Excel - Mastering Lookup Functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)

Mike Thomas

Date:
Aug. 6, 2025
Duration:
60 Minutes
Time:
1 PM EST | 10 AM PST | Wednesday
Speaker:
Mike Thomas

Live Version:

Recorded Version:

Combo Offers

Live + Recorded

Live + Recorded

Overview:

"How do I look up a value in list ONE and pick up a related value from list TWO" "How do I avoid my lookup formula displaying an ugly error when it can't find a match?" "I've heard of VLOOKUP but what's HLOOKUP and what’s XLOOKUP?"

These are just a few of the questions I get asked on a regular basis. You can get the answers to these questions (and more) by attending this training session dedicated to mastering the various lookup functions that are built into Excel.


Why you should Attend:

VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP are some of the most well-known (and most useful) formulas in Excel. Used properly, they will help you to improve the accuracy and integrity of your Excel workbooks, save a ton of time and minimize data entry errors.


Agenda:

• VLOOKUP v HLOOKUP v XLOOKUP
• How to construct and use the LOOKUP functions
• Tables – the key to future-proofing LOOKUP
• How to avoid your LOOKUP functions displaying #NA

Who Will Benefit:

This training is categorized as intermediate and is aimed at users who want to learn about the Lookup functions in Excel.

Although the training will be delivered using the latest version of Excel, this training is relevant for users of all versions of Excel (Note: XLOOKUP is only available in certain versions of Excel)

Live Version:

Recorded Version:

Combo Offers

Live + Recorded

Live + Recorded


Instructor:

Mike Thomas

Speaker

Mike Thomas is a leading UK-based IT Trainer and Content Creator renowned for his expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Power BI. Throughout his distinguished 35-year career, Mike has delivered thousands of courses and produced an extensive library of written and video tutorials, available on his blog and YouTube channel. As a Microsoft MVP and Fellow of The Learning and Performance Institute, Mike has collaborated with numerous global and UK-based companies, providing tailored training and developing innovative Microsoft Office solutions that streamline business processes. His passion for teaching, knowledge-sharing and technology makes him a sought-after speaker and trainer, continually inspiring others to harness the full potential of Microsoft Office tools.