Course description
Excel – Introduction (Level 1)
The perfect beginners course for those who are self taught or have little to no experience. You want to pick up Excel like a PRO, and you're in the right place! This course is for those who are interested in learning how to create spreadsheets. Whether you prefer Mac or PC is not important because this course will be equally suitable for both.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Participants will need to be familiar with using personal computers and should have experience using a keyboard and mouse. We would expect Participants to know how to: launch and close applications, navigate, save and open files. Participants should have a knowledge about excel.
Who’s it for?
This course is suitable for people who are self taught or have little to no experience of using Microsoft Excel who wish to get more confident within the package.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Informal assessment will take place through group discussion, class room activities, and questions and answers sessions as guided by your tutor.
- Course Completion Certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the course.
Training Course Content
Getting started with Microsoft Excel
- Introduction to Excel
- Navigating the Excel Screen and Ribbon
- Tips and Tricks for Selection and Movement around the screen
File Management
- Creating and Saving Workbooks
- Opening Workbooks
Data Input and Selection
- Typing and Formatting for Text, Dates and Numbers
- Selecting Cells, Rows and Columns using the Mouse and Keyboard shortcuts
Using Functions
- Using the Sum, Average, Min, Max, Count Functions
- Understanding and working with the Function Wizard
Working with Dates
- Date Calculations
- Formatting Dates
Copying and Moving Data/Formulae
- Using Cut, Copy and Paste
- AutoFill
- Drag and Drop
- Copy and Drop
Editing Worksheets
- Adding Rows and Columns
- Sizing Rows and Columns
- Hiding/Unhiding Rows and Columns
Formatting Worksheets
- Working with Fonts, Sizes and Colours
- Adding Borders and Fill Colour to Cells
- Aligning the Content of a Cell
- Applying Number Formatting
- Using the Format Painter
- Merge and Unmerge Cells
Working with Large Worksheets
- Freezing Panes
- Working with Split Pane View
- AutoFilter
Printing
- Using Print Preview
- Setting the Print Range
- Sizing Spreadsheets to Fit
- Working with Margins, Headers and Footers and other useful print settings
Multiple Sheets
- Creating new Sheets
- Colouring Sheet Tabs
- Navigating Sheets
- Deleting Sheets
Charts and Graphs
- Creating Charts and Graphs alongside data
- Creating Charts and Graphs on a new sheet
- Changing the Chart Types
- Basic Formatting of Charts and Graphs
Why choose Acudemy Training
100% certified & specialised trainers delivering face-to-face, webinars and on-site courses
5 locations where courses are being delivered, with a concentration on Central London
More than 90% of satisfied individuals and organisations (2000+ students trained so far)
Expenses
0% Interest Free payments available.
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