Master Excel fundamentals by learning efficient data entry, formatting, formulae and ways to streamline your spreadsheets. Gain analytical skills under expert guidance.
1 day course 10am - 5pm Live Online or Classroom-based
What you will learn
- Navigating Excel's Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar and keyboard shortcuts confidently, helping you work faster from day one.
- How to enter, edit and manage data efficiently, using AutoFill and shortcuts to save significant time.
- Organising workbooks confidently, mastering worksheet sorting and freezing panes to manage larger, more complex spreadsheets with ease.
- How to build accurate formulas, understanding BODMAS and copying calculations correctly across entire spreadsheets without errors.
- Applying essential functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, MIN and MAX, calculating monthly sales totals in seconds.
- How to format numbers, dates and text professionally, presenting polished, client-ready spreadsheets colleagues and clients trust.
- Creating and editing professional charts, transforming raw figures into clear, persuasive visuals for presentations and reports.
- How to prepare spreadsheets for printing, controlling page layout, margins, headers and footers with precision.
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This Excel Introduction course includes
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Authorised Certificate
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Lifetime support after your course
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Course materials
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Live Instructor-led training
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Refreshments all day
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Latest Mac or PC ready to go
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Authorised Trainers
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Hands-on exercises
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£375
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£395
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Course Outline for Excel Introduction
Getting Started with Excel
- Using Backstage View and the Ribbon
- Using and Customising the Quick Access toolbar
- Screen tour and terminology
- Getting Help in Excel
- Using keyboard shortcuts
Entering and Managing Data
- Adding and editing data
- Using AutoFill to save time
- Data navigation and selection
- Inserting and deleting cells, rows and columns
- Changing row height and column width
- Using Undo and Redo
Organising Workbooks
- Creating, saving, closing and opening workbooks
- Inserting, renaming and deleting worksheets
- Cut, copy, paste and the Clipboard
- Sorting data
- Freezing panes
Creating Formulas
- Performing basic calculations
- Understanding BODMAS
- Copying formulas correctly
Essential Functions
- SUM
- AVERAGE, MIN, MAX and COUNT statistical functions
Formatting Data
- Formatting numbers, dates and text
- Borders and shading
- Clearing formats and content
- Saving time with the Format Painter
Creating Charts
- Creating a chart (three techniques)
- Editing a chart
- Adding, modifying and removing chart elements
- Changing the layout of a chart
- Printing a chart
Printing
- Print preview and printing
- Page orientation and scaling
- Page margins and centring
- Headers and footers
- Page breaks and repeating titles across pages
FAQs about the Excel Introduction course
Is the Excel Introduction course suitable for beginners?
Yes, this Excel Introduction course is ideal for beginners with little or no prior experience in Excel. It covers foundational topics like data entry, formula creation and formatting, ensuring attendees build confidence while learning practical skills applicable to everyday tasks.
How is the content taught throughout the Excel Introduction course?
Our Excel Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using Excel throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the Excel Introduction course?
For private classes in Excel Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.
Should I attend the Excel Introduction course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
What support is available after I attend the Excel Introduction course?
We offer ongoing support to our Excel Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Excel Introduction course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Excel Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
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