collection?
  • Outcome
  • Managing Data on the Cloud
  • Introduction to Google Drive
  • Getting Started with Google Drive
  • Google Drive for Web, Mobile and PC
  • Creating a New File
  • Uploading and Syncing Files
  • Managing your Files
  • Searching files from Google drive
  • Organizing the files in Google drive
  • Sharing and Collaboration of Files
  • Downloading and Printing Files
  • Google Drive vs One Drive
  • Introduction to One Drive
  • Getting Started with One Drive
  • One Drive for Web, Mobile and PC
  • Creating a New File
  • Uploading and Syncing Files
  • Managing your Files
  • Searching files from One Drive
  • Organizing the files in One Drive
  • Sharing and Collaboration of Files
  • Downloading and Printing Files
  • Introduction Video to Data Entry
  • Understand Database Essentials for MySQL
  • Get Started: MySQL for Beginners
  • Install and Configure MySQL - A Step-by-Step Guide
  • Grasp Relational Model Basics for Database Design
  • Create and Structure Tables: Rows and Columns Mastery
  • Introduction Video to Data Entry
  • Execute SQL Commands: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
  • Filter and Sort SQL Queries for Enhanced Data Retrieval
  • Simplify Queries: Mastering Aliases and Expressions in SQL
  • Manage Data Types in SQL: A Comprehensive Approach
  • Utilize Numeric, String, and Date Types in SQL Queries
  • Craft Simple SQL Queries for Effective Data Analysis
  • Introduction Video to Data Entry
  • Query Across Multiple Tables: Mastering SQL Joins
  • Apply INNER and OUTER JOINs: Advanced Table Relationships
  • Aggregate Data: Using GROUP BY and HAVING in SQL
  • Master GROUP BY and HAVING Clauses for Data Segmentation
  • Introduction Video to Data Entry
  • Advance Your Querying Techniques with SQL
  • Utilize CTEs for Complex SQL Query Optimization
  • Modify Data with SQL: INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE Mastery
  • Manage Transactions in SQL for Data Integrity
  • Create and Utilize SQL Views for Simplified Data Management
  • Leverage Indexing for Enhanced SQL Query Performance
  • Introduction Video to Data Entry
  • Develop and Execute Stored Procedures in MySQL
  • Implement User-defined Functions for Custom SQL Operations
  • Apply Database Design Principles for Efficient Structures
  • Master Normalization to Optimize Database Design
  • Implementation of Primary Key and Foreign Key
  • Introduction Video to Data Entry
  • Enforce Data Integrity with Constraints in MySQL
  • Manage Users and Permissions for MySQL Security
  • Secure MySQL Database Access: Best Practices
  • Plan and Execute MySQL Backup Strategies
  • Achieve Point-in-Time Recovery for MySQL Databases
  • Optimize SQL Queries for Maximum Performance
  • Analyze SQL Query Execution Plans for Efficiency
  • Introduction to Data Squirrel
  • Installation and Setup
  • Explaining the interface
  • Understanding Data Sources and Connections
  • Basic Data Manipulation Techniques
  • Introduction to Data Visualization
  • Advanced Data Manipulation
  • Complex Data Visualization
  • Data Analysis with Data Squirrel
  • Automation and Scripting in Data Squirrel
  • Case Study: Marketing Analytics
  • Case Study: Financial Data Analysis
  • Case Study: Operational Efficiency
  • Best Practices in Data Squirrel
  • Troubleshooting Common Issues
  • Continuing Your Data Squirrel Journey
  • What is TOMAT? An Overview
  • Installing TOMAT and Setting Up the Environment
  • The Contemporary Relevance of TOMAT
  • Navigating the TOMAT Interface
  • Basic Operations in TOMAT
  • Advanced Data Analysis with TOMAT
  • Use Cases and Case Study
  • Best Practices and Tips for Efficient Use of TOMAT
  • Q&A and How to Contribute to the TOMAT Community
Eligibility Criteria
• Basic knowledge of computers and keen desire to build skills in this field.
• Open to students, job seekers, and working professionals.
Official Certification
• Official MKCL KLiC Certificate upon successful completion of the course and evaluations.
Work-Centric Learning Approach
• Step 1: Learners are given an overview of the course and its connection to life and work
• Step 2: Learners are exposed to the specific tool(s) used in the course through the various real-life applications of the tool(s).
• Step 3: Learners are acquainted with the careers and the hierarchy of roles they can perform at workplaces after attaining increasing levels of mastery over the tool(s).
• Step 4: Learners are acquainted with the architecture of the tool or tool map so as to appreciate various parts of the tool, their functions, utility and inter-relations.
• Step 5: Learners are exposed to simple application development methodology by using the tool at the beginner’s level.
• Step 6: Learners perform the differential skills related to the use of the tool to improve the given ready-made industry-standard outputs.
• Step 7: Learners are engaged in appreciation of real-life case studies developed by the experts.
• Step 8: Learners are encouraged to proceed from appreciation to imitation of the experts.
• Step 9: After the imitation experience, they are required to improve the expert’s outputs so that they proceed from mere imitation to emulation.
• Step 10: Emulation is taken a level further from working with differential skills towards the visualization and creation of a complete output according to the requirements provided. (Long Assignments)
• Step 11: Understanding the requirements, communicating one’s own thoughts and presenting are important skills required in facing an interview for securing a work order/job. For instilling these skills, learners are presented with various subject-specific technical as well as HR-oriented questions and encouraged to answer them.
• Step 12: Finally, they develop the integral skills involving optimal methods and best practices to produce useful outputs right from scratch, publish them in their ePortfolio and thereby proceed from emulation to self-expression, from self-expression to self-confidence and from self-confidence to self-reliance and self-esteem!

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