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MICROSOFT EXCEL:
INTRODUCTION

Practical learning solutions that deliver real results.

Program Outline

About this Program

This beginner-friendly Excel course provides a practical introduction to Microsoft Excel, helping participants build confidence using the platform for everyday workplace tasks. The program covers essential Excel functions, tools and features to help users get up and running quickly.

Participants will develop a solid foundation in Excel while learning practical tips and time-saving techniques to improve accuracy, efficiency and productivity in their day-to-day work.

Like all People Tank programs, the course is practical, interactive and designed for immediate workplace application, with opportunities for hands-on learning, discussion and real-world practice throughout.

Program Topics

• Excel fundamentals and worksheet navigation
• Managing worksheets, columns and ranges
• Data entry, editing and Auto Fill tools
• Formatting cells and worksheets
• Sorting and filtering data
• Basic formulas and calculations
• Essential Excel functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT etc.)
• Absolute cell referencing
• Conditional formatting basics
• Flash Fill and custom lists
• Introduction to charts and graph creation
• Working across multiple sheets and files
• Page setup and print settings
• Printing worksheets, ranges and charts
• Viewing and managing multiple worksheets concurrently.

Delivery Options

• 1x day
• The program can be condensed and customised as needed for any audience. While designed to be delivered on-site at your premises to individuals or groups, this course is also
available through live facilitator-led virtual learning for small groups.

Audience

• Designed for beginners or anyone wanting to build confidence using Microsoft Excel in the workplace.

Key Outcomes

• Learn the tips and tricks necessary to navigate your spreadsheet with lightning speed, and to perform repetitive formatting tasks instantly
• Understand how to build a range of formulas correctly and learn the concepts that will allow you to move to the next level of Excel quickly
• You’ll build on cutting time spent on basic formulas even more by learning how to link formulas with other spreadsheets and files
• You’ll learn to use Auto Fill tools that will slash the time you’ll need to spend on repetitive data entry, whether it’s text or numeric values
• Learn to reduce the time you’ll need to spend manipulating Excel databases not just through using filtering and sorting tools, but also with the power of wildcard searches.

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