Course Overview

The Microsoft Excel Essentials Course provides learners with the foundational skills required to work efficiently with spreadsheets and data. Participants will explore key Excel functions, data organisation techniques, basic formulas, and charting methods. The course covers essential skills for managing data, performing calculations, and creating visual reports. By the end of the course, learners will be able to navigate Excel confidently, utilise essential functions, and create well-structured spreadsheets for work or personal use.

 

Prerequisites

No prior experience with Excel is required.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for beginners, office professionals, students, and anyone seeking to improve their foundational Excel skills. It is also suitable for individuals looking to become more efficient in managing data and creating basic reports.

Course Highlights

  • Learn Excel basics, including navigation, formatting, and data entry.
  • Develop skills in using basic formulas and functions for data calculations.
  • Explore data organisation techniques such as sorting and filtering.
  • Gain insights into creating charts and visual reports.
  • Understand best practices for structuring and formatting spreadsheets.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Navigate the Excel interface and utilise essential tools.
  • Format cells and structure spreadsheets for readability.
  • Apply basic formulas and functions for data calculations.
  • Organise and filter data for easy management and analysis.
  • Create simple charts to visually represent data.
  • Implement best practices for spreadsheet management and security.
  • Identify and troubleshoot basic formula errors.
  • Use conditional formatting and tables to enhance data presentation.
  • Choose the right chart types for various data sets.
  • Organise and document workbooks for clarity and ease of collaboration.

Course Outline

Instructional Methods: Hands-on exercises in spreadsheet navigation, group discussions on Excel applications, and practical activities to familiarise learners with the interface.

Topics Covered:

  • Overview of Excel and its applications in personal and professional settings.
  • Navigating the Excel interface (ribbon, toolbar, worksheet navigation).
  • Basic data entry, editing, and formatting cells.
  • Using shortcuts for efficient navigation.
  • Saving, naming, and organising Excel files.

Instructional Methods: Practical exercises in formatting, group discussions on data presentation, and case studies on effective spreadsheet design.

Topics Covered:

  • Applying cell formatting: font, alignment, borders, and colours.
  • Merging cells, adjusting row/column size, and freezing panes.
  • Using conditional formatting to highlight data trends.
  • Structuring spreadsheets for readability and ease of use.
  • Creating and customising tables to organise data.

Instructional Methods: Hands-on exercises in using formulas, group discussions on function applications, and practical examples for real-world calculations.

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to formulas and cell references (relative, absolute).
  • Basic arithmetic functions: SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX.
  • Using COUNT and COUNTA functions for data analysis.
  • Working with simple text functions (e.g., CONCATENATE, UPPER, LOWER).
  • Troubleshooting common errors in formulas.

Instructional Methods: Practical exercises in sorting and filtering data, group discussions on data management, and case studies on data cleaning.

Topics Covered:

  • Sorting data by criteria (e.g., alphabetical, numerical).
  • Applying filters to display specific data subsets.
  • Removing duplicates and cleaning data entries.
  • Using the Find and Replace tool for data consistency.
  • Introduction to basic data validation for accurate entry.

Instructional Methods: Hands-on exercises in chart creation, group discussions on visualisation types, and case studies on chart selection.

Topics Covered:

  • Creating basic charts (bar, line, pie) to visualise data.
  • Customising charts (titles, labels, colours, and legends).
  • Selecting appropriate chart types for different data sets.
  • Using sparklines for quick data visualisation within cells.
  • Formatting charts to improve readability and presentation.

Instructional Methods: Group discussions on spreadsheet efficiency, practical exercises in workbook organisation, and case studies on best practices.

Topics Covered:

  • Naming and organising worksheets within a workbook.
  • Adding comments and notes for documentation.
  • Securing workbooks with passwords and protecting sheets.
  • Backing up and sharing Excel files effectively.
  • Following best practices for error-free and efficient spreadsheets.

Certification

A certificate of completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Course Fees

$788 $488

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