Microsoft Excel – Introduction

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Microsoft Excel remains the de facto spreadsheet application for business. This versatile software package can help you manage virtually any type of data. Whether you are tracking orders, working with budgets, or analyzing a database – Excel is the powerful and flexible solution your job requires.

This hands-on course will teach you the basics of this industry-standard software.

Course content delivered using the current Microsoft Excel desktop app, including Microsoft 365 and Excel 2024. Training can also be adapted for organizations using recent supported versions of Excel.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• New Microsoft Excel users
• Anyone with a need for basic Microsoft Excel training

YOU WILL LEARN:

• Create, save, open, close, and move around in an Excel workbook to learn navigation skills necessary for creating and using Excel worksheets
• Organize columns and rows to accommodate information and to edit the contents of cells to organize information in a worksheet
• Calculate values by entering formulas into cells and specifying an exact address of a cell by creating an absolute cell reference
• Create formulas by typing functions or build more complex formulas using the Insert Function dialog box
• Format worksheets and use view features to more effectively review large worksheets
• Use views to determine the layout of a worksheet, change the page setup, and preview/print workbooks

COURSE OUTLINE

Getting Started With Microsoft Excel

• Understanding spreadsheet concepts
• Getting started
• Creating and saving workbooks
• Opening and closing workbooks

Modifying Worksheets

• Working with columns and rows
• Working with cell contents
• Moving and copying data
• Adjusting worksheet layout

Using Formulas and Functions

• Creating and using formulas
• Creating and using functions
• Using absolute cell references
• Inserting functions

Formatting and Viewing Worksheets

• Formatting worksheets
• Viewing worksheets

Printing Workbooks

• Using workbook views
• Changing the page setup
• Previewing and printing workbooks

Summary and Evaluations

METHODS TO BE USED

This is a live, instructor-led workshop with hands-on exercises.

Participants are requested to bring their computers to the session. Laptops are also available to rent for an additional fee.