Microsoft Excel Introduction

Course Times

• 9am to 4pm

Course Content

Spreadsheet Concepts

• Introduction to the Excel environment & the components available to the user

Working In The Worksheet

• Navigating around the worksheet
• Entering and editing text, numbers and dates
• Selecting cells and ranges
• Cutting, copying and pasting text and numbers
• Inserting and deleting cells, columns and rows
• Adding, deleting and copying sheets

Working With Excel Files

• Saving files
• Opening and closing files

Basic Formulas and Functions

• Creating formulae using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Using Excel functions: SUM, COUNT, COUNTA, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX
• Copying formulae and functions

Data Presentation

• Formatting cells
• Formatting text, numbers and dates
• Using the Format Painter

Working with Lists

• Understanding Lists
• Sorting and filtering list data
• Freezing part of the worksheet

Creating Basic Charts

• Creating simple charts
• Changing the chart type and moving charts

Print Options

• Printing worksheets
• Printing charts

On completion of this course, participants will be able to create and print a spreadsheet using basic editing and formatting.

A familiarity with the computer keyboard, Window and Word Processing is desirable.

“I thoroughly enjoyed this training session today. Trainer explained everything in such a calm, patient and engaging manner that kept the whole class engaged with her throughout the day. I would happily come back after today’s experience.” – Heba from BGC.

“I now feel confident in my ability to use formulas in spreadsheets. This will save me a lot of time.” – Tori from Parliament of WA.

“The trainer delivered subject in a friendly manner with lots of support and practical and user friendly examples” – Pauline from Dept of Communities

“Learning more about Formulas & Functions & how they can help with data compilation at work. Jo was an excellent trainer. She made everything so easy to understand and the way she presented was easy to follow”  – Elizabeth from Dental Health Services

“Fantastic facilities and resources provided training. The instructors are excellent, experienced and helpful” – Chang from Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service

“I found the course well suited to my needs, within the first 40 minutes I felt as though the course was already worth it. I am really happy with what I have learnt today and look forward to putting it in to practice.” – Trevor from Rio Tinto

“I would recommend to my colleagues who lack confidence in excel to do this course. I was very happy with the overall experience and have learnt a great deal.”  – Nikki from WA Police

“The whole course covered most of my expectations. Awesome experience!” – Pinara from Rio Tinto

“Excellent training, great pace and face to face training really helped. Will definitely do the Intermediate course.” – Annette from the Dept of Fire & Emergency Services

“I knew a limited amount about excel and have learnt so much today and really enjoyed the session” – Louise from the City of Stirling

“Developed my basic skills in a number of areas. I got what I wanted out of the course and I’m more confident to work in Excel to build my skills further” – Emily from Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services