Course description
Excel: Introduction (Level 1)
SquareOne Training's Excel Introduction course is ideal for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills. On this course, you will learn all the tools needed to use Excel effectively. You will also discover tips and tricks to enhance your efficiency.
While on this course, you will learn key features such as how to create and format worksheets, how to use basic formulas like SUM and AVERAGE for essential calculations, and how to enter and organise data quickly. All of which will significantly improve your workflow.
This Excel Introduction Training course includes hands-on learning, ensuring you can apply your new skills immediately in your workplace through practical exercises and real-world scenarios.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Suitability
Our Excel Introduction course is perfect for both beginners and those who are self-taught in Microsoft Excel and are looking to learn skills that will transform how you work on a day-to-day basis.
This course is designed and delivered by industry leading trainers, giving you the confidence, you are receiving the highest quality of training available.
Learners will need to be familiar with using personal computers and should have experience using a keyboard and mouse. We would expect learners to know how to: launch and close applications, and navigate, save, and open files.
Training Course Content
Getting Started with Microsoft Excel
Screen, Ribbon, Formula Bar, Navigation, Tips for Selection and Movement, Creating, Saving, and Opening Workbooks.
Data Input and Selection
Best Practice for Spreadsheet Design, Adding Data, Text, Dates, Numbers, ALT+Enter, Wrap Text, Selecting and Navigating Cells, Ranges, Rows, Columns with Shortcut Keys.
Basic Calculations
BODMAS (Order of Operations), Simple Calculations (+, -, *, /, %)
Copying and Moving Data/Formulae
Cut, Copy, Paste, AutoFill, Drag and Drop, Copy and Drop, Absolute and Relative Cell References, Flash Fill.
Using Functions
AutoSum, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, COUNT, Function Wizard.
Working with Dates and Time
Quick Data Entry Tips with Dates and Time, CTRL+;, CTRL+:, Date Calculations and Formatting.
Editing Worksheets
Editing via Formula Bar and In Cell, Inserting, Deleting, Resizing, Hiding, Unhiding Rows and Columns.
Formatting Worksheets
Dates, Currency, Number, Text, Cell Formatting, Borders, Fill, Alignment, Merge/Unmerge Cells, Format Painter.
Working with Large Worksheets
Freezing Panes, Split, AutoFilter, Sort.
Printing
Print Preview, Print Range, Margins, Headers/Footers, Gridlines.
Multiple Sheets
Creating, Navigating, Renaming, Colouring, Deleting Sheets.
Charts and Graphs
Creating, Formatting, and Adding Titles and Axis.
Why choose SquareOne Training
25 years' experience of delivering quality IT Training Services
All trainers Certified Microsoft Office Trainer (MOS) or higher
Public and in-house training throughout the UK
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Favourite Topic: The formulae section. Comments: Louise was very knowledgeable and was an excellent teacher.
Favourite Topic: Quick Shortcuts, XLookUp Functions, Pivot Tables. Comments: Very Professional, Patient, and friendly
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