Excel Introduction Level Course Overview

To ensure that you can successfully undertake our Excel Introduction Level course, the following are the minimum required prerequisites:

• Basic computer literacy and proficiency with using a keyboard and mouse.
• Familiarity with the Windows operating system environment and the ability to manage files and folders (open, save, copy, move, etc.).
• An understanding of what spreadsheets are and a general idea of what Microsoft Excel is used for.
• No prior experience with Microsoft Excel is strictly required, but any previous exposure to any spreadsheet program will be beneficial.
• A willingness to learn and engage with the course material.

Please note that this course is designed for beginners and aims to provide a solid foundation in the use of Microsoft Excel. If you meet these prerequisites, you should be well-prepared to take on this course and get the most out of it.

Target Audience for Excel Introduction Level

Excel Introduction Level is designed for beginners seeking to master essential Excel skills for workplace efficiency.

• Administrative Assistants
• Data Entry Clerks
• Office Managers
• Sales Professionals
• Marketing Analysts
• Financial Analysts
• Human Resources Coordinators
• Project Coordinators
• Academic Researchers
• Small Business Owners
• Students learning data organization
• Individuals aiming to improve personal productivity

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Excel Introduction Level?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

Gain foundational Excel proficiency through our Excel Introduction Level course, covering basics, formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation, and essential functions for data analysis.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand and navigate the Excel interface, including how to open, save, and manage Excel workbooks.
• Create basic formulas to perform calculations and analyze data effectively.
• Utilize string functions to manipulate text data, enhancing data readability and usability.
• Develop skills to summarize data using PivotTables, enabling quick analysis and insights.
• Apply filtering and sorting techniques to organize large sets of data, making it easier to find and work with relevant information.
• Implement conditional and logical statements like IF, AND, OR, SUMIF, and COUNTIF to automate decision-making processes within spreadsheets.
• Use the Subtotal feature to calculate grouped data totals, averages, counts, and more for structured reports.
• Master the VLOOKUP function to search for and retrieve data from specific columns in a table.
• Manipulate and calculate date and time data using Excel's date functions for accurate time-based analysis.
• Create basic charts to visually represent data, facilitating better understanding and presentation of data trends.
• Learn advanced techniques like Text to Column and Paste Special to optimize data preparation and formatting tasks.
• Format spreadsheets professionally to enhance readability and presentation, including cell formatting, conditional formatting, and style application.