Microsoft Excel Introduction
Course Description
Microsoft Excel Introduction is part of a 3-level study program. This course aims to give participants a thorough understanding of the basics of creating and working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. It covers creating a new workbook, adding data, editing data, working with formulas, printing and charting.
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of Microsoft Excel Introduction you should be able to:
- navigate your way around Microsoft Excel
- open and navigate within workbooks and worksheets
- understand and work with ranges in a worksheet
- use the fill operations available to fill a data series
- understand, create and work with formulas and functions
- understand and use formula cell referencing
- understand and use the number formatting features in Excel
- sort data in a list in a worksheet
- filter data in a table
- print your workbook data
- create effective charts in Microsoft Excel
Prerequisites
Microsoft Excel Introduction assumes little or no knowledge of the software. However, it would be beneficial to have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system.
Course Duration
The Microsoft Excel Introduction course is run over one-day but can be customised to suit your needs.
Course Overview
Getting to know Excel
- The Excel Workbook Screen
- Using the Ribbon
- Access Backstage View
- Use Shortcut Menus
- Use the Quick Access Toolbar
Create a new workbook
- Entering Text, Numbers and Dates
- Saving a New Workbook
- Check Spelling
Work with workbooks
- Open an existing workbook
- Navigate a workbook
- Navigate using the keyboard
- Using Go To
- View Recent Files and Folders
Edit a workbook
- Overwrite Cell Contents
- Edit Longer Cells
- Edit Formulas
- Clear cell contents
- Delete Data
- Use Undo and Redo
Select ranges
- Select Adjacent Ranges
- Select Non-Adjacent Ranges
- Select Larger Ranges
- Select Rows
- Select Columns
Copy Data
- Use AutoFill for Quick Copying
- Copy from One Cell to Another
- Copy from One Cell to a Range
- Copy from One Range to Another
Fill Data
- Fill a Data Series
- Filling a Growth Series
- Extract data using Flash Fill
Formula and Functions
- Create Basic Arithmetic Formulas
- Use the SUM Function
- Sum Non-Adjacent Ranges
- Calculate an Average
- Find a Maximum & Minimum Value
- Create More Complex Formulas
Cell Referencing
- Use Relative cell refences in formulas
- Identify issues with Relative formulas
- Create Absolute cell references
Font Formatting
- Apply fonts and font size
- Use various formatting techniques
- Customise colours
- Use Format Painter
Number Formatting
- Apply General Number Formats
- Format Currency and Percentages
- Format Dates
- Increase and decrease decimal places
Sort Data
- Perform alphabetical data sorts
- Perform number based data sorts
- Sort by more than one column
Filter Data
- Apply and use a filter
- Clear a filter
- Apply filters on multiple values
- Filter by colour
- Create custom filters
Printing
- Use Print Preview
- Print a specific range of data
- Print an entire worksheet
- Use Print Options
Create Charts
- Create a new chart
- Edit chart elements
- Customise chart options
Course Inclusions
Skills Analysis
Take advantage of our free online skills analysis prior to your training to ensure you’re enrolled in the right course.
Certificate
After completing the course you’ll receive a certificate to show off your new-found Microsoft Outlook knowledge.
We come to you
To save your business time, money and unnecessary travel, we come to you, delivering our training at your premises.
Hands-on training
We’re big believers in hands-on learning so you’ll be on a computer and building your skills in real-time.
Email Support
Access unlimited support following your training course to build on your learning and ask any burning questions.
Real-world examples
There’s nothing better than working through real-world examples to reinforce learning and increase your confidence.
Course Pricing
Pricing as of 1st July 2019. All prices are exempt of GST. All prices are PER SESSION, not per person.
| Number of participants | Investment (per day) |
|---|---|
| 1-on-1 Training | $500.00 |
| 2-3 participants | $650.00 |
| 4-6 participants | $800.00 |
| 7-8 participants | $950.00 |
| 9-10 participants | $1,200.00 |
Above costs are for training conducted within the Sydney region and is subject to travel fees dependent on location. Pricing provides a guide only and will be confirmed at time of booking enquiry.
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